Chainsawing a Car (Season 2)

[@judahboyd2107]

Megabots isn't dying yet, push on guys.

[@stewsview5164]

Next time choreograph how you are going to attack the car. If this was a show piece to be viewed and a spectator piece then you need to plan better. Monster trucks have a bit of a formula when they crush a car. Hell you could have even "planted" a steel ramp next to a trash bin and used that to run over the car at the end. But only after you practice it in real life and make sure the Battle Bot does not fall over. Just my 2 cents. Spend it how you want.

[@KiloGramNo1]

Wow!!!!😮 A huge change in the quality and publicity of this blog. I wish you all the best

[@KevinDSaputra]

This is what we want, to be honest. More publicity and honesty P.S., you should try pump the duration of the video to 10+ minutes for extra ads :)

[@theutheone]

Kevin Saputra Irony.

[@ressyres35]

This

[@Scudzzorz15]

I, and many other people, immediately downvote videos that are barely ten minutes long with BS content to extend them to get there. It is terrible advice to blatantly waste everybody's time like that. Your videos will get ignored.

[@adolw3266]

I actually prefer these videos to your older ones, a lot more personal...really lets you in on the ргосеss

[@TheWorldBelowDnD]

Not gonna lie- this is an awesome way to go forward, both with the brand, and with your video content. It feels like a cool narrative, and the honesty of the whole thing is great!

[@dastowell1975]

I actually appreciate this type of MegaBots Inc video. The behind the steel look at what you are doing is refreshing! Persevere guys!!

[@8o8inSquares]

Good luck guys!!

[@cyanic3148]

Honestly, if you guys pull this off, it would be a great underdog story the likes of which we've mostly only seen in sports movies

[@KoalaTContent]

This story would make a great movie if it survives

[@Fmily]

You gotta make this 10 minutes 1 second so you get those midrole ads.

[@MirorR3fl3ction]

A+ for vlog style transparency. Rooting for you guys

[@Tur713]

I think for competition, you should not only have the bots battle, but also come up with events they can compete against each other in like throwing cars caber toss style or crushing metal drums. You knpw, some things that build up to the main event without trashing your machine first. Watching a monster truck rally or an exposition of Robosaurus, might prove to be good sources of inspiration.

[@jepaul59]

Don’t give up guys you worked for it now you need to keep it.

[@jjsanimations]

Is it just me or does the main dude look EPIC with dark glasses and headset on?

[@phlips8254]

I hope Megabots stays

[@SoggyCoffeeAddict]

WizzyWakkie in all honesty, I think this big of a robot fighter scale is too early, we don’t have the power to make them move all that fast, and they don’t really destroy a whole lot of the other robot you know?

[@myman8336]

WizzyWakkie It will, it must, or else

[@nerdoftomorrow]

yea well everything has a beginning i mean look at the first car ever made. it sucked.

[@SoggyCoffeeAddict]

glitterman812 at least it looked good, unlike eagle prime ‘-‘

[@ReinTenebres]

A massive different between Battlebots and Megabots is the Entry Level. Pretty much every family not under the poverty line of income is able to support building and competing in their tournaments. For MegaBots... you're looking a far more massive undertaking where the entry level is at least in the $500k range. Basically, only people that can buy a super car.

[@Clit_Yeastwood]

The arm movements are looking really good, fast and powerful, Eagle Prime has come a long way, absolutely minced that Civic. :)

[@diegocusido2432]

Megabots just turns into a vlog channel 😂 I love it 👌

[@numgun]

Honesty and no nonsense/bs is very much appreciated. This is what keeps me subbed to this channel.

[@blackrabbit6712]

I actually like this vlogging style better than your professional style videos from before. It just seems so much more real and intimate, rather than just trying too hard to show off how bad ass the robot is. Anyway, I'm cheering you guys on! Good luck on saving the company! And I hope you can still keep this sort of style even when the money comes flowing back in.

[@krager5566]

You guys should film this way more, it's great!

[@powermutt4209]

To be honest battling them would be something but people just want to see destruction like monster trucks and the robot car crusher.

[@joeyhunter5498]

so sick ! i like the vlogs helps see what goes on behind the screen and helps us look in and see the day and the live of the day to day keep it up guys !

[@randomspectator39]

Great job! Keep up with the awesome content!

