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Embroidery machines are pretty expensive. The software too. In this project I want to convert a normal sewing machine into a CNC embroidery machine. For this a XY table is needed to move the embroidery hoop under the needle. The sewing machine needs a small modification to control the speed and to monitor the needle position. I would like to start from SVG images, and convert this to GCODE to send patterns to the machine. == Links == === Projects found on the interweb === * [http://hackedgadgets.com/2006/04/07/diy-computerized-embroidery/ 2006, no documentation] * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69yXCR2de_k Lego] * [http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?127714-My-CNC-Embroidery-Machine Forum thread] * [http://makezine.com/2010/08/23/creating-a-computer-controlled-sewi/ Makezine computerized sewing machine] and [http://makezine.com/2010/07/21/cnc-sewing-machine/ here] * [http://www.openbuilds.com/builds/embroidery-machine-with-xy-belt-and-pinion-drive.691/ Openbuilds sausagePaws 2014] (will use this as basis) === Sewing machine embroidery by hand === * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U0_Eq7o0k4 Youtube instruction movie] === Shops === * https://www.iprototype.nl/ * http://www.makerbeam.eu/ * http://openbuildspartstore.com/ === Data sheets or related info === * [http://www.phidgets.com/products.php?product_id=3311_0 Motor wiring] === Software === * [http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?InkscapeHowto GCode Inkscape extension] * [http://linuxcnc.org/docs/html/gcode.html G code reference] * [https://github.com/grbl/grbl GCode parser and CNC controller] * [http://www.mrxstitch.com/gear-threads-open-source-machine-embroidery/ Open source embroidery software] === CNC stuff === * [http://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/ How to build a CNC machine] * [http://calculator.josefprusa.cz/ RepRap calculator] == List of stuff == === XY frame === * Stuff for frame (ordered on 31 May 2014, at customs on 12 June, still at customs on 25 June...., in on 28 June) ** 2m [http://openbuildspartstore.com/v-slot-20-x-40mm/ V-slot rail] ** 1.5m [http://openbuildspartstore.com/gt2-2mm-timing-belt/ Belt] ** 12 [http://openbuildspartstore.com/openbuilds-solid-v-wheel-kit/ Wheels] ** 2 [http://openbuildspartstore.com/gt2-2mm-aluminum-timing-pulley-20/ Pulleys] ** 2 [http://openbuildspartstore.com/motor-mount-plate/ Motor mount plates] * Electronic parts (ordered on 31 May 2014, in on 11 June 2014) ** [http://blog.protoneer.co.nz/arduino-cnc-grbl-shields-boards/ GRBL shield] ** [http://www.pololu.com/product/1182/ Pololu stepper drivers] ** 2 [https://www.iprototype.nl/products/robotics/servo-motors/stepper-motor-4.8kg-cm stepper motors] ** 4 [https://www.iprototype.nl/products/components/buttons-switches/micro-switch-right-lever switches for end-stop] * In house? ** M3/M5 [http://www.makerbeam.eu/epages/63128753.sf/sec1f7a48e1ce/?ObjectPath=/Shops/63128753/Categories/MAKERBEAM/%22MakerBeam%20Nuts__Bolts%22 Bolts and nuts] ** Plate to mount everything on (DIY) ** Arduino UNO === Sewing machine controller === * http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-controlled-light-dimmer-The-circuit/ * something to measure the needle position Two ways of sewing machine operation: ** continuous (quilting) This is probably the easiest way, because you only need to control the speed. Basically "on" with certain speed and "off" ** end-point punching (more like embroidery) Needs either accurate needle position info or a motor to make exactly one punch. In the second case this would be the Z axis. == Build log == * 11 June 2014: soldered pins on the Pololu drivers and soldered the CNC shield ** [http://blog.protoneer.co.nz/arduino-cnc-shield-v3-00-assembly-guide/ assembly and instructions] * 12 June 2014: connected the shield to an Arduino Nano (while waiting for an Uno). Connected a motor and tested the shield. ** Have put the [https://github.com/Protoneer/GRBL-Arduino-Library arduino GRBL library] on the Arduino ** Created a simple drawing in [http://www.inkscape.org/en/ Inkscape], converted the path to Gcode with this [http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?InkscapeHowto extension], and have sent the gcode to the arduino with the [https://github.com/winder/Universal-G-Code-Sender Universal Gcode Sender] [[File:20140613 003245.jpg|200px|thumb|none|Uno to Nano]] * 13 June 2014: added connectors to both motors and ran a simple test * 15 June 2014: embroidered a lemming by hand [[File:Lemming-blocker.jpg|200px|thumb|left|blocker]]
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