Editing Industrial Knitting Machine

Noisebridge has a [https://www.raynen.cn/en/hengjidiankongxitong883/225.html Raynen F4000] based flat knitting machine from Changshu Shengxingda Co, Ltd [https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/2023-New-Fully-Automatic-Sweater-Flat_1600063265178.html here]


== Operations ==

* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ubc_aJjvSap3zNg8jYIAmtbF3YKVGhWx/view?usp=sharing Raynen F4000 Intelligent Control Of Flat Knitting Machine Manual] - Instructions and details for operating the Raynen F4000 flat knitting machine.

* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDIjpAPG02CAy6hJnGitySJj1jf2jESRc Youtube Tutorial Playlist] - A YouTube playlist with various machine knitting-related videos.

* [https://www.youtube.com/@flat-knitting-machine/videos Dozens of videos on a manufacturer’s YouTube including some on repair and machine adjustments]

* [http://down.zjhqtech.com:800/admin/smallpic/HqPDS16_en.pdf Operation Manual of the Hengqiang Pattern Designing Software] - This manual provides instructions for using the Hengqiang Pattern Designing Software for machine knitting.

== Noisebridge Projects ==

Coming soon. Your project could be here!

== Other Projects ==

* [https://github.com/fbz/knityak Knityak] 

* [https://github.com/GameOfKnowing/QuineScarf QuineScarf] 

* [https://fabacademy.org/2019/labs/zoi/students/danny-imbaquingo/project17.html Knitting machine project by Danny Imbaquingo]

== Research ==

* [https://studios.disneyresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/A-Compiler-for-3D-Machine-Knitting.pdf A Compiler for 3D Machine Knitting]

* [https://dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1145/3559400.3565584 Fabricating Accessible Designs with Knitting Machines]

== General Learning Resources ==

* [https://akaspar.pages.cba.mit.edu/machine-knitting/ Introduction to Machine Knitting]
* [https://www.meetup.com/noisebridge/events/ Machine Knitting 101 at Noisebridge]
 
== Software Tips and Tricks ==

* Use H1-1 when selecting machine model.

== How to use ==

* Guide coming soon! This machine is large, complicated, and will require a training like the laser.

== Acquisition Timeline ==

The plan was to acquire a 52” 7 gauge 1 system knitting machine from Jiangsu province in China and bring it to Noisebridge in San Francisco. Here's how it played out!

* April 10 - Initial research starts.
* April 27 - May 5 - Decision-making and engagement with the vendor.
* April 27 - May 1 - Discussions and paperwork with the freight forwarder.
* May 5 - Deposit paid for the machine, and production begins; freight shipper contracted.
* May 24 - Machine delivered to the freight forwarder at Shanghai Port. The sailing vessel is Mol Celebration, with an estimated arrival on June 22 in Oakland.
* June 27 - Arrival at the Port of Oakland.
* July 11 - Negotiating port delays and additional customs inspection.
* July 24 - Machine delivered to Noisebridge successfully.