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Ep097: We ♥ MicroMice, the Case of the Missing Drones, and 3D Prints Tested for Rocketry and Food Prep

Hackaday Podcast · 11 Dec 2020 · 51m · Episode 97

What this episode covers

Hackaday editors Mike Szczys and Elliot Williams review several hardware projects, including a coin-sized micro-mouse robot by Carrie that uses custom PCBs and brushless motors, and an automated wire stripping machine by Mr. Innovative that employs standard bypass strippers and an STM32 microcontroller. They also discuss 3D printed rocketry components, specifically a vortex-cooled engine by Sam Rogers using thermoplastic resin, and a food safety study by Prusa Labs on epoxy-coated 3D printed cups. The episode concludes with an analysis of the Gatwick drone incident, Xiaomi BLE thermometers hacked by Aaron Christophel, and a critique of Hyperloop economics.

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makers and hobbyists

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Companies
Hackaday, Prusa Labs, Intel, Xiaomi
Products
Nextion, Raspberry Pi, Hyperloop
Chips
STM32
Also
Mike Szczys, Elliot Williams, Harris Andrianakis, Mr. Innovative, Sam Rogers, Yakub, Carrie, Gatwick, Captain McAllister, Lev Shaw, Bar Quinox, Rich Bennett, Scientan Paul, MSG, Lewin, Tom Nardi, Aaron Christophel

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