OpenKnit: digital fabrication tool to create your own clothes

2017-08-11T08:47:36Z

G3rard : Imported page from en.wikifab.org

{{Tuto Details
|SourceLanguage=en
|Language=en
|IsTranslation=0
|Type=Creation
|Area=Clothing and Accessories, Electronics
|Description=The OpenKnit machine is an open-source, low cost, digital fabrication tool. The machine affords the user the opportunity to create his own clothing from digital files. Designing, producing and wearing clothes can now happen in the very same place, allowing the user to make decisions regarding creativity and responsibility.

This wikifab shows you how to build the OpenKnit machine step-by-step. The machine is work-in-progress: anyone is allowed and encouraged to reproduce it and help to improve it.
|Difficulty=Hard
|Cost=1000
|Currency=EUR (€)
|Duration=3
|Duration-type=day(s)
|Licences=CERN Open Hardware Licence v1.2
|Main_Picture=FI2D7XWI2XTQWFE.LARGE.jpg
}}
{{Introduction
|Introduction=This wikifab has been developed for the OpenKnit machine workshop organized by Gerard Rubio, Waag Society and TU/E within the CRISP Smart Textile Services project. We would like to thank the people at WeMake maker space for reviewing and adjusting this instructable. All additional comments and suggestions on both the design of the machine and the Instructable are very welcome!
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{{Materials
|Material=Bill of materials (updates) [https://github.com/g3rard/OpenKnit/tree/master/Wally120/bill_of_materials available here].

* Two 800x3 mm aluminum strips
* Two 800x2 mm aluminum strips
* Two 30x30x162 mm aluminum bars
* Two 30x30x300 mm aluminum bars
* Two 20x20x800 mm aluminum bars
* Two 30x30x800 mm aluminum bars
* Two 15x15x800 mm aluminum T-profile
* One Arduino Leonardo
* One micro interruptor
* One rotary encoder
* One axial bearing
* One stepper motor
* One timing pulley
* Six threaded rods, sizes: 2x16 2x17 and 2x22 mm
* 120 Knitmaster empisal silver knitting machine needles
* Four servo motors
* Four servo motor driver
* One timing belt
* 16 v-groove bