Technology Connections2023Season 9 · 2023 · 20 episodesEpisodes1Timer switches: literally just a clock and a switchIt's about time.2A simple water heater is more clever than it seemsPretty clever, ain't it?3Home Electrification: There's not a lot to do, and it doesn't have to be hard (Part 1)Energy management is a really powerful idea.4How do vinyl records hold stereo sound?We answer that question!5Plug-n-Play solutions for home electrification, and options for power outages (Part 2)There's some pretty cool stuff out there.6Contactors: how we power the big stuffI really hope this clicks for you.7Sony Betacam: Not the Beta you're thinking of (it's way better)This discussion is long-overdue.8Electric cars prove we need to rethink brake lightsTruly, this is a pressing issue. I hope somebody at the helm is watching.9Digital audio needed videotape to be possible - and the early days were wild!The history here is wild!10This goofy fridge has a really clever design. It's also kinda terrible.Seriously. Sometimes it's not worth having so much information.11Longer-lasting light bulbs: it was complicatedIt's a hot topic.12Tesla won the plug war - and that's good news!A surprisingly good series of events have unfolded, and this video is my mea culpa. Also, Sorry, John!13Photoelectric light controls are weirder than they seemI had no idea that's what's going on inside.14Power outlets are topsy turvy - but does it matter?The answer may surprise you!15Old pinball machines are amazingly complexShoot for the magic trunk!16Back-up beepers: Obnoxious, but getting better - and spreading!BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP17The Clapper: Yes, that one.Oh boy!18What's the deal with the popcorn button?Try it. You know you want to.19LED Christmas lights still annoy me. Let's try some more fixes.(sigh) here we go again20The step-by-step, mechanical logic of old pinball machinesch ch ch ch ka CHUNK ch ch ka-CLACK-Y bompSeason 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 6Season 10Season 11Season 12
