Driving Eagle Prime (Season 2)

[@DanielSpiegel]

Matt, I have to say, the quality of your editing and piecing together a general storyline has already improved significantly. Compelling camera shots, less shaky-cam, simple and clean cuts, and ALSO, well done on the soundtrack!

[@Rev_1776_]

Daniel Spiegel That said... Imo... More energy and less annoying music would be welcome improvements, too. Now, did they already post any footage from May 20th?⚡⚡

[@Brayan3666.]

Daniel Spiegel so true

[@Dangineering]

isn't anybody going to mention that very nice and funny trucker. Hope he has a nice life!

[@haassteambraker9959]

Tony Stark he has a fluffy dad mustache to boot. Awesome guy for sure.

[@spamdump4459]

I actually do know that guy. He is a one of a kind and generally larger than life.

[@Dangineering]

I could tell!

[@MidNightStudiosFilms]

Tony Stark, he looks like a really cool guy

[@itzendy2755]

*mr. stark? i dont feel so good...* im sorry

[@Wizarth]

Seeing the real side of running bots like this is SO much more interesting to me than the Monster Truck Show style that was used before by Megabots. Of course, that's because I'm in engineering.

[@xunk16]

I'm not... And it still has an appeal to it. ^^ In fact, I might be even more curious about the technical stuff because I'm not in engineering...

[@de0509]

I kinds just feel sad. Hes a one man filming crew (due to money obviously) and determined as heck to make his passion a thing. Mad respect

[@kidweird]

Everytime I see that you guys put out a video i drop everything and watch it, this is clearly the best thing on youtube

[@rainman6272]

You should do a video where you get real in-depth about driving the robot. Like real technical stuff

[@insell8]

Same here!

[@Doktor_Video]

Totally. I clicked this video hoping it would be a detailed breakdown of the control systems/inputs in the mech.

[@robertmorales9282]

well the competition will know everything

[@GoGunCo]

We have plans to do an "instructional guide" on how to pilot Eagle Prime. Like a legitimate one we can actually send to customers (paying test pilots) to get them up to speed quickly. Tim and I have a script written out for it. Not sure when we'll get to it! Probably within the next couple months. It will be awesome.

[@spyrelle3970]

How about a in-deph guide on how you built her?

[@Beesoldier]

have to admit i like these kind of more casual videos more

[@orusandornots1915]

I like this type of vlog so much better! Keep up the great work man.

[@11cramm11]

It's like shipping a big piece of construction equipment, except that it's a big piece of destruction equipment

[@billbergen9169]

Underrated.

[@brandonporter2348]

The eagle prime has landed. That's one small roll for megabots and one giant shipment for fighting robot kind!

[@randomspectator39]

Oof. Your video editing skills are improving! Also I like this vid!

[@MasterOfCydonia]

Every time I see your videos, I just get more and more excited. Seeing what you are doing, your passion about it, and your will to keep advancing the Giant Robot world, I know that we will achieve Gundam level of robots in the near future. Keep up the awesome work, and make the world watch in awe at your creations. All the love from the Giant Robot fandom!

[@MirorR3fl3ction]

A+ video editing skills man. Loving Season 2 so far

[@groovie444]

The controls on that thing are no joke. Amazing!

[@orzecho1994]

Amazing cuts! Love the mech's interior.

[@thisisjames4474]

You guys are the pioneers of what I feel is the future of entertainment and possibly the military. I know your dream will be fully realized.

[@konjon1184]

Well done, looking forward to the next episode!

[@stephenhughes3964]

What is the most common repair job with Eagle Prime? And Hell yeah to the passing of the 10-minute mark! Keep doing that.

[@eomersimbajon2938]

What she needs from my perspective: Bigger fuel capacity Shoulder armor Arm armor Possibly something to protect the cooling fans too. Don't want them to go haywire and have cooling problems

[@AndrewBrownK]

HEY THAT'S ROB!!! He's the guy that invented what I eat everyday! I love the guy. All of you guys keep doing what you love.

[@GLCantDraw]

Good video thanks for sharing! Keep the dream alive!

[@h.l.69]

If this had take off the ”megabots” would be like the motorcycles in 80’s by now, every company fighting each other by making more advanced and powerful machines. I still kinda see hope for this as a sport tho, but the human safety factor would ruin it all unless the robots were remotely controlled or something to prevent high risks and let the machine vs machine match ups be more brutal.

[@mokutomedia1253]

I know your trying to be realistic but think about this. If the sport becomes more brutal then it also becomes much more expensive. So leaving a pilot inside (for spectacle of course) could end up making just as much money and maybe more. Although I do still think a remote league would be cool (probably overshadowing the human pilot league tho).

[@dmitrykofanov1966]

If you look at any motor sport - you will see that only pilots skills and emotions are good for it. Machines only secondary.

[@CDblade]

Just listening to Eagle Prime's engine gets me pumped.

[@wildwing64]

0:58 Red truck - wait, is Optimus Prime giving Eagle Prime a lift?

