Portal 2 | Wheatley Animatronic Upgrades and Test

[@MrVolt]

Really excited to get to this point and share it with everyone. Still in the works: -his eye will have an (animated) aperture -sfx/voice control that modulates the brightness of his iris -prerecorded audio-animatronic sequences -paint/weathering -lots of cable management -Core profile selection, since his eye is a display, I can "load" the Iris/audio of any core from the games (Space, Adventure, Fact etc.) -management rail is planned, but it's a complicated robot arm in its own right :)

[@2thirty2pm]

can’t wait for voice! that will make wheatley feel much more alive

[@Doorjelly]

How do you plan on controlling the voice?

[@SpookyPancakes]

Check out the comment two comments bellow you

[@creeperz653]

the fact that this video is low with views is sad because this is one of the videos he prob worked hard one and its a great video

[@hakermanreal]

MANAGEMENT RAIL?

[@quantumblauthor7300]

"I am not a moron!" __ Method acting.

[@kcidical8209]

Reactor core is at critical temperature.

[@somedumbgayplantboi3012]

"dont worry about that, nothing is wrong, i just him keep his job. wouldn't want to be mean"

[@PhaserFelix]

@@kcidical8209 "Was. Was self-destructing. Already fixed." "Programmed in one last tremor, for old time's sake." "Two. One or two more tremors in there. Just for fun." "I let him keep his job. I'm not a monster. Ignore what he's saying, though. Keep testing." I just recently got paid 50 dollars to make animations about GlaDOS and Wheatley, I know pretty much all the voice lines now for Wheatley.

[@ftwgaming0]

@@PhaserFelix oh you're a portal 2 fan? give every line of dialogue.

[@PhaserFelix]

@@ftwgaming0 You clearly read half my comment, so let me keep it short. I know pretty much all the voice lines for WHEATLEY and GLADOS, where did I ever say I knew every dialogue lines? Do you? Or are you just looking in the comments to randomly attack fans of the game?

[@filosofo_vassao]

Imagine going on Omegle and using him to talk to people, oh that would be an experience

[@SpookyPancakes]

GET THE MAN ON THIS

[@MrVolt]

great idea!

[@SpookyPancakes]

@@MrVolt hey you listened

[@snowob]

haha! people would be like "wow nice vtuber avatar" and then you would come into frame and interact with it and blow their mind

[@punpumpkin1148]

@@MrVolt YES

[@0cjwrgoswekfkxs85]

Can you make that when wheatley "scared" his blue eye light gets smaller?

[@MrVolt]

Yep, his aperture is the last "moving" feature that I'm adding

[@roboticeggs]

Puple*

[@GLad.d]

@@roboticeggs pupil*

[@roboticeggs]

@@GLad.d now I'm confused lol

[@GLad.d]

@@roboticeggs why

[@CaspersUniverse]

Valve has to invite you to their HQ when it's finished, they've done that with a working turret too.

[@MrVolt]

That would be a dream!

[@meatloafbiggie2348]

Working?

[@bombytetoo]

working...

[@ralsi1770]

And a tf2 sentry

[@s.p..smdness8748]

Weta Workshop did it for them.

[@jackmonster0017]

This man is literally creating aperture science in real life, he is becoming Cave Johnson! Let's just hope he doesn't get moon rock poisoning.

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa2541]

Let's just hope he doesn't burn your house down with combustible lemons.

[@PhoenixTwoFiftySix]

combustible lemons should be his next build

[@blade5291]

@@PhoenixTwoFiftySix Hell make him build Jarvis and Iron Man's plasma canons. Would dope af.

[@wacky-shorts5201]

Oh god... That would mean... PORTAL GUN IN REAL LIFE?

[@JNJNRobin1337]

I'd Guess Moon Rock Poisoning Might Be Similar To Asbestos Poisoning

[@pemo2676]

just the sound of the moving is so satisfying- this will be magnificent when it's finished

[@octo9086]

I really love what you're doing and its actually quite sad that this hasn't gotten more attention

[@djurran48]

Now i can only imagin Mr.Volt building Wheatly Crab and placing him next to Wheatly. Or hell a Turret (or a TF2 Level 1 Sentry) that shoots Nerf darts

[@ericvandenavond8748]

Make the sentry shoot rival rounds, which are a lot better for storing and firing in bulk as you can store and feed tons of them with a single proton pack.

