S01E01 Chain and Belts
Explores chains and belts, including demonstrations of different types of roller chain, round and toothed belts
The Secret Life of Components
S01E04: Switches
An overview on how electrical switches work, and how to use microswitches for sensing and power switching in projects.
Overview
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
S01E02 LEDs
LED history, brightness and color, use in diorama, addressable LED strips, and power LEDs for home lighting
S01E03 Hinges
An overview of different types of hinges and their usage around the home and in machinery.
S01E04 Switches
An overview on how electrical switches work, and how to use microswitches for sensing and power switching in projects.
S01E05 Springs
Explores springs, their manufacture, properties, and several different types of springs with their use cases
S01E06 Connectors
A wide variety of connectors are shown and their operation explained, including their benefits, drawbacks and how they may be used in equipment
S01E08 Bearings
A wide variety of bearings, bushes, and races are explained with their uses and properties including materials and lubrication
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Tim Hunkin
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