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Ben Heck's Virtual Boy Part 2: Rebuild


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Like the Six Million Dollar Man, Ben can rebuild it, the team have the technology! Now that the Nintendo Virtual Boy has been tore down and we know how it operates, Ben and Karen set to work on redesigning the console as a wearable virtual reality gaming headset. To do so, Ben has to redesign the enclosure, so it is time to bust out the vector graphics software and show us the tips and tricks necessary to get accurate measurements to laser cut a new design. It's not all about 3D printing mounts and laser cutting though, Karen steps in with her wearable know-how to help attach the Virtual Boy to the frame to be able to mount it on your face! All designs encounter some flaws and problems though, and this is no different, find out how Karen and Ben overcome them in today's episode and help the Virtual Boy, become a Virtual Man! What did you think of the build? Or what should the team make wearable? Let us know on the element14 Community!
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