My parents would solve the problem with a very low tech device that is normally used to keep someone's pants up, but they hacked the design to create a child disciplining system. Worked wonders to keep us up on our chores and homework - and since it used no electricity, it was very environmentally friendly.
I think smaller amounts (that are not too small) are a good idea because then you can adjust the time in a more precise manor. Just because a token is 15 minutes doesn't mean they get a small amount of game time. Who knows maybe they earn enough for 6 a shot or maybe even 10 or whatever..........
I'm sorry but it seems like it would just be a great way to Brick your console during an update how about something internet-related like a switch for an Internet modem or something
And this is how mass shooters are made. My abusive mother used a thing similar to this, it was a coin operated machine that limited my game time. Playing games was my only outlet and escape from her and I wanted to throw her off a cliff. Yes, she was in fact abusive, I am not saying this machine is what made her abusive. She would mentally torture me and hit me outside of the virtual world. The virtual world was my only escape and what I did in games was the only thing she couldn’t control so she controlled how long I played for and she did it with the use of coins.
+Malenki888 That is a very valid objection. They should have really disabled the controls, not the power. Perhaps by unpowering the USB ports and disconnecting the wireless controller receiver - it should have an antenna somewhere that you can just shunt and then it won't do shit.
+Malenki888 well then console would probably brick and parents would learn that you cant just turn off power to a console, atleast not a modern console, there where already consoles 3 years ago that got updates so this project was stupid at that time already.
Fantastic channel, btw. And I have nothing but respect for the young father who requested this coin-op system for his children's WII. So many young parents today do little to teach their children responsibility. These children grow up feeling entitled to everything because their parents never taught them that 'no, means no' and that 'working hard has its rewards.' That's why we have so many young thieves in jail today; they felt 'entitled' to what they stole. It's sad really.
The easy solution to kids using another powerchord would be to make the box out of steel, use a tumbler lock [really hard to pick compared to the one Ben used], and put the Xbox inside the actual steel casing. It would be an even more extensive mod ofc, but you could bolt the thing to a tv table or floor and you would be guaranteed they wont be able to access it wo getting the tokens. Now ofc you need to make sure that the tokens are stored in a safe somewhere:P
Mr Ben your technological knowledge is very rich !!! what is the university where you learned your studies ??? tell us more about your biography please
Ryption might be because of some audio in the video. or some other copyright related thing. often it's not the uploader's choice to restrict the video's
you know, there are lots of mean comments here. yeah the idea is rusty but im a kid too. i understand how you can get really addicted to video games. its a challenge! maby the dad wants it because hes worries that his kids will become stupid gamers like some people here. Ben did a great job and thats what matters.
imo it actually just teaches them that they need to do house chores to get to play games which is actually a good idea but doesnt teach them any life lessons really, however they may be smart enough to break into this box because from a young age I understood that a screw driver on the mounting screws is easier than picking a lock
The Ben Heck Show so I have a similar request, but instead of the power, how would you do it with say the pause button on the controller? Less for a home, more for an arcade? I'm sure TNT Amusements Inc could help a lot. Todd is a wizard on your status.
I bet you would say nobody plays Atari anymore too but there is a striving community(me included) who still plays the Atari and other classic consoles.
Would this work for something like a raspberry pi arcade? I want to have the pi on all the time and just have the controller shut off. Would I just be able to split the power wire on the the controller panel and run it through a mechanism like this?
It also causes unexpected voltagedrops in other components which may cause problems in longer run. also the bad quality capacitors used nowdays will create problems easier, but these are really long run problems. Oh and automatic active cooling doesn't work.
On most computer rentals, they have software that logs you out, and then you have to put in more money to log on again. It usually also clears the history and passwords on logout, to keep the person after you from getting them.
I wondering in the case the device you're trying to limit his use has a removable and standard power cord how much time will pass until the kids realize it and then just hook up a new power cord directly to a wall socket :D The next step will be to lock the console inside a container that prevents that (and not overheat it).
Then if they are playing Mario and start running out of time in game on world 8-4 they would probably be distracted by that and get hit by an enemy.....I like it. XD
This would be fun setting up a house full of game systems in each room and installing the system behind protective glass, allow people to bring there own games or rent one and then get paid as they play
like some have said the random shutoffs to the system can be damageing in the long run. i think a better method would to put the system in a box and hard wire the controller to the game console. the signal lines from the controller could be hooked up to a solid state switch run by a PIC (or arduino) this eliminates the need for the relay wich after hours and hours saves power. as long as you put a filter cap (of like 10 - 100uf) across the chip you can eliminate the noise. safer for the game.
