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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 == | == Links == | ||
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* http://www.makerbeam.eu/ | * http://www.makerbeam.eu/ | ||
* http://openbuildspartstore.com/ | * http://openbuildspartstore.com/ | ||
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| + | === Data sheets or related info === | ||
| + | * [http://www.phidgets.com/products.php?product_id=3311_0 Motor wiring] | ||
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| + | === 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] | ||
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| + | === CNC stuff === | ||
| + | * [http://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/ How to build a CNC machine] | ||
| + | * [http://calculator.josefprusa.cz/ RepRap calculator] | ||
== List of stuff == | == List of stuff == | ||
=== XY frame === | === XY frame === | ||
| − | * Stuff for frame (ordered on 31 May 2014) | + | * 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] | ** 1.5m [http://openbuildspartstore.com/gt2-2mm-timing-belt/ Belt] | ||
** 12 [http://openbuildspartstore.com/openbuilds-solid-v-wheel-kit/ Wheels] | ** 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/gt2-2mm-aluminum-timing-pulley-20/ Pulleys] | ||
** 2 [http://openbuildspartstore.com/motor-mount-plate/ Motor mount plates] | ** 2 [http://openbuildspartstore.com/motor-mount-plate/ Motor mount plates] | ||
| − | * Electronic parts (ordered on 31 May 2014) | + | * 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://blog.protoneer.co.nz/arduino-cnc-grbl-shields-boards/ GRBL shield] | ||
** [http://www.pololu.com/product/1182/ Pololu stepper drivers] | ** [http://www.pololu.com/product/1182/ Pololu stepper drivers] | ||
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** 4 [https://www.iprototype.nl/products/components/buttons-switches/micro-switch-right-lever switches for end-stop] | ** 4 [https://www.iprototype.nl/products/components/buttons-switches/micro-switch-right-lever switches for end-stop] | ||
* In house? | * In house? | ||
| − | ** M3 [http://www.makerbeam.eu/epages/63128753.sf/sec1f7a48e1ce/?ObjectPath=/Shops/63128753/Categories/MAKERBEAM/%22MakerBeam%20Nuts__Bolts%22 Bolts and nuts] | + | ** 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) | ** Plate to mount everything on (DIY) | ||
** Arduino UNO | ** Arduino UNO | ||
| − | === Sewing machine controller | + | === Sewing machine controller === |
* http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-controlled-light-dimmer-The-circuit/ | * http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-controlled-light-dimmer-The-circuit/ | ||
* something to measure the needle position | * something to measure the needle position | ||
| − | == | + | Two ways of sewing machine operation: |
| − | * [http:// | + | ** continuous (quilting) This is probably the easiest way, because you only need to control the speed. Basically "on" with certain speed and "off" |
| − | * [https://github.com/ | + | ** 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. |
| − | * [http://www. | + | |
| + | == 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]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:06, 5 October 2015
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| Participants | Narya |
| Skills | Electronics, Coding |
| Status | Planning |
| Niche | Electronics |
| Purpose | Use in other project |
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.
Contents
Links
Projects found on the interweb
- 2006, no documentation
- Lego
- Forum thread
- Makezine computerized sewing machine and here
- Openbuilds sausagePaws 2014 (will use this as basis)
Sewing machine embroidery by hand
Shops
Software
- GCode Inkscape extension
- G code reference
- GCode parser and CNC controller
- Open source embroidery software
CNC stuff
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 V-slot rail
- 1.5m Belt
- 12 Wheels
- 2 Pulleys
- 2 Motor mount plates
- Electronic parts (ordered on 31 May 2014, in on 11 June 2014)
- In house?
- M3/M5 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
- 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 arduino GRBL library on the Arduino
- Created a simple drawing in Inkscape, converted the path to Gcode with this extension, and have sent the gcode to the arduino with the Universal Gcode Sender
- 13 June 2014: added connectors to both motors and ran a simple test
- 15 June 2014: embroidered a lemming by hand
