Portal 2 | Wheatley in Real Life Mk II (unfinished) Testing

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This video was wildly edited down and changed due to a lot of errors behind the scenes, so you'll see Wheatley in full form next time. This continues to be the most complex thing I've ever designed, but despite constant challenges, I'm determined to make it real. While I am sharing the files, I don't recommend printing anything right away The design is still in flux and the cost is high (at least $600 USD). Cost wont't really go down for this version, but I'm designing a mini version (same scale as my Wheatley Crab build) that will cost less than $60USD and will be "easy" to build. Mk II currently has over 150 3D printed and CNC machined parts, which doesn't include screws, bearings, gears, etc.
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[@MrVolt]

Unlock new career opportunities and become data fluent today! Use my link bit.ly/MrVoltDCMar22 and check out the first chapter of any DataCamp course for FREE to unlock new career opportunities and become data fluent today! This video was rushed, so Wheatley is far from "done," but is mechanically testable! Most of the sluggishness in movement is a result of me moving cautiously and because my poorly implemented wireless control scheme between the Waldo and Wheatley (which I didn't cover in the video, since it's being replaced). Wheatley still needs an audio playback system and a lot of weathering. What other features do you want to see incorporated?

[@GameIdiots69]

Great job man can’t wait to see the final version… also wouldn’t it be funny if you can send wheaty to valve

[@-Poka-]

Aperture Science will be real in 3 days

[@Fleshi_Guy615]

Now just launch him into space, and he'll be just like the real thing

[@hahaspoon9733]

Next week make atlas and P-Body

[@tayronrenkanyanunggun2961]

@@hahaspoon9733 That's would be way too hard.

[@thunderouspasta]

Next step, get Wheatley’s voice actor to submit his voice to an ai voice trainer thing, and make your own ai system for him to operate with

[@thunderouspasta]

@@Cr4z3d that’s a good idea

[@Cr4z3d]

@@ItsMeLarky Yep, I looked and was reminded it does have him.

[@Nanamowa]

All words are made up of about 28 different noises. Vary the pitch and speed of these and compound them together and you can make any word, this is how voice emulators work. There really isn't a need for any fancy AI, just something simple and functional.

[@Cr4z3d]

@@Nanamowa AI is still better in this case though because it automates the process, and it's specifically calibrated to mimic the voice of the character you choose.

[@Jachii9]

theres another ai voice website thats NOT 15.ai, and it sounds almost PERFECT. (especially the announcer voice lol) i currently dont remember the name of the site but i found it through a video of soldier from tf2 singing super idol :|

[@Karbantms]

5:42 The last thing I want is to live next to this man and hear him shout "It's alive!"

[@joezcool]

wow, can't believe I caught this upload so early! Between this and the recent Aperture Desk Job, I've really been thinking with Portals recently. When "actual tutorial soon" came on screen, as a college student with no free time, experience, or access to parts, I was like "yea I should definitely add 'build a personality core' to my list, yea!" Great stuff.

[@joezcool]

Top comment? And hearted comment? My day is made. Thanks.

[@TheCoolNintendoGuy8593]

I just recently played portal 1 and 2 right before the collection, new spin off, and this

[@TheCoolNintendoGuy8593]

I had played the games blindly so this is all surprising

[@Thespaceroo]

Nice 999 likes

[@joshuaybarra6845]

@Joe. I recently played Portal: reloaded, which is basically fan made portal 3 with time travel. You should play it!

[@LeviathanJPTV]

my favorite part was when wheatley gained sentience

[@arcticlegend8159]

tbh same

[@Merrick117]

5:22 HES BECOME SELF AWARE!

[@lavasharkandboygirl9716]

Ever since I first played portal in 2014 I’ve been thinking about just how amazing it would be to have a real life Wheatley, watching your progress in making my 13 year old self’s dream come true has been amazing dude. Have you considered live-streaming yourself working on it? I’d love to watch along while you do your troubleshooting and work on it and other projects. Just something to consider, I know I’d definitely support you

[@CHGOfficial512]

You said you played portal, isn't Wheatley portal 2 character?

[@ThePigeon5734]

@@CHGOfficial512 god forbid he means he played the series or something.

[@Wertyhappy27]

@@ThePigeon5734 whenever i say ive played Portal i mean the series, so probably the same as that

[@lavasharkandboygirl9716]

@@CHGOfficial512 I meant the series

[@MrVolt]

Thanks Isaac! That would be fun, since the assembly process takes hours and I have more to say about the design than could ever fit in a video.

