The Secret Life of Components (2021) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Secret Life of Components online in HD.
The Secret Life of Components — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Tim Hunkin
- Starring: Tim Hunkin
The Secret Life of Components — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2021-03-03 |
| Seasons | 3 |
| Episodes | 18 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | YouTube |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 10/10 (1 votes) |
The Secret Life of Components — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Chain and Belts (2021-03-03) — Explores chains and belts, including demonstrations of different types of roller chain, round and toothed belts
- E2: LEDs (2021-03-10) — LED history, brightness and color, use in diorama, addressable LED strips, and power LEDs for home lighting
- E3: Hinges (2021-03-17) — An overview of different types of hinges and their usage around the home and in machinery.
- E4: Switches (2021-03-25) — An overview on how electrical switches work, and how to use microswitches for sensing and power switching in projects.
- E5: Springs (2021-04-01) — Explores springs, their manufacture, properties, and several different types of springs with their use cases
- E6: Connectors (2021-04-08) — A wide variety of connectors are shown and their operation explained, including their benefits, drawbacks and how they may be used in equipment
- E7: Glue (2021-04-15) — Explores different types of glue, their properties and uses
- E8: Bearings (2021-04-22) — A wide variety of bearings, bushes, and races are explained with their uses and properties including materials and lubrication
Season 2
- E1: Sensors (2022-03-31) — Explores use of various sensor and feedback devices.
- E2: Linkages & Mechanisms (2022-04-06) — Explanations and demonstrations of levers, linkages, cranks, crankshafts, cams and capstans.
- E3: Motors (2022-04-14) — Exploration of principles, properties and control of electric motors, particularly focussing on DC varieties.
- E4: Screw Threads (2022-04-21) — Creation, usage, and troubleshooting of varieties of screw threads.
- E5: Prototypes (2022-04-28) — Principles and processes of using prototypes of various forms in the creation of a final work.
Season 3
- E1: Pneumatics (2023-03-30) — Basic principles of pneumatic cylinders, pressure and units, air compressors, regulators, valves, vacuum, and low pressure pneumatics.
- E2: Solenoids & Relays (2023-04-06) — Explanations and demonstrations of uses of solenoids and relays
- E3: Hole Cutting (2023-04-14) — Demonstrations and examples of various drilling and other hole cutting methods
- E4: PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) (2023-04-21) — Demonstrations and uses of programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
- E5: Gears (2025-07-18) — All about gears
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Secret Life of Components have? 3 season(s) with 18 episodes.
Who created The Secret Life of Components? Tim Hunkin.
Where can I watch The Secret Life of Components? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
