Queye TV The Secret Life of Components
Documentary
The Secret Life of Components
2021
3 Seasons 18 Episodes
★ 10
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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.

Episodes

Chain and Belts
Episode 1

Chain and Belts

Explores chains and belts, including demonstrations of different types of roller chain, round and toothed belts

47m
LEDs
Episode 2

LEDs

LED history, brightness and color, use in diorama, addressable LED strips, and power LEDs for home lighting

43m
Hinges
Episode 3

Hinges

An overview of different types of hinges and their usage around the home and in machinery.

50m
Switches
Episode 4

Switches

An overview on how electrical switches work, and how to use microswitches for sensing and power switching in projects.

32m
Springs
Episode 5

Springs

Explores springs, their manufacture, properties, and several different types of springs with their use cases

42m
Connectors
Episode 6

Connectors

A wide variety of connectors are shown and their operation explained, including their benefits, drawbacks and how they may be used in equipment

45m
Glue
Episode 7

Glue

Explores different types of glue, their properties and uses

50m
Bearings
Episode 8

Bearings

A wide variety of bearings, bushes, and races are explained with their uses and properties including materials and lubrication

44m
Sensors
Episode 1

Sensors

Explores use of various sensor and feedback devices.

60m
Linkages & Mechanisms
Episode 2

Linkages & Mechanisms

Explanations and demonstrations of levers, linkages, cranks, crankshafts, cams and capstans.

51m
Motors
Episode 3

Motors

Exploration of principles, properties and control of electric motors, particularly focussing on DC varieties.

66m
Screw Threads
Episode 4

Screw Threads

Creation, usage, and troubleshooting of varieties of screw threads.

56m
Prototypes
Episode 5

Prototypes

Principles and processes of using prototypes of various forms in the creation of a final work.

44m
Pneumatics
Episode 1

Pneumatics

Basic principles of pneumatic cylinders, pressure and units, air compressors, regulators, valves, vacuum, and low pressure pneumatics.

56m
Solenoids & Relays
Episode 2

Solenoids & Relays

Explanations and demonstrations of uses of solenoids and relays

47m
Hole Cutting
Episode 3

Hole Cutting

Demonstrations and examples of various drilling and other hole cutting methods

59m
PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
Episode 4

PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)

Demonstrations and uses of programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

50m
Gears
Episode 5

Gears

All about gears

51m

Cast

Tim Hunkin

Himself

Crew

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