[@iN00bT00ber]

I like the vloggy-type of content. It's more authentic feeling seeing the daily occurrences of what you guys do when not working on robots.

[@Tr3s1no]

This was so much better than anything in season one. It felt like a chore to watch season one, this I watched all of this and enjoyed it.

[@AndrewBrownK]

Excellent scoping!!! I’m super proud of you guys! Not even kidding, getting a little teary eyed. Even if Megabots doesn’t make it in the end, I’m just thankful to see you giving it the best shot it has. Best wishes.

[@tannerwallace9258]

I've loved everything you guys have pushed out so far, and now that things are the way they are, I kinda wish they'd been this way from the start, especially with the filming. Big film crews are great and all, but this feels more real and heartfelt. Thanks guys. Carry on :)

[@0meat]

Can I hire you to chainsaw my neighbor's car when they park in front of my place? Best/worst towing company ever. Best case, they show up and drag off your car with a claw. Worst case, they show up and drag off half your car with a claw.

[@bullreeves1109]

Best of luck to you guys

[@matthewtremain683]

It's good that you still have eagle prime. I do agree that those controls are clumsy.

[@clinthavoc4331]

Loved the new episode, candid vlogs are what's up, great work Matt!

[@bloodmoonentertainment5362]

I’d love to support Megabots in any way I can

[@harris9344]

Hopefully you will get back on its feet

[@CariHere]

When mech fighting becomes popular, we need to make a movie about it's humble origins.

[@sunderbans]

Great to see you making more vids! ive seen people saying you should make them 10+ minuets, so you can get more add revenue. good luck, and God bless!

[@cadeon924]

“MegaBot” should be the BattleBots Mega-heavyweight class. Really. You folks should partner up.

[@mokutomedia1253]

Your friends got the memes XD

[@Theqogscast]

Keep up the great work everyone should share the video to help it spread!

[@arkadiusz_kwasny]

Could we get an info about next events for someone in LA it's a great opportunity so see it live!

[@sigy4ever]

wish you best of luck rebooting/building megabots, hope it kicks off!

[@dvrrollers4436]

I'm a fan of megabots. I like to see it become big. Push it on and make it entertaining.

[@Randicore]

Have you thought of seeing if you can get mining companies interested in buying a manufactured version of these? It would certainly be a useful tool for them.

[@01Rowsell]

I like these types of video way more than the first season vids. Keep up the great work guys!

[@AbsurdAsparagus]

rule of cool. refine every movement. every thing needs to be cool. robot fights are pure flash held back by physics. you have the robot. figure out the coolest way to move it around.

[@CreateYourFateBrazil]

Good luck brother. The world needs giant fighting robots

[@rorymead4579]

Man i really really want this company to survive so that not only your childhood dream can be realised but also in the hope that there may be a sport as awesome as giant fighting robots one day. Given more time and funding it could become something extraordinary....

[@omgidkwhatimdoing9626]

I mean even if it shuts down it could be a cool backstory. you try your best but imagine a world where it flops right now but in a decade giant robot fights are happening and then somebody pulls a tarp off of eagle prime and then uses it to win against the new robots.

[@bellyboydiao2460]

In the future its either pacific rim or real steel

[@itzendy2755]

or Titanfall! :)

[@ScarriorIII]

Battletech

[@Damn470]

Why not all

[@transformetal]

I want to be a part of this crew... I am a huge fan and watched every single thing released till this date.

[@HypeMaster1473]

MegaBots might be down but they're definitely not out, not by a long shot! Eagle Prime is collecting dust at the moment but (even though I can't see into the future) I'm sure it will come back soon, ready to kick some ass!

[@zebuildstuff]

You definitely need to work on your showmanship. The tech you guys come up with is absolutely amazing, but it still needs to be "sold".

[@AndrewBrownK]

Zebulon Astle i can agree with this. I know it is a hammer seeing everything as a nail, but as an engineer i think improving the control interfaces/algorithms is a big factor in the pulling that off. The motion isn’t... how to put it... compelling? Like, on the uncanny valley curve, just so unrealistic that it isnt even uncanny, just rigid and robot like.

[@RiderLeangle2]

The Mech you're thinking of is the Method ones, Method 2 is the current one.

