HeroTech

HeroTech

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Become a Hero. HeroTech engineers gadgets that give people abilities and powers from science fiction. We share our process on social media, along with files, links, and tutorials so that others can do the same. We do this because when people see science fiction brought to real life, it’s inspiring. And when people can do it themselves, it’s empowering. We’re on a mission to inspire and empower people: we’re on a mission to prove that anybody, anywhere can become a hero.

HeroTech
  • Spiderman PS4 Web Shooter

    Episode 11

    Working web shooter inspired by the Spider-Man PS4 and PS5 games by Sony - super hyped for Miles Morales and the next-gen console.

  • Building a Retractable STAR WARS Lightsaber

    Episode 1

    We built a real extending and retracting lightsaber from Star Wars!

  • Percy Jackson Riptide Pen Sword

    Episode 2

    Introducing Riptide from Percy Jackson, this 3D-printed version actually writes, actually extends, and can fit into your pocket in our best approximation of a pen-like form factor. I've been reading Percy Jackson since I was a kid, so I've always wanted to make Riptide :)

  • Iron Man Arc Reactor Pendants

    Episode 3

    We made tiny glowing Iron Man arc reactor pendants, inspired by Tony Stark in Iron Man 2!

  • Hyper-Realistic Lightsaber UPGRADE

    Episode 4

    I made an ultra-bright, realistic lightsaber blade. This is the new blade for the retractable lightsaber project, going to keep making improvements and sharing them!

  • I Spent A Year Making This Thread Shooter Watch!

    Episode 5

    The MAGNUS MKII took way longer to develop than I thought it would! (I was a fool) Turns out making an original thread shooter watch product takes a bit of time.

  • Swinging With Web Shooters - THE PLAN

    Episode 6

    Explanation of how we're going to swing with real-life web shooters, just like Spider-Man!

  • BUILD Video: Web Shooter

    Episode 7

    DIY tutorial for the original functional web shooter inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man 1.

  • Spiderman Homecoming Web Shooter

    Episode 8

    I've got a thing against music stands...Spider-Man Homecoming functional web shooter! After months of designing and tinkering, I've finally completed the Homecoming style web shooter.

  • BUILD Video: Homecoming Web Shooter

    Episode 9

    DIY Tutorial on how to make the Spider-Man Homecoming functional web shooter!

  • BUILD: MAGNUS MKII Thread Shooter Watch

    Episode 10

    After a year of design optimization, we're finally ready to offer another run of the MAGNUS functional thread shooter watch! Thank you everyone for being so patient with us.