Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Blog post on architecture: jeffgeerling.com/mr-beast-architecture
Video with my Dad at MrBeast HQ: youtube.com/watch?v=BzjFK9UGS5s
Patreon exclusive architecture overview: patreon.com/geerlingguy/posts

Other videos and things mentioned in the video:

- Ages 1 - 100 Fight For $500,000: youtube.com/watch?v=FM7Z-Xq8Drc
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- Balena Etcher Pro: balena.io/etcher-pro
- Can static KILL your PC? (ft. Electroboom): youtube.com/watch?v=nXkgbmr3dRA
- The 2nd Empire Strikes Back (thanks for the antique button!): youtube.com/channel/UCuteYo4Kgm1t1DqkUV33BcQ

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Contents:

00:00 - Intro
00:04 - Prototyping
02:55 - Building
05:00 - Buttons
07:15 - Gotta get to NC
08:36 - Challenges on-set
10:02 - The hotel's out to get me
10:45 - More challenges
11:56 - Wiring woes
15:43 - Signs of hope
16:47 - Corruption, duponts, and serendipity
18:26 - Fixing while filming
22:06 - It was down to the wire
18:01 - Five Jimmies, but no MrBeast!