Series
The 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.
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Seasons & episodes
1Chain and Belts3 Mar 2021 · 47mExplores chains and belts, including demonstrations of different types of roller chain, round and toothed belts
2LEDs10 Mar 2021 · 43mLED history, brightness and color, use in diorama, addressable LED strips, and power LEDs for home lighting
3Hinges17 Mar 2021 · 50mAn overview of different types of hinges and their usage around the home and in machinery.
4Switches25 Mar 2021 · 32mAn overview on how electrical switches work, and how to use microswitches for sensing and power switching in projects.
5Springs1 Apr 2021 · 42mExplores springs, their manufacture, properties, and several different types of springs with their use cases
6Connectors8 Apr 2021 · 45mA wide variety of connectors are shown and their operation explained, including their benefits, drawbacks and how they may be used in equipment
7Glue15 Apr 2021 · 50mExplores different types of glue, their properties and uses
8Bearings22 Apr 2021 · 44mA wide variety of bearings, bushes, and races are explained with their uses and properties including materials and lubrication
Details
- Created by
- Tim Hunkin
- First aired
- 3 Mar 2021
- Last aired
- 18 Jul 2025
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- English
- Network
- YouTube
- Episodes
- 18
- Votes
- 1 on TMDB
Cast
Tim HunkinHimself
