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== How to use == | == How to use == | ||
* Guide coming soon! This machine is large, complicated, | * Guide coming soon! This machine is large, complicated, potentially dangerous if misused. It will require a training like the laser. | ||
* This machine runs on 240V. Use the included transformer. | |||
== Acquisition | == Acquisition Process == | ||
The plan was to acquire a 52” 7 gauge | The plan was to acquire a single system, 52” 7 gauge automatic knitting machine (similar to Kniterate) from Jiangsu province in China and bring it to Noisebridge in San Francisco. | ||
We asked 5 vendors for bids via Alibaba/Made-In-China.com/the internet at large and engaged [https://changshusxd.en.alibaba.com/ Changshu Shengxingda Co, Ltd] for a machine at a cost of ~$4000. | |||
Here's the timeline of how it played out. | |||
* April 10 - Initial research starts. | * April 10 - Initial research starts. | ||
* April 27 - May 5 - Decision-making and engagement with the vendor. | * April 27 - May 5 - Decision-making and engagement with the vendor. | ||
* April 27 - May 1 - Discussions and paperwork with the freight forwarder. | * April 27 - May 1 - Discussions and paperwork with the freight forwarder. | ||
* May 5 - Deposit paid for the machine, | * May 5 - Deposit paid for the machine, 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. | * 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 | * June 29 - Ship arrival at the Port of Oakland. | ||
* July | * June 29 - July 14 - Container stuck in Port due to a holiday, port backlog, and a customs inspection. | ||
* July 19 - First delivery attempt. | |||
* July 24 - Machine delivered to Noisebridge successfully. | * July 24 - Machine delivered to Noisebridge successfully. | ||
Revision as of 08:04, 25 July 2023
Noisebridge has a Raynen F4000 based flat knitting machine from Changshu Shengxingda Co, Ltd here
Operations
- Raynen F4000 Intelligent Control Of Flat Knitting Machine Manual - Instructions and details for operating the Raynen F4000 flat knitting machine.
- Youtube Tutorial Playlist - A YouTube playlist with various software tutorials for the knitting machine.
- Machine operations - A YouTube playlist with how-tos for on machine operations.
- 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
Research
General Learning Resources
Software Tips and Tricks
- Use H1-1 when selecting machine model.
How to use
- Guide coming soon! This machine is large, complicated, potentially dangerous if misused. It will require a training like the laser.
- This machine runs on 240V. Use the included transformer.
Acquisition Process
The plan was to acquire a single system, 52” 7 gauge automatic knitting machine (similar to Kniterate) from Jiangsu province in China and bring it to Noisebridge in San Francisco.
We asked 5 vendors for bids via Alibaba/Made-In-China.com/the internet at large and engaged Changshu Shengxingda Co, Ltd for a machine at a cost of ~$4000.
Here's the timeline of 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, 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 29 - Ship arrival at the Port of Oakland.
- June 29 - July 14 - Container stuck in Port due to a holiday, port backlog, and a customs inspection.
- July 19 - First delivery attempt.
- July 24 - Machine delivered to Noisebridge successfully.