Episodes 8

1 Chain and Belts

March 3, 2021

47m

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

2 LEDs

March 10, 2021

43m

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

3 Hinges

March 17, 2021

50m

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

4 Switches

March 25, 2021

32m

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

5 Springs

April 1, 2021

42m

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

6 Connectors

April 8, 2021

45m

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

7 Glue

April 15, 2021

50m

Explores different types of glue, their properties and uses

8 Bearings

April 22, 2021

44m

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

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