[@Earthenfist]

I'm thinking with the advances in VR and haptic feedback tech, a switch from traditional joysticks to full-motion IK trackers could work. Especially if coupled with an AR HUD to allow for more 'direct' awareness of the limbs locations and directions.

[@lukephillips9703]

I'VE BEEN WATCHING FOR AGES I love the idea of megabots and glad your still trying your best to make it a thing best of luck!😆

[@RiderLeangle2]

This is the kind of content Megabots needs, focusing on the building of the company and a down to earth style of doing it. You know in the other video I did half suggest reaching out to Battlebots to see if you guys could do promotional work with them like FMB has Yamantaka but going to them for tips on building the league is a good idea, whether or not it will work out because the entry level for mechs is much higher than for a Battlebot (both in cost and the engineering experience) it's definitely a good idea to reach out to people who have done something very similar to what you guys are trying to do. As for the booking you guys took it's a shame to see Eagle Prime looking like this, and by no means am I saying the performance was bad (even if it was a bit clunky) but more the missing armor, at the same time I guess the kneecap and shoulder shields aren't as important without an opponent targeting the hydraulics. In the future for this kind of thing it might be a good idea to write a routine to try to do, awkwardly shaking the car around might not be the kind of thing to help appearances but I realize the situation does make this kind of thing harder to pull off. At the very least I was hoping to see Eagle Prime fully stand up and raise its arms in the air to show dominance over the shreds of the car. Although my other takeaway from the exhibition isn't a tip at all, people always hated the chainsword, I had suspected you guys were playing it safe with Kuratas considering it was a manned mech, glad to see it really showing off what it can do.

[@alexanerose4820]

Step one for the most awesome comeback story EVAH!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@tommyparnelle6804]

I actually like these updates a lot! Would love to see a public performance of any of your robots in person one day!

[@DarkArtGuitars]

Yes, this is the kind of content we want!

[@krnt13]

OMG that is Battlebots! I thought that was dead, I'm ready for Robot Fighting Time!

[@GloveSlapnz]

First video that didn't feel like it was over produced, if this is the direction you're going in, I'm excited.

[@Windows035]

awesome. this is magnitudes better than the robot's weak punches.

[@fl00fydragon]

Suggestion : a pov camera on the arms could help

[@oticon211420]

You should hit up Elon Musk he's into this world-changing stuff.

[@orzecho1994]

Totally!

[@leuchtekulli251]

BobTheGob i dont think he ist going to Invest His time in this

[@oticon211420]

And why not Elon Musk invest in all kinds of small companies and if he says no no big deal at least they're trying

[@leuchtekulli251]

BobTheGob but not in companys that are practically bankrupt and have just one Robot as a source of income. And what happens If There is an accident during transport, sure they have insurance but no time to build another Robot.

[@oticon211420]

But what's the worst that can happen he says no oh my God they're still where they're at it's at least worth a try and yes he has actually bailed out small companies that were in bankruptcy don't you watch muskwatch

[@MoralRichMedia]

Keep on trucking... wishing you guys the best...

[@2xghostx2]

Good luck! i really do hope you manage to get mega-bots back up and running!

[@arnousteele4845]

I've never seen so many comments saying to make vids 10 minutes to get ads 😂 but hell keep going you guys! WE want to see you make it

[@loxachi1291]

Y'all should market the bot for entertainment events! Events like monster jam would more than likely love to have Eagle Prime in their show.

[@JoshuaPritt]

Buy him an ice cream! If I buy a t shirt will you buy him an ice cream?

[@Drakefance5]

Did Gui leave along side the rest of the staff? I would of hoped he would see it through with you matt, Best of luck regardless.

[@Refaldooloo]

Gui left and is now working on fabric robotics. Yes, I said fabric.

[@GoGunCo]

Yep. He might come back and make an appearance here or there. But, day-to-day he isn’t around anymore.

[@aidanboyle7374]

This is what you guys gotta do. Book some small scale, low-cost events that can drum up publicity and maybe get you some money

[@Sillyzombie666]

YES, THIS IS WHAT I WANT... more like this, but better camera angels

[@tr165eaglebsa4]

now this is something that people want to see

[@SpartaCraft22965]

More entertaining than the episodes with a higher production value.

[@DrDodgson]

The owner will be pissed when he finds his car.

