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* [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://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/playlist?list=PLDIjpAPG02CAy6hJnGitySJj1jf2jESRc Youtube Tutorial Playlist] - A YouTube playlist with various software tutorials for the knitting machine.
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDIjpAPG02CD8vXO0j7pJUfr_nEQhUGxU Machine operations] - A YouTube playlist with how-tos for on machine operations.


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

Revision as of 22:39, 24 July 2023

Noisebridge has a Raynen F4000 based flat knitting machine from Changshu Shengxingda Co, Ltd here

Knitting Machine

Operations

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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, 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.