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20213 Seasons18 EpisodesReturning SeriesThe Secret Life of Components
Documentary
Coinciding with the release of the remastered original episodes of The Secret Life Of Machines, Tim Hunkin began a self-produced spiritual successor called The Secret Life of Components. It explores some of the individual parts that so often make up the appliances and machines that were the focus of the original series. The weekly episodes included what Hunkin has learned through his experience with the component, along with many models for demonstration and examples from his amusement machines and other works.
Episodes & Seasons
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Season 1
8 EpisodesEP 01
01.Chain and Belts
47m
2021-03-03
01.Chain and Belts
47m
Aired 2021-03-03
Explores chains and belts, including demonstrations of different types of roller chain, round and toothed belts
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EP 02
02.LEDs
43m
2021-03-10
02.LEDs
43m
Aired 2021-03-10
LED history, brightness and color, use in diorama, addressable LED strips, and power LEDs for home lighting
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EP 03
03.Hinges
50m
2021-03-17
03.Hinges
50m
Aired 2021-03-17
An overview of different types of hinges and their usage around the home and in machinery.
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EP 04
04.Switches
32m
2021-03-25
04.Switches
32m
Aired 2021-03-25
An overview on how electrical switches work, and how to use microswitches for sensing and power switching in projects.
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EP 05
05.Springs
42m
2021-04-01
05.Springs
42m
Aired 2021-04-01
Explores springs, their manufacture, properties, and several different types of springs with their use cases
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EP 06
06.Connectors
45m
2021-04-08
06.Connectors
45m
Aired 2021-04-08
A wide variety of connectors are shown and their operation explained, including their benefits, drawbacks and how they may be used in equipment
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EP 07
07.Glue
50m
2021-04-15
07.Glue
50m
Aired 2021-04-15
Explores different types of glue, their properties and uses
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EP 08
08.Bearings
44m
2021-04-22
08.Bearings
44m
Aired 2021-04-22
A wide variety of bearings, bushes, and races are explained with their uses and properties including materials and lubrication
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