The Secret Life of Components - Season 1
1 - Chain and Belts
Air Date: March 3, 2021
Explores chains and belts, including demonstrations of different types of roller chain, round and toothed belts
2 - LEDs
Air Date: March 10, 2021
LED history, brightness and color, use in diorama, addressable LED strips, and power LEDs for home lighting
3 - Hinges
Air Date: March 17, 2021
An overview of different types of hinges and their usage around the home and in machinery.
4 - Switches
Air Date: March 25, 2021
An overview on how electrical switches work, and how to use microswitches for sensing and power switching in projects.
5 - Springs
Air Date: April 1, 2021
Explores springs, their manufacture, properties, and several different types of springs with their use cases
6 - Connectors
Air Date: April 8, 2021
A wide variety of connectors are shown and their operation explained, including their benefits, drawbacks and how they may be used in equipment
7 - Glue
Air Date: April 15, 2021
Explores different types of glue, their properties and uses
8 - Bearings
Air Date: April 22, 2021
A wide variety of bearings, bushes, and races are explained with their uses and properties including materials and lubrication