[@Galaxxi]

It freaks me out (in only a good way) how smooth the outer shell is and how 1:1 game accurate he looks. The thumbnail looks like it belongs to a Harry101UK video, game models with hyper realistic rendering. This is really, really incredible work you've done here! * o *

[@HarmonyOC]

The way how Wheatley eye was half way close as he moved around make it feels like a real AI that is just waking up and is carious about the world

[@kiuukamaster]

I'm waiting for the genius who can rig the controls to something like what vtubers use and installs a camera so this can be used "naturally"

[@ultragames007]

maybe some of the folks that do portal animations like harry101uk, would be able to make some motions for it that look natural, but a camera software for it would be really something amazing to behold!.

[@jccyrus7728]

now, my father works at valve, and this is way better than anything portal at the office. keep up the great work!

[@MrVolt]

Awesome! I'll be offering a Core to them once he's actually ready soon.

[@kingshiira660]

Tell him to tell gaben to fix tf2

[@mhz163]

and also that they make a left 4 dead 3 or a dlc :u

[@ThePongles]

@@MrVolt When he's actually ready, you should film a video of Wheatley asking for a tour and send that.

[@KingK_Regal]

@@kingshiira660 Gabe is busy handing out steam decks lmfao.

[@TessaBury]

Watching this series as you release it feels like being a part of history.

[@IneptOrange]

I am always amazed at what an active community Portal 2 has for being 11 years old now.

[@brookse746]

5:29 *"HELLO, GORDON!"*

[@FlyinScottsman]

This is incredible. It's like you plucked him straight from the game. If Mark II was this good, I can't wait to see what Mark III can do.

[@Pixelcraftian]

If you ever make the portal gun a reality and can't find a way to make it actually shoot portals, just make it a paintball gun with blue and orange paint lol What an INCREDIBLE build, I love seeing portal stuff on my KZbin recommended, would love to see Wheatley with some sort of AI, even if it isn't perfect haha. Awesome video!!

[@Spheraz]

yes man

[@roamspida4951]

Thats aperture tag

[@trileleix8046]

Programming an AI for the orange core would be so much easier haha

[@Spheraz]

@@trileleix8046 yeah man i agree even tho i forgot who or what is the orange core

[@trileleix8046]

@@Spheraz The one that says SPAAAAAAAAAAAAAACEEEEE :D

[@player6737]

Once this man learns how to code an ai, he'll make an actual aperture science company.

[@PumpkinI09]

This is literally the coolest thing i've ever seen! Portal 2 is my favorite video games the same the characters come to life it's really magical!

[@Neo2266.]

4:52 _“Subtle face twist” The scientist asked calmly_

[@moonatee_8666]

it would be cool to eventually see it on a rail around some where, though I dont know how complicated that could be

[@quantumblur_3145]

There's another Wheatley animatronic that already does that, so it's not impossible

[@MrVolt]

I'm workin on it :)

[@moonatee_8666]

@@MrVolt :D

[@Jaybot523]

One day he’s gonna make ‘Portal 3: IRL edition’ I guarantee it

[@BK_INC]

Woah! serious improvements from MK1 its so sleek and I can tell its going to be easy to operate when its done! Don't ever give up dude! this is amazing I can basically see you as an engineer.

[@josemembreno3134]

holy cow. your icon just brought back a lot of memories.

[@noahopedal9461]

1 minute into the video. Never seen this guy before. But he's so genuinely nice and a good person that I'm already subscribed

[@vincentguttmann2231]

"I only want to create portal related content" Exactly what a mad scientist would say you can't fool me!

[@angryhob0z]

If Mr. Volt wants to fill the shoes of the illustrious Cave Johnson, I would support this 110%! Really looking forward to the mini version for a fun project, no rush on anything dude! Take your time and enjoy the process, you're gonna make alot of nerds like me happy with it 😁

[@Keavon]

This is looking very believable! It would be really cool to write a script that can convert the original animation files from the game into servo commands so he can speak and act out memorable in-game lines/scenes.

[@MrVolt]

Hopefully I can find someone to help out with that. It would take a lot of animation/code to get there.

[@lavasharkandboygirl9716]

FINALLY! I’m so glad I subscribed to your channel when you were starting this project out, seeing your progress in real time has been so cool, keep it up man!

