Show Info
- Status: Returning Series
- First Aired: March 3, 2021
- Seasons: 3
- Episodes: 18
- Networks: YouTube
- Genres: Documentary
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The Secret Life of Components(2021)
Overview
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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Season 1
8 episodes • 2021
Season 1
8 episodes • 2021
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chain and Belts | Mar 3, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 2 | LEDs | Mar 10, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Hinges | Mar 17, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Switches | Mar 25, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Springs | Apr 1, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Connectors | Apr 8, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Glue | Apr 15, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Bearings | Apr 22, 2021 | 0.0 |
Season 2
5 episodes • 2022
Season 2
5 episodes • 2022
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sensors | Mar 31, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Linkages & Mechanisms | Apr 6, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Motors | Apr 14, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Screw Threads | Apr 21, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Prototypes | Apr 28, 2022 | 0.0 |
Season 3
5 episodes • 2023
Season 3
5 episodes • 2023
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pneumatics | Mar 30, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Solenoids & Relays | Apr 6, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Hole Cutting | Apr 14, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 4 | PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) | Apr 21, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Gears | Jul 18, 2025 | 0.0 |
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