Not all arcades are dead. :P Ground Kontrol Arcade in downtown China town in Portland, OR is doing well actually. And I've played all 30 pins they got too. ;)
This was kinda already built by Nintendo for hotels in Japan. Or the arcade systems of the nes (the play-choice 10) or the snes one they made that I forget the name to.
good idea but to be perfect it needs no screws on the outside and the xbox inside, if even the powersupply is outside then you could get a pc power cable and plug it into the xbox powersupply
I would love to see what he would do with a gamecube portable, I have made a gamecube laptop, and it works, but I would love to see how ben would set it up.
well it depends on the age of the child, based on the dad wanting to do this i'm thinking the kids are possibly quite young and so wouldn't have the options you describe, but i guess if they're a little older they might think as you described
I've been doing some research and looking around the web and what I've found is the image that is posted with this disscusion. The question is, can you build it? I'd really appreciate a response or anything for that matter. Thank you so much for your time.
also if the kids are into the game, i'm sure they won't appreciate having to keep checking a timer, i'm sure if you play video games it's easy to imagine how they could get engrossed in a game and not realise the time passing
This could work in a workplace as well. Like, you get a few tokens every week/month as a game break. I guess and actual arcade would work better with this, but it's cool
I've decided to build this... or at least a version of it. I would like for the hours to display as well as a series of buzzers when time is getting close to ending..
My parents would solve the problem with a very low tech device that is normally used to keep someone's pants up, but they hacked the design to create a child disciplining system. Worked wonders to keep us up on our chores and homework - and since it used no electricity, it was very environmentally friendly.
lol
My dad even put it in water before using it to improve the rate of success
hahahahahahahah
15 minutes per token? that's just evil
It was a dark time when gamers had to pay coins for games
I think smaller amounts (that are not too small) are a good idea because then you can adjust the time in a more precise manor. Just because a token is 15 minutes doesn't mean they get a small amount of game time. Who knows maybe they earn enough for 6 a shot or maybe even 10 or whatever..........
Maybe its 15 min PER token and they get lets say about 4 of them (thats 1h)
How about the next 10000000000000 yrs per token lol
Alright, I'll go for the next 10 trillion years!
Good god... I need this. Not for my children, but for myself! LOL
***** Why do you subscribe to people that you know will never upload a video?
Also, he cheats his subscribers in, I wouldn't trust him.
I'm sorry but it seems like it would just be a great way to Brick your console during an update how about something internet-related like a switch for an Internet modem or something
"Thank you, kind sir!" Elder Scrolls beggars are the best!
Isnt it dangerous if your power was cut off because you ran out of time in the middle of saving your game? Couldnt it corrupt the hard drive?
Nope, it just wouldn't save.
Not the hard drive, just maybe, make the Xbox never work again? That's why I don't like (plural Xbox here) at all
Noorquacker Ind.
It would be fine, you just would lose any recent saves.
I thought the ring of light thing turns red and will never work unless you add 1 Ben Heck to it.
Noorquacker Ind. Nope it won't do that, also the red ring of death can go off for some stupid easy to fix reasons like if your Xbox is dusty.
And this is how mass shooters are made.
My abusive mother used a thing similar to this, it was a coin operated machine that limited my game time. Playing games was my only outlet and escape from her and I wanted to throw her off a cliff.
Yes, she was in fact abusive, I am not saying this machine is what made her abusive. She would mentally torture me and hit me outside of the virtual world.
The virtual world was my only escape and what I did in games was the only thing she couldn’t control so she controlled how long I played for and she did it with the use of coins.
This dude should be on Discovery already.
Did you put in something to catch the coins? Seems dangerous to have loose change bouncing around in there with all that exposed line voltage stuff.
Pray to god the heads of Microsoft and Sony never see this.
The Xbox 360 actually had this built in.
Yes I know I'm 5 years late
What if the console decides to update its os and the time runs out before it gets completed?
Malenki888 then u have a corrupted xbox
+Malenki888 That is a very valid objection. They should have really disabled the controls, not the power. Perhaps by unpowering the USB ports and disconnecting the wireless controller receiver - it should have an antenna somewhere that you can just shunt and then it won't do shit.
+Malenki888 well then console would probably brick and parents would learn that you cant just turn off power to a console, atleast not a modern console, there where already consoles 3 years ago that got updates so this project was stupid at that time already.
Malenki888 they should have done it with the HDMI
this is evil ! I love it!
