Tim Hunkin
Director
The Secret Life of Components (2021)
Season 1
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.
Released March 3, 2021
Episode 42 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: mdblist.has-trailer, tmdb.engineering, tmdb.mechanical-engineering, tmdb.makerspace
Network: YouTube
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Chain and Belts
Explores chains and belts, including demonstrations of different types of roller chain, round and toothed belts
March 3, 2021, midnight
S1E2 - LEDs
LED history, brightness and color, use in diorama, addressable LED strips, and power LEDs for home lighting
March 10, 2021, midnight
S1E3 - Hinges
An overview of different types of hinges and their usage around the home and in machinery.
March 17, 2021, midnight
S1E4 - Switches
An overview on how electrical switches work, and how to use microswitches for sensing and power switching in projects.
March 25, 2021, midnight
S1E5 - Springs
Explores springs, their manufacture, properties, and several different types of springs with their use cases
April 1, 2021, midnight
S1E6 - Connectors
A wide variety of connectors are shown and their operation explained, including their benefits, drawbacks and how they may be used in equipment
April 8, 2021, midnight
S1E7 - Glue
Explores different types of glue, their properties and uses
April 15, 2021, midnight
S1E8 - Bearings
A wide variety of bearings, bushes, and races are explained with their uses and properties including materials and lubrication
April 22, 2021, midnight
Network: YouTube
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Season Runtime: 893 min.
Released: March 3, 2021
Last Air Date: July 18, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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