[@FiftyCharacters]

@SlimeKingJr yes but it doesn’t fire

[@Occycat]

@SlimeKingJr they got Weta Workshop to make them a portal turret too

[@natperXD]

@@ericvandenavond8748 reminds me of the Aperture Investment “Turrets” where they literally just dumped bullets in the bullet tank and say they shoot the whole bullet

[@bpnbeckeroo]

Valve: Eyelids would be impossible. Volt: I missed the part where that's my problem.

[@Cr4z3d]

I missed the part where that's my problem.

[@bpnbeckeroo]

@@Cr4z3d I meant to put that but I couldn't remember the line, thanks!

[@Cr4z3d]

@@bpnbeckeroo Lol no problem, I wasn't criticizing it though was just quoting it in response

[@aserta]

It looks amazing so far. My Dude, you're a master at this.

[@neko_birel]

imagine in the future someone finds this vid and goes: "oooh, so that's how they built that wheatly robot"

[@deadchannelprobably]

oooh, so that’s how they built that wheatly robot

[@axolotlgaming9144]

oooh, so that’s how they built that wheatly robot

[@RacoonySkaloonyOfficial]

here's a fun little idea: in every video Wheatley will be in the background but hes eye is a pfp of one of your subs, and it chances upon every vid

[@ceddyd]

That’s not half bad honestly.

[@light10198]

Cool idea.

[@MrVolt]

Great idea!

[@joeng707]

Bro because of this comment I subbed lol me volt this guy is a legend

[@troenxer4139]

Mr. Cave "Volt" Johnson : Builds a functional core "Black Mesa would like to know your location" [Also give this man a salt mine worth of budget]

[@mzaite]

I think the Waldo is the most amazing part of this build! It's one thing to make a mechanically functional core, but figuring out how to puppet it is its own whole thing!

[@mccrunchy_]

When I first saw the Waldo I was like, “oh my god he’s gonna stick his hand in there and control it’s that’s so coooooooooool!”

[@davidlewis2171]

I was so confused about the Waldo thing at first, because somehow I missed that video, but then you put your arm in it and I'm just so impressed with all of this! It makes it look both more mechanical and organic somehow and I love it!

[@greenswing7681]

Wheatleys one of my all time favorite characters (if you can't tell by my icon already LOL) and seeing you continue this project even with this quite small audience genuinely makes me so happy :DDD I've seen many people attempt a wheatley animatronic but I just know that this is gonna be one of the BEST ones I genuinely can't wait thank you for doing this for all of us :)

[@TessaBury]

Wonderful seeing this project come to life. If I didn't know it was just you I'd think Weta Workshop was behind this! Can't wait for more.

[@LucasAndSuch]

im amazed at how alive it looks immediately after plugging it in.

[@mosey_around2231]

I hyper-fixiated on portal big time when I was a kid, and Wheatly was my favorite character and still is. So it's super cool to see this! Keep up the good work!

[@cesarperez1835]

Imagine giving the controls of this to Stephen Merchant, hang it over somewhere with traffic, add in a megaphone...and BOOM! Lots of people are now wondering why a moronic robot sphere is talking to them

[@freezyfridge]

Now imagine him having an actual AI+camera+real time text to speech

[@24-7-testing]

Great progress! He's really starting to look like Wheatley now!

[@SkarpMahoney]

YO ANOTHER ONE YES! This is amazing! Keep up the amazing work!

[@SebiTheHunter]

This is the first part that I see and omg can't wait for the final product, it already looks SO alive.

[@marshalhadlock3468]

This is so cool! Ive been getting into robotics myself so seeing at least some parts of this is interesting to see keep it up!

[@uttercolor]

I have nothing but kind words for you sir. Amazing.

[@ouroboser]

He has a MINOR case of SERIOUS Wheatley damage

[@lukethellama5591]

Wow well done on 30k subs I remember when you were at 1k gg PS. Wheatley is rad and u can't believe you do all this for fun, I think we all wish we could be like you.

[@bcikablam3578]

I'm really impressed how fast you're working on and releasing videos on this

[@TheRedbeefburger]

I really wanna see an irl Wheatley crab

[@MothMedusa]

Oh god Y e s

[@MrVolt]

My engineering skills will have to level up before I unlock crab tech

[@TheRedbeefburger]

@@MrVolt :D idm as long as I know crab wheatley is on the table I will be happy

[@calvindawerecat9995]

This guy will make wheatly ALIVE in the future

[@SilverPaperCat]

This is amazing and incredibly impressive. I'm very excited to see how this project progresses.

