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Mar 2021 - present
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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.
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The Secret Life of Components Episode Guide
Chain and Belts
S1 Ep1
3rd Mar 2021
Explores chains and belts, including demonstrations of different types of roller chain, round and toothed belts
LEDs
S1 Ep2
10th Mar 2021
LED history, brightness and color, use in diorama, addressable LED strips, and power LEDs for home lighting
Hinges
S1 Ep3
17th Mar 2021
An overview of different types of hinges and their usage around the home and in machinery.
Switches
S1 Ep4
25th Mar 2021
An overview on how electrical switches work, and how to use microswitches for sensing and power switching in projects.
Springs
S1 Ep5
1st Apr 2021
Explores springs, their manufacture, properties, and several different types of springs with their use cases
Connectors
S1 Ep6
8th Apr 2021
A wide variety of connectors are shown and their operation explained, including their benefits, drawbacks and how they may be used in equipment
Glue
S1 Ep7
15th Apr 2021
Explores different types of glue, their properties and uses
Bearings
S1 Ep8
22nd Apr 2021
A wide variety of bearings, bushes, and races are explained with their uses and properties including materials and lubrication