A tear shed for every childhood lost
We never used it 🤣
Fantastic channel, btw. And I have nothing but respect for the young father who requested this coin-op system for his children's WII. So many young parents today do little to teach their children responsibility. These children grow up feeling entitled to everything because their parents never taught them that 'no, means no' and that 'working hard has its rewards.' That's why we have so many young thieves in jail today; they felt 'entitled' to what they stole. It's sad really.
The easy solution to kids using another powerchord would be to make the box out of steel, use a tumbler lock [really hard to pick compared to the one Ben used], and put the Xbox inside the actual steel casing. It would be an even more extensive mod ofc, but you could bolt the thing to a tv table or floor and you would be guaranteed they wont be able to access it wo getting the tokens. Now ofc you need to make sure that the tokens are stored in a safe somewhere:P
Mr Ben your technological knowledge is very rich !!! what is the university where you learned your studies ??? tell us more about your biography please
I didn't study electronics in school - I've taught myself.
The Ben Heck Show awesome!
THAT'S AN AWESOME IDEA!
We already have these in the UK, they're fitted on TV's which are being rented
I just love the Dad's sadistic smile.
Do the projects get given to the people that suggested them when they're finished?
Yes, or they are won by viewers who register for the project giveaways at element14.com/tbhs.
The Ben Heck Show that's neat.. (really nice build..) Really nice show/channel... Keep it up.
The Ben Heck Show
Why are these videos restricted?
Ryption might be because of some audio in the video. or some other copyright related thing. often it's not the uploader's choice to restrict the video's
ok
Glad to know you're alive.
This is something I need. I could use it like a swear jar for video game playing.
Love the show from UK
How about you make it so that it just disconnects the controller when time runs out?
An EXELENT build
I wonder how long it took the kids to go buy another AC adapter for the Xbox LOL
+DvdXploitr 3 weeks
+DvdXploitr are you playing ur xbox yet
it used normal nickels and quaters so... kids arnt retards (sorry for spelling)
Wouldn't want to get one of those as a birthday gift :D
this should be a tv show
you know, there are lots of mean comments here. yeah the idea is rusty but im a kid too. i understand how you can get really addicted to video games. its a challenge! maby the dad wants it because hes worries that his kids will become stupid gamers like some people here. Ben did a great job and thats what matters.
imo it actually just teaches them that they need to do house chores to get to play games which is actually a good idea but doesnt teach them any life lessons really, however they may be smart enough to break into this box because from a young age I understood that a screw driver on the mounting screws is easier than picking a lock
The Ben Heck Show so I have a similar request, but instead of the power, how would you do it with say the pause button on the controller? Less for a home, more for an arcade? I'm sure TNT Amusements Inc could help a lot. Todd is a wizard on your status.
I bet you would say nobody plays Atari anymore too but there is a striving community(me included) who still plays the Atari and other classic consoles.
Loooove this show. Made us start TechMeShow.
I will be making this for my kids!! This is a really good idea :)
looking forward to the next ep
What material was the exterior enclosure made out of? Some sort of thick plastic sheeting?
This is genius, Amazing job!
this is what "IN TIME" should be like
2:41 the guy is just sitting there thinking *"uhhm... I don't get what you're talking about maaan....."*
I just realized you have the exact same solder station that I have. I got it on ebay for like 60 bucks a few years ago.
Would this work for something like a raspberry pi arcade? I want to have the pi on all the time and just have the controller shut off. Would I just be able to split the power wire on the the controller panel and run it through a mechanism like this?
12:33 Best Ben Moment ever
Sorry for the complaint, and one question. I need a portable GameCube for the "on the go". Can you build it
This would be useful for kids. Give them a certain amount of tokens a day for them to play. Kind of like a time limiter.
You could also use this mod to make a coin-op charging station for cell phones and tablets.
Even though I'm a hardcore gamer, I happen to agree with what the father is doing. Kids today need to learn responsibility. No work means no play.
15 minutes is no fucking time at all.
Bas van de Kleut ikr console startup with game startup is like 5-10 mins
il trade in my internet connection to have a father as cool as this guy
You know, arcades aren't dead. Try going to Astoria, Oregon's Arc Arcade. It's got tons of nostalgia.
It also causes unexpected voltagedrops in other components which may cause problems in longer run. also the bad quality capacitors used nowdays will create problems easier, but these are really long run problems. Oh and automatic active cooling doesn't work.
If you can build it, they will come!
On most computer rentals, they have software that logs you out, and then you have to put in more money to log on again. It usually also clears the history and passwords on logout, to keep the person after you from getting them.
Ben Heck is a lost Mythbuster. I swear him and Adam Savage are related in some way.