[@whollymindless]

Thanks again for going through all the trouble of filming this. It makes it easier to convince myself that I don't want one of my own. But I know a guy....

[@Slamraptor]

Nice editing! The truck driver is awesome and he also has a beautiful machine there. (:

[@patrickchow6014]

This is actually pretty entertaining and down to the earth, I like it.

[@Aodhan45]

The cockpit shots were mechgasmic. One day that'll be me.

[@nappa0582]

Since now there is a Patreon, hopefully there is video of the journey Eagle Prime took from Los Angeles to Oakland. I'd imagine all the people taking pictures or honking their horns as Eagle Prime drove past.

[@jamesgibbs6716]

I just noticed that Eagle Prime has cup holders. I don't quite understand why a giant fighting robot needs cup holders, but I like it.

[@Oniwah]

I would take the whole extended family to see these things at a monster truck show, wrecking stuff up.

[@higurashitatsumaki5583]

Nasa just called they said they want their advance multi screen computer back asap XD

[@reecewilshire7045]

See if this kind of no-Hollywood, real-steel stuff where we see the guys piloting these bots and pushing buttons and flipping switches during the actual fights it would make it soooo interesting Much love to all of y’all from Texas

[@dariondavis2488]

Dude that thing has so many law enforcement military and construction applications

[@clayre839]

I love that the caption for prime starting is [music]

[@gamenut112]

No fuel gauge...? that seems like a bit of an oversight...

[@johnbaker3951]

Could always get your own semi and trailer, might be cheaper in the long run, great video!

[@MintOrange]

Yeah editing was on point, no time wasted, awesome

[@insell8]

Eagle Prime is so cool!

[@spyrelle3970]

I mean when all's said and done; Eagle Prime's basically an prettier ecscavator, right?

[@Theqogscast]

MegaBots should do a youtube red series to get revenue or something like that!

[@nnswoosh]

You play Mechwarrior a lot right? Lol... Nice mech dude

[@ska8terdude2]

inside view is insane

[@cwolffe1273]

As someone else has said, try to get a contract with monster jam, that would be great for you!

[@NoelFloyd]

Please license a toy with that truck and bed and all the equipment.

[@tecktan7250]

To continue with mega robots!

[@404-h6d]

Amazing!

[@spacehooliganzack7429]

I like the new videos, but I gotta say, you don't seem to have a whole lot of direction in where you're going at the moment. Do you have a plan that you just aren't telling us, or are you just flying by the seat of your pants?

[@gigaslave]

You guys need a proper dropship that can carry both Eagle Prime and good old Iron Glory at the same time.

[@Drachenhebron]

I'd love to know what that screen with the green and red numbers/text was. so so many buttons and stuff.

[@marshallseevers1387]

So if that left panel is blank and opened why don’t you add a giant speaker to def your enemies

[@RiderLeangle2]

I have to say I like the inside view from both the driver and gunner seats, really gives even more respect for the pilots having to deal with that poor visibility. Also considering how mostly smooth The Wreckoning went I'm assuming the cooling fans were fixed? Hopefully you recorded that. Seemed like there were a couple technical issues with Eagle Prime during that, was it related to the cooling fans or just normal heat related issues from having to run Eagle Prime?

[@tr165eaglebsa4]

what type of fuel does it take is it just like regular gas or is it diesel or something else?

[@rainman6272]

Tr165Eagle BSA Needs 91 octane. Premium

[@warengonzaga]

When is next robo battle?

[@bloodmoonentertainment5362]

I would love to join your team if I was a year older and graduated

[@riptide8103]

nice vid, hope you do well in the end

[@gamesgearnthrash5338]

I would pay big money to see this league come to fruition. Already used all of it up on other shit though....

[@transformetal]

will we see eagle prime in videos again ?

[@tecktan7250]

Fight on!

[@redragon9588]

people would give allot of money to play with that robot for about 30-60min

[@glint3924]

Epic!

[@aidenhopkins2012]

so that what eagle prime looks like from the inside

[@Fmily]

8:17 Are you using a Panasonic Lumix G7 with a RODE Video Micro? That's the same setup I've got! What is the lens on it? I've been looking for a new one that's wider angle than the kit lens.

[@jprest13]

awesomeness

[@coreytaylor447]

if you guys can stay open for another few years for me to graduate, i can come work for you guys!

[@neron0va]

these are cool

[@gandharzero]

Did the chainsaw survived the event?

[@AdmiralSenn]

... You guys made an MFB.

[@aidenhopkins2012]

cool a new video

[@Damn470]

I think u guys can make giant bots to stop forest fires,or help people in accedents

[@grantkuehne4405]

is anyone else wondering where the other Megabots guy went? I believe his name is Geoff?

[@reginasadventure7105]

Maybe you should go to the government for a contract

[@h.l.69]

Regina Baker they have alot bigger toys im guessing.