[@groovie444]

Heroes never quit!

[@glint3924]

Megabot design can easily be helped up with a look at the giant construction machines with fast arms all you have to do is modifiy that with ingenuity, something better fitted for a machine with a torso and two arms.

[@AndrewBrownK]

Watching a second time, here is a small contribution of an idea to improve the showmanship: It looked like it was barely too heavy to lift entirely off the ground, but if you get the right leverage on the car (maybe grab inside the wheel well) and torque (turn the claw) you might be able to stand up the car on it's end, and that would be a lot more showy for the chainsaw

[@ziggyboogydude1]

god i really hope you guys pull through. best of luck, guys

[@whollymindless]

I can say that it looked way better from the outside of the cockpit. That would have been very tough trying to be a "show" while balancing the possibility of damage to Eagle Prime.

[@K8Samango]

I'm so sad that I live in LA and didn't get to see this in person.

[@Takoji]

A thing of beauty!

[@toast9758]

If I dare say, I kinda like the non-official kind of style. keep up the hard push!!

[@wrlrdqueek]

Cool show, I'm rooting for you guys!

[@toysoldiernerio7172]

now what i need to do is get some old Abrams pieces and try to hack together my own battlemech lol

[@tmojizhou3179]

Hope you guys make it

[@liamspence9763]

Love the vids, keep it up! You’ve got it guys!

[@kobeclips]

I love this new video style!

[@MrBlackdragon1230]

Have you guys(Megabots) ever thought of trying to get on a monster truck show? You would be doing car demolition and hopefully making some good pay too. Also it would give you more public attention and press..... and maybe more funding opportunities. Just a thought, hope it might help. I really hope Megabots pulls through this hard time.

[@MyNameIsAustinDood]

You guys should consider the implications of construction work with Eagle Prime, he seems perfect for felling trees and clearing land as well.

[@omegamkx588]

Looks like a step forward, good luck!

[@onimenno]

You should rent your bot to the forestry service. It'd help a lot during fire season.

[@travis4798]

If you swap the v8 gas engine out for say a 4 cylinder turbo diesel engine (caterpillar, Cummins bt4, etc.) you'll be able to make the machine more compact and have better torque to drive the hydraulics. Cummins are popular compact engines because they run everything from semi refrigerators to dump trucks.

[@bobstacy4]

Yes I am a fan and I am still here with you

[@phantomrose1999]

Should have got the local building site excavator, it would have flattened that car and tore it apart with ease !

[@Earthenfist]

You need a practice range. Some field or empty lot you can rent out, without anyone around, that you can just run crazy in, without having to worry about hurting anyone.

[@evanfanara8420]

You need to destroy more things with eagle prime, people like destruction

[@rabidrobot3246]

For some engineers you do a decent job at vloging, keep it up and save money this time please. If this doesnt turn big in my lifetime then i will cry

[@twstf8905]

You need to show up in the convention circuit. Like, San Diego ComicCon, Dragon Con, NYCC, and Star Wars Celebration, (which is in Chicago in 2019.) I think, if you paired up with a major tech convention organization, or Sci-fi/Fantasy creativity production, like Lucasfilm, or Disney/Marvel, even by just starting out with completely out of the blue appearances at their major fan events, you'll gain more widespread recognition amongst the consumer base that occupies your particular demographic, as opposed to limiting your company's exposure to the, "Discovery channel," audience. Your videos are already recommended to me whenever I watch the official, "Star Wars," KZbin channel. And any content that falls within the, "engineering," and, "computer graphics," universe. If the KZbin algorithm knows where your creativity belongs, perhaps it's not too much of a stretch to imagine gaining some financial and industry momentum by attaching your brand to the same demographic outside the social media landscape as well. Anyway, I'm glad you're back, even if it is tentatively at first, and I know that the more people learn about what you're doing, the more success you'll inevitably generate for yourself. Because the number of people who grew up imagining a future filled with giant, fighting robots grows larger by the day!

[@Vermikun]

Nice nice nice. Might be quite bit better if the damage is a more drastic but since the PoV inside the cockpit is pretty bad, i guess it can't be help for now.

[@Jeremias3191]

Amazing!

[@DanielSpiegel]

Really rooting for you guys! I just wish you could spend more time in the cockpit and get really smooth at the controls.