Season 1

1. Chain and Belts

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

2021-03-03 • 47 min

2. LEDs

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

2021-03-10 • 43 min

3. Hinges

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

2021-03-17 • 50 min

4. Switches

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

2021-03-25 • 32 min

5. Springs

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

2021-04-01 • 42 min

6. Connectors

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

2021-04-08 • 45 min

7. Glue

Explores different types of glue, their properties and uses

2021-04-15 • 50 min

8. Bearings

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

2021-04-22 • 44 min