[@reginasadventure7105]

Yuri Zahard as long as your country isn't a terrorist you just fine

[@mokutomedia1253]

What Regina Baker means is, as long as you use up your countries oil in time, you'll be fine. XD

[@reginasadventure7105]

Mokuto Media no what I mean is that if you don't bomb schools eat baby's or kill for no reason you be fine

[@RMS_Gigantic]

One idea for revenue might be to see if you can get paid to do half time events trashing cars at demolition derby events. For example, I recall seeing a half time event during a half time event at the Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, where someone with a jet engine attached to the back of their pickup truck melted a car behind it. Granted, these demo derby tracks tend to be extremely muddy, for safety reasons.

[@anubis520]

I agree and think it's a good idea. Between getting new fans and a bit of money it should be good. I don't know if eagle prime can handle mud like that and a bit more practice controlling it would be nice.

[@fueeewry4114]

Maybe a marchendose or maybe a toy? That for gud price

[@fueeewry4114]

And im indo dont know why im here

[@GoGunCo]

www.megabots.com/store

[@KoalaTContent]

If someone were to support the patreon now, could they get access to an archive of the patreon exclusive live streams?

[@anubis520]

I believe so, as far as I can tell you can. Right now you can click on the link from the event and watch the recording after it verifies you have a patreon account. It shouldn't matter when you got the account.

[@LadyAmelthea]

Matt, do you own any other shirts now?

[@mung__]

Hey can you do this for easy controling the robot so why don't you make one person for everything

[@brendanrisney2449]

Oh, that brings up a question. What in the world does this thing run on? Diesel, I'm assuming?

[@sirloinofbeef9683]

91 octane

[@MyNameIsAustinDood]

Why isn't the truck painted like Optimus Prime?

[@brendanrisney2449]

Hey, if I ever get super rich (or even kinda rich), remind me to throw a bunch of money at you.

[@dillonwesleyharper8334]

How much is transport? 10k?

[@GoGunCo]

depends where we are going. This trip (LA-> OAKLAND) was about $1700 I think.

[@gniawd]

I think one thing you guy could really use in the cockpit is more screen real estate and more real time cameras. some on the actual arms would be good for precision. i'm sure you have thought of this but ive heard you complain how you cant see shit and you know that might be a workable solution.

[@Authmion]

What happened to Gui Cavalcanti? is he still around helping? I need to watch more vlogs i think

[@anubis520]

He left and got a regular job.

[@Authmion]

anubis520 bummer

[@anubis520]

yea... but Matt is keeping the dream alive!

[@Authmion]

anubis520 here here!

[@Cryght_Vaskallion]

would it be possible to do a event were you allow the other mecha corps to bring their bots to come fight? What i mean is see if the Military Mech companies would be willing to let their bots compete in a fight.. you can ask Darpa if you have any contacts to them to allow one or a few of their Mechs that are sitting in a garage/hangar to fight. afterall they say Darpa has the best toys.. The bots we see in vids are what they let us see, im sure they got a large tank treaded mech of their own, or even a large Quad walker tank. o.O But anyway let the military bots join in.. this way they can showcase their tech might to eachother/ each country and and pushes other countries to develop more advance tech. you can even allow other "future Tech" such as the daedalus suit that richard browning pilots, or other advance tech. have it hosted either in america If you can get the goverment's approval, or some island that would allow several countries to meet up and fight with giant robots.. Or better yet.. See if Nasa will allow you guys to have the bots Fight ontop of the biggest vehicle platform in the world the Crawler Transporter.. if you look at it.. that giant vehicle's launch platform could make for one SWEET battle ring..

[@ducktape4981]

2019 anyone?

[@Armetron]

may 20th? it's already may 24

[@nh9136]

Casey neistat with robots

[@robertmorales9282]

lmao is that ubuntu???

[@GoGunCo]

yep!

[@angolin9352]

You only just noticed?

[@interdimensionaldrift]

MegaBots Inc Keep that kernel updated! Lol

[@boo24998]

does anyone know what happened to the other main guy?

[@anubis520]

Gui left.

[@boo24998]

anubis520 how come

[@anubis520]

An Alt the company ran out of money so him and most every one else left to get more regular jobs

[@boo24998]

anubis520 that makes sense. thats the only reason?

[@anubis520]

It's the only reason that I know of. I am just a fan who has picked up info here and there.

[@theholywater9581]

Hey you should go a game called war robots

[@eiholinggi4721]

Where is your partner

[@Gilgameshh]

first!

[@fragmentalstew]

2:36 ubuntu

[@deagin3830]

I just commented on the wreckonong. I was pretty harsh. I want to be clear that these videos are perfect. I want to see the problems and challenges that the godfather of mechs has to deal with. Archiving this stuff, should be hundreds or thousands of hours of content. If it is a video of you crying over your failings that is better then zork fucker borg. This is not a show, its a documentary. You need to believe your work outlasts you. One day these could be looked at just like recordings of bill gates and steve jobs creating a legacy. They could be studied. Id rather see the tortured life of an ingenious, ahead of their time, and never backing down inventor then the joke life of a street performing clown and his mechanical broken dreams

[@Hypcronite]

First

[@PowerChopper]

The music gets repetitive and annoying after a while