Difference between revisions of "Embroidery machine"
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* http://www.makerbeam.eu/ | * http://www.makerbeam.eu/ | ||
* http://openbuildspartstore.com/ | * http://openbuildspartstore.com/ | ||
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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 == | ||
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** 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, in on 11 June 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] | ||
** 2 [https://www.iprototype.nl/products/robotics/servo-motors/stepper-motor-4.8kg-cm stepper motors] | ** 2 [https://www.iprototype.nl/products/robotics/servo-motors/stepper-motor-4.8kg-cm stepper motors] | ||
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* 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 | ||
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== Build log == | == Build log == | ||
* 11 June 2014: soldered pins on the Pololu drivers and soldered the CNC shield | * 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. | ||
| + | ** Put [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], sent the gcode to the arduino with the [https://github.com/winder/Universal-G-Code-Sender Universal Gcode Sender] | ||
Revision as of 07:48, 13 June 2014
| Projects | |
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| Participants | Narya |
| Skills | Electronics, Coding |
| Status | Active |
| Niche | Electronics |
| Purpose | Use in other project |
An idea that was put forward on IRC: make a computerized embroidery machine. Something that could work with SVG images would be nice.
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)
- 1m 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 (only speed for now)
- http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-controlled-light-dimmer-The-circuit/
- something to measure the needle position
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.
- Put arduino GRBL library on the Arduino
- Created a simple drawing in Inkscape, converted the path to Gcode with this extension, sent the gcode to the arduino with the Universal Gcode Sender