[@purityisastateofmind7439]

When this project is perfected you need to start selling Wheatley assembly kits or something Ooh ooh! Or like customizable core assembly kits. That would totally take off. I'd make DemoCore, the slightly Tf2 inspired demolitions and alcoholics expert core with a Scottish twist

[@shadowchrome_5226]

That’d be epic but.. extremely expensive.. he’s probably already spent thousands of dollars so far and he isn’t even finished yet.

[@tiramicyG]

you may have such a small audience, but thank you for trying for all of us. You are very cool! We are waiting for the next video) Good luck! (don't break Whitley)

[@Damsel_In_Distress_528]

I'm having so much fun watching these videos of yours. I eagerly look forward to watching the next after I finish watching one.

[@Diastrefo]

DUUUDE okay I know I'm late, yes, BUT I was catching up on your builds and I literally giggled like a giddy schoolboy at the eyelid update. That's so satisfying, I love it!

[@MrVolt]

Glad you like them!

[@alexr2539]

you deservere wayy more credit for your work

[@dellisand1202]

you should start a fundraiser for your real life aperture science!

[@edsonpachtmann1647]

Love Your Vids, I'm Very excited To the final result of Wheatley

[@electriccomics]

I feel like this video is a job application, an interview, and a letter of recommendation all in one.

[@sneakyjackson5271]

The eyelids sound like a stock sound used in P2

[@filosofo_vassao]

Every video gets me more excited to the final result

[@EpicPixels654]

I was so excited for this!!

[@KureiguWu]

He has all the chaotic energy of what I imagine real aperture science technicians would have!

[@mememint8285]

Next WHEATLY CRAB

[@TheRedbeefburger]

Everyone wants it 😂

[@Zibartas]

Stellar vid m8, pure joy to watch and follow your great projects!!!!

[@MrVolt]

Thanks man. I'm still waiting on some more Zibartas vids🙃

[@alie5146]

Well that was a big jump of the build

[@pillowmoment]

I love this. So much. Even if It didn’t talk, just feels like it would be a good buddy. Lord knows I need that

[@Cool10007]

Ok, that's cool as hell - a puppet animatronic is amazing. Are you planning to bring it around to a convention or something, or just have it for yourself? (and us I suppose)

[@MrVolt]

Too heavy and awkward to transport really, but I think a more portable version is in order ;)

[@squeaksallan8195]

Nice touch with glados at the end, looks good man hats off to you.

[@canyoueventakeit2437]

When I first played the campaign of Portal 2, Wheatly was a robot I really wanted to either create him, or just as a wish after all of these years, cuz I ain't an animatronics engineer. :/

[@lemon-centedgoblin268]

This functions and moves sooo well!!! Smooth.

[@axotheartist853]

Idk what to comment but good video

[@ryanr3737]

Huge improvement over jerky motion in last video. Nice progress!

[@maddlabs2148]

Do you upload your files? I have a 3d printer and have been debating this project

[@ymndoseijin]

don't worry I think he will do it once he's finished, he did it with his glados project

[@MrVolt]

Yep, the files will be available. Keep in mind this relies a lot on some random parts and has a lot of smaller flaws that need to be improved. I've already realized I want to make a Mk II core, and that will be designed to be a tutorial.

[@maddlabs2148]

@@MrVolt awesome, I appreciate the response and am looking forward to my future project

[@maddlabs2148]

@@MrVolt thank you for making it happen

[@military_pro1]

at 3:09 why does it look the the axiom from wall-E XD

[@liliththefirehawk796]

God, so envious of your spectacular abilities. Like, seriously! Imagine having Wheatley as a roommate!

[@SugarsnapCaely]

God, I love how far this lad is coming along.

[@miket503]

Now make the Wheatley crab

[@masqueradian2028]

The amount of talent it takes to not only think of this, but also making it a reality is insane!

