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8 episodes

The Secret Life of Components - Season 1

First aired Mar 3, 2021Season 1

Browse all 8 episodes in this season, including available images, air dates, runtimes, ratings and episode summaries from TMDB.

Episodes

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Episode 1

Chain and Belts

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Mar 3, 202147 min

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

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Episode 2

LEDs

NR
Mar 10, 202143 min

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

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Episode 3

Hinges

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Mar 17, 202150 min

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

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Episode 4

Switches

NR
Mar 25, 202132 min

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

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Episode 5

Springs

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Apr 1, 202142 min

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

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Episode 6

Connectors

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Apr 8, 202145 min

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

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Episode 7

Glue

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Apr 15, 202150 min

Explores different types of glue, their properties and uses

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Episode 8

Bearings

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Apr 22, 202144 min

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