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

- Show: [Hackaday Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast)
- Published: 2020-12-11
- Length: 51m
- Episode: 97
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-12-11-ep097-we-micromice-the-case-of-the-missing-drones-and-3d-prints-tested-for-rocke
- Listen: https://hackaday.libsyn.com/ep-097-we-lt3-micromice-the-case-of-the-missing-drones-and-3d-prints-tested-for-rocketry-and-food-prep

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-12-11-ep097-we-micromice-the-case-of-the-missing-drones-and-3d-prints-tested-for-rocke#t=1) Introduction and Hot Wire Foam Cutter
- [6:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-12-11-ep097-we-micromice-the-case-of-the-missing-drones-and-3d-prints-tested-for-rocke#t=363) Automated Wire Stripping and Volume Knob Hacks
- [15:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-12-11-ep097-we-micromice-the-case-of-the-missing-drones-and-3d-prints-tested-for-rocke#t=937) 3D Printed Rocketry and Food Safety Testing
- [22:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-12-11-ep097-we-micromice-the-case-of-the-missing-drones-and-3d-prints-tested-for-rocke#t=1332) Micro-Mouse Robot and Gatwick Drone Investigation
- [31:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-12-11-ep097-we-micromice-the-case-of-the-missing-drones-and-3d-prints-tested-for-rocke#t=1902) Quick Hacks: Bike Sensors, Cyberdecks, and Flipbooks
- [36:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-12-11-ep097-we-micromice-the-case-of-the-missing-drones-and-3d-prints-tested-for-rocke#t=2194) Hyperloop Economics and Xiaomi Thermometer Firmware

## Topics

- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Hackaday (company)
- Mike Szczys (other)
- Elliot Williams (other)
- Harris Andrianakis (other)
- Mr. Innovative (other)
- Nextion (product)
- STM32 (chip)
- Sam Rogers (other)
- Prusa Labs (company)
- Yakub (other)
- Carrie (other)
- Gatwick (other)
- Captain McAllister (other)
- Lev Shaw (other)
- Bar Quinox (other)
- Rich Bennett (other)
- Scientan Paul (other)
- MSG (other)
- Raspberry Pi (product)
- Intel (company)
- Lewin (other)
- Hyperloop (product)
- Tom Nardi (other)
- Aaron Christophel (other)
- Xiaomi (company)

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