[@twicethegalo]

9:40 Even deactivated it looks cool

[@iliart998]

This have been one of the best things on youtube

[@brightlight6662]

After this project I would love to see wheatley crab lol

[@TheRedbeefburger]

I just made the same comment lmao

[@Mioumi]

WHEATLEY WHEATLEY CRAB

[@ShadowOcto]

I don’t look at your channel for a bit and you’re uploaded another masterpiece, actually my favourite channel dude

[@mrpigeonalt4371]

your video made me laugh even when my family are letting my nana go after a brain hemorrhage. thanks

[@MrVolt]

I'm sorry about your grandmother, Pax, and I'm glad my silly video could make you laugh. That really means a lot to me

[@flumpicesphone2490]

Awesome, Wheatley is my favorite character from any video game and movie

[@404breakfastnotfound9]

Spaaaaaaaaaaaaaace

[@astrochaos4182]

Hope you find your breakfast

[@AcrabStudio12]

YES! I’VE BEEN WAITING SO LONG! IT’S HERE!

[@j-x-tart973]

Portal fans UNITE!!!!

[@frogkik]

Ok but how tf is this guy so underrated?

[@Ghostclue]

wheatley crab

[@-TheFacelessGamer-]

I saw this video on my home page and I thought it would have been like a 5+ year old video. I was shocked to see this was released this year. Glad the fanbase is still kind of active. It's still a pretty good game even today.

[@ceddyd]

Notification gang!

[@sivyx22]

The longer videos are great! I get more of your vibe in one :)

[@blu3ntv]

U deserve more views and subs than this

[@Avid_CJ4_Enjoyer]

VALVe: Nobody is ever going to be able to make this irl, I bet you! Mr. Volt: Nah, I'm doing it anyway.

[@alpora7777]

first

[@axotheartist853]

Does it matter I mean your not a god if your first like I wanna know ? (I’m not trying to be rude)

[@uninvolved_in_peace]

@@axotheartist853 yes it matters because he is the one who commented the first

[@alpora7777]

@@axotheartist853 yes i literally become god when i am first and i feed off of your reactions

[@axotheartist853]

@@uninvolved_in_peace yeah I know he did it first but does that really mean anything

[@uninvolved_in_peace]

@@axotheartist853 yes it means a lot

[@armicurn474]

I hope this man doesn't turn into Cave Johnson and get mad at a simple sentence in which the objects used to convey the message are lemons. - Wink, Wink -

[@nath1244]

Can you make the eye’s light intensity change based on voice input?

[@strokedatthang98]

We need to get this man to 100k. This guy is a genius

[@jdilla2680]

Dude this is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen, I hope more people see this and think the same thing

[@Pir-o]

The eye looks great! You should consider adding a huge glass lens. Or maybe just a piece of glass that you can scratch a little bit or beak in half so it dosn't look brand new

[@33rie43]

Amazing work. Always looking forward to the next update on your project!

[@andywhite6078]

Watching for a second time, it is so cool to see the progress!

[@KaneyoriHK]

My favourite thing about Wheatley's eye is that the more open it is, the smaller the "pupil" gets, or when he's shocked or what have you, it's pretty neat

[@realtimestatic]

Oh its all coming together I can't wait till everything works at the end

[@Dizmond]

absolutetly cannot wait for the prerecorded audio-animatronic sequences he will be so beautiful

[@MrMiraculon]

I wonder if there's a way to program slow ins and slow outs for the servos. Seems like the build could benefit from that usage. Many robots that move look robotic because their body is swift and sway from the movement they make. Adding a type of slow in and slow out will help stabilize the robot. This one could be easy because most of the servos are one action, meaning they only go one direction and back.

[@MrVolt]

Definitely! I haven't tuned any off the acceleration profiles for the motor yet :)

[@kip258]

Now give it a living consiousness and let it access control to all the smart devices in your home. That's a great idea and definitely won't end in nuclear meltdown.

[@slightlyistorical1776]

We are witnessing perfection. With enough time, money, and Valve’s support, this dude might even build an entire 1:1 scale GLaDOS and an army of personality turrets. Great work btw

[@kometmadethis]

this is awesome, it reminds me of the old Weta Workshops robots that Valve commissioned for the tf2 sentry and the portal 1 turret

[@Cendimix]

I can't wait to see how it turns out! Also you should make a turret after your done, as some work on wheatly though, keep up the good work!

[@TFlowarm]

Oh my, I'm a huge fan of portal and always wanted to see a real life Wheatley, and here it is

[@Geeksmithing]

Absolutely totally incredible and I cannot wait for more! :D

[@jakpe8093]

you've made so much progress so fast, good job!

[@FiftyCharacters]

If valve ever makes a theme park with animatronics they better hire you as an animatronic engineer,

[@alkshfadas]

Wheatley crab coming in 4 months...

[@RetrovexOfficial]

This dood worked years for this moment to happen, imagine the journey haha