[@cupcakeispie]

This was such an unexpected treat to run into, I teared up 🥺 Bravo Mr. Volt. 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@MrVolt]

Thank you! This isnt even the real demo :) More expressive Wheatley to come...

[@cupcakeispie]

@@MrVolt I'm on pins and needles!!!

[@DoNotEatStudios]

It's so cool how expressive the personality cores character design is. The second you lift that top eyelid and keep the bottom one closed to give him that cheaky expression he just becomes Wheatley. Awesome work!! I think I would love to build one of these as well.

[@TiffanyElectricity]

Your Wheatley is amazingly accurate, he's looking really great!

[@shapeswitch_mood7221]

These tests remind me of these VHS animatronic testing procedures. I half expected Whetley doing something creepy xp But I have to say, seeing it with such good quality of footage is nice!

[@SugarsnapCaely]

God, he just looks so GOOD! I'm still in awe that I'm actually looking at this character. It looks so much like him. You've done an amazing job so far and I cannot wait to see what else comes out of the Builders Group and Aperture: IRL! Seriously, the amount of passion you show in your work is wonderful! ^^

[@kamikazechickenx4245]

It has been a joy watching you work through this project. Your persistance is so admirable i strive for it

[@HannahW2016]

Literally shouted yes at those iris controls, love where this is going dude keep it up!

[@24-7-testing]

Looking good my friend! I can't wait to see the full tutorial and the breakdown of how it all works!

[@Hylanos]

Its beautiful :0 Everything i dreamed of since I first played Portal

[@Algia_]

Omg TYSM for the files and now for the next few months I'm going to wait for that miniature version you mentioned in a reply a few weeks ago!

[@jimhoxworth8655]

I was so looking forward to this vid. Awesome job, can't wait to see what you have in store for us next!

[@TylerTheGamerGaming]

It's a prototype clearly, but looks absolutely incredible and I can't wait to see updates

[@scout........]

5:34 He is alive!-

[@hinkenborp]

Keep up the good work man, this is a project I have always thought would be cool to make but never had the technical knowhow to do so, so it's sick to see you executing it!

[@apokkalypse]

This is amazing, holy crap. Don’t think I’ve ever subscribed that fast. Can’t wait for more!

[@lukethellama5591]

Yknow.. you put so much effort into these things and share it with everyone because your great, you deserve so much more than you get hope things go the greatest. :)

[@iliketrains2160]

It looks so good, can’t wait for the full tutorial!

[@Mystixor]

Wow your work is so amazing, cannot wait to see the final Wheatley MKII!

[@AlgerLapitan]

instant subbed. This is amazing work dood 🙌🏽

[@glitchy3550]

This is just so incredible. It brings me such joy watching one of my favorite fictional characters be brought to life.

[@CamTheCan]

I’m always eager to see you upload! Your content is incredible and I cannot wait for more Aperture: IRL

[@dylanspacedust7680]

I love this so much, what you're doing is incredibly awesome and something I've wanted to do for years, I think you've paving the path for many people to make more personality cores to come (hopefully myself included) and I wish you the absolute best of luck!!

[@plutototoh]

This looks like it’s already going great! It feels a little like I’m watching logs of actual Aperture Scientists building the cores for the first time and improving on their designs lol

[@Exeros]

So much fun progress, love seeing what it has become haha. Now it's ready to send it off to space

[@corningt0n]

love the portal sounds and music throughout the video! Appreciate you keeping the portal world growing! :)

[@owenmcpro]

this is amazing!! the colors are smooth!

[@ItsMeLarky]

Just finished Aperture Desk Job, you've uploaded at the perfect time! xD Looks like a great video, keep up the amazing work! :)

[@GameIdiots69]

It’s here…. Now send it to valve. XD

[@MrVolt]

I'll offer them a Core once he's done! Still a lot of work to do :)

[@GameIdiots69]

@@MrVolt nice you should make that into a video aswell

[@Melody_Magik]

It looks so cool dude! Ur so talented, can't wait to see the next video!

[@user-jg8qn8bc1c]

I like the "вместе мы сила!" poster

[@randomprimary]

I have nothing insightful to add about the mechanics or the electronics, so I'll just say, Wheatley crab!

[@LucasGleason]

ha ha ha

[@zephyreon4]

It's been incredible watching Wheatley come to life, you've done such a good job making him as accurate as possible!

[@miffedcuttlefish6139]

He's so great! I love it! Thank you for your vids!

