Season 1

Season 1 (2021)


Episodes: 8

Star Cast: Tim Hunkin ,



Episodes List

Ep.1 Chain and Belts

Air Date: 2021-03-03

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

Ep.2 LEDs

Air Date: 2021-03-10

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

Ep.3 Hinges

Air Date: 2021-03-17

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

Ep.4 Switches

Air Date: 2021-03-25

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

Ep.5 Springs

Air Date: 2021-04-01

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

Ep.6 Connectors

Air Date: 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

Ep.7 Glue

Air Date: 2021-04-15

Explores different types of glue, their properties and uses

Ep.8 Bearings

Air Date: 2021-04-22

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