One big flaw I see is the outward facing screws I hope they are some non standard security screw or the kids will get the idea to just take it apart.
"...since arcades are dead..."
somewhere in the world Chucky Cheese cries
You inspire me to do mods, keep up the great work man.
I wondering in the case the device you're trying to limit his use has a removable and standard power cord how much time will pass until the kids realize it and then just hook up a new power cord directly to a wall socket :D
The next step will be to lock the console inside a container that prevents that (and not overheat it).
they sell something like that on amazon already but can't blame for doing diy and saving money
you should have a "suitcase" with a surround sound system in it so you can go anywhere with surround sound
thats what makes it fun...
Tony will have fun with it. On the other hand, I'm not sure his sons will so much.
I'd love to see it play the Mario time running out theme once it hits one minute :D
Then if they are playing Mario and start running out of time in game on world 8-4 they would probably be distracted by that and get hit by an enemy.....I like it. XD
This would be fun setting up a house full of game systems in each room and installing the system behind protective glass, allow people to bring there own games or rent one and then get paid as they play
I think you can change the mechanism to use quarter
I am so happy i found you, i subscribed ;)
I need one of these take my money!
Hell you might just have a marketable product right there!
Which means the kids can still play whenever they want.
a nice way to save up for something :D
5,4,2,1?
Yes people still do game on the psp which is actually way preferred over the vita.
you can buy it at most game stores
like some have said the random shutoffs to the system can be damageing in the long run. i think a better method would to put the system in a box and hard wire the controller to the game console. the signal lines from the controller could be hooked up to a solid state switch run by a PIC (or arduino) this eliminates the need for the relay wich after hours and hours saves power. as long as you put a filter cap (of like 10 - 100uf) across the chip you can eliminate the noise. safer for the game.
Is that a projector tv?
Not all arcades are dead. :P
Ground Kontrol Arcade in downtown China town in Portland, OR is doing well actually.
And I've played all 30 pins they got too. ;)
This was kinda already built by Nintendo for hotels in Japan. Or the arcade systems of the nes (the play-choice 10) or the snes one they made that I forget the name to.
good idea but to be perfect it needs no screws on the outside and the xbox inside, if even the powersupply is outside then you could get a pc power cable and plug it into the xbox powersupply
I would love to see what he would do with a gamecube portable, I have made a gamecube laptop, and it works, but I would love to see how ben would set it up.
if you thought of he said you will get it. he ment was that get a differnt power cord and that is not lock in the box and use it
well it depends on the age of the child, based on the dad wanting to do this i'm thinking the kids are possibly quite young and so wouldn't have the options you describe, but i guess if they're a little older they might think as you described
No they cant. Where are they going to get one from if they are all (Except DC) proprietary?
I've been doing some research and looking around the web and what I've found is the image that is posted with this disscusion. The question is, can you build it? I'd really appreciate a response or anything for that matter. Thank you so much for your time.
LOL! I actually forgot about our argument!
the water will get really really hot , fish will die ! the best opinion is a hotdog steaming machine !
You could set a buzzer to go off two mins before time ran out
THis would be a good idea to allow them to know when to save there game.
ha use that for the kids. complete each chores and you will earn a coin to play your favorite games. perfect
Slick Snakes and the they get angry and attach a string to the coin
+Red Plays Roblox or get another AC adapter
The Ben Heck Show can you build a robot that will do what ever you want it to do?
Pardon me for asking a silly question but may I ask where are the circuit schematics and Arduino code? I couldn't find a link to them any where?
i like when u make more mechanical things rather than circuits and stuff
Your so smart Ben, you could sell these - people would pay big money. Although if I was the kid I would just buy another power supply off eBay.
you're assuming the dad would believe them that there was an update, and that the dad would be around for them to get more tokens from.
great episode! such a great idea for a marketable product.
super glad my parents never dreamed this up when I was a young buck...
also if the kids are into the game, i'm sure they won't appreciate having to keep checking a timer, i'm sure if you play video games it's easy to imagine how they could get engrossed in a game and not realise the time passing
You can order one on his website
They have those at Mexico
with what money and were are they gonna buy it
This could work in a workplace as well. Like, you get a few tokens every week/month as a game break. I guess and actual arcade would work better with this, but it's cool
I want to see a full done homebrew arcade game like you make a coin op game from scratch with a dedicated arcade machine
Is this or something like this sold anywhere?
I really really need to buy 5 of them
If we give u our ideas do we get the thing when it is built
I've decided to build this... or at least a version of it. I would like for the hours to display as well as a series of buzzers when time is getting close to ending..