[@En-bv8ns]

Just came up on my feed, finally KZbin recommended a good channel, nice build! I'm definitely subscribing, seems like you have a lot of interesting things

[@frozermBH]

1:48 русский постер :3 В нынешнее время это мило и пугающе

[@skyknightdraw6672]

Нашел! Так и знал, что найду хоть кого-то, кто об этом скажет!!! Ахахаха!!!! P.S. Portal ван лав)👍

[@volikbragin]

+

[@aykurinn]

This is actually sooo cool!!! Great job!!

[@jarooddank-storm2481]

You are amazing. love the idea of this video series, thank you so much for your content!! :,D

[@friedman1675]

Wow this blew me away. You are so damn good at what you do. Can't wait to see the next vid 😄

[@sophia9179]

IRIS CONTROL YESSS!! I was wondering if you were gonna add this his ver2 and YOU DID YAY it looks amazing! keep up the amazing work!

[@maulaz612]

This is so cool! Great job man this is amazing

[@bawasingh8176]

This is literally one of the video series I watched before I really decided to make engineering the thing I'm gonna do, and it is just so great the stuff you do, I really want to learn more and love this field to just be able to make awesome stuff like this, You seriously deserve more exposure

[@chipred]

i love this project so much thank you for building awesome stuff

[@sleeprene]

I cannot wait to see this channel grow. You're doing amazing things. Subbed!

[@MisterKaen]

You rock brother. Will share this around. Very cool build!

[@MrVolt]

Thank you!

[@MissFazzington]

This is completely amazing, you're one of the best content creators on this platform

[@andywhite6078]

I love this channel so much!

[@lukethellama5591]

AMAZINF AMAZING I LOVE IT YOUR THE BEST!!! GOOD LUCK!

[@CreatorOblivion]

It's great to be seeing more of this project and of yourself! Shame about the video being short, but it all looks great :D

[@rrr0283]

I appreciate your devotion, you aren’t in it for the money. I find you are very humble, you should flaunt more, this is truly a talent!

[@BeatingBros]

This is truly incredible sir, KZbin algorithm strikes again with another goldmine content creator. As a huge portal fan this was just great to watch and definitely will watch your other videos.Keep up the amazing work and cannot wait to see more! 👍

[@DerpedCrusader]

I would love a deep dive into some of the hurdles you had to overcome in designing him Definitely subscribing!

[@MrDeZaaa]

This is realy epic. I will be waiting for next videos!

[@thedevilsknife4355]

The second you mentioned the discord I joined it and the look of Wheatly is a lot more smother than Mk1 great job!

[@DCMook]

This is insane!! Great work!

[@MonkeyWrench28]

This is awesome, keep it up dude!

[@currenluft1680]

Damn dude! That’s looking fantastic!😃

[@sunteeththegenderpunk6414]

me clicking on this: i want to see my little boy~ i want to see my little boy~ mr volt: here he is anyways thanks for all your work, youre an Absolute Champion

[@josiahmccracken5257]

I blink and you have a mark II looking so polished and miles ahead of your first (still impressive) first iteration. Keep up the good work!

[@robsterslobsters6014]

This is really impressive bro❤️

[@yoruichishihouin1419]

Woah that’s pretty damn cool! Great work! ^^

[@khalingoins8084]

This is so awesome, keep it up!

[@cuppedfart]

you just made my day with this its so cool

[@oskarlarsson8534]

Super cool! Really looking forward to the next upload. As a mechanical engineer with a teeny tiny bit of mechatronics knowledge, I can appreciate the huge effort you put into this!

[@notmyemaillol]

Awesome, it looks just like Wheatly. You deserve more views, you have good content

[@maxdon2001]

Great video! Wheatley looks good!

[@notaseven]

I am always fascinated by what people can build with their hands. And not only does this creation amazes me, it also speaks to my heart.

[@ratspy-yn9hn]

yooooo nice one pal your doing real good man

[@cyber_nuggets8302]

It looks so good! It looks exactly like the animations and model of Wheatley!

[@micahzeringue984]

great work! cant wait to see more

[@GenesisSaturna]

Oh he's absolutely gorgeous. You did an inCREDIBLE job at making him. It's crazy how well done he is.

[@theviolethuman4037]

Barely into the video and can already see its amazing!!

[@SergieXD]

brilliant idea love your work

[@cainanlove8432]

Great job. There was a momentous amount of work that must have gone into this

[@CowCena]

Yes finally I was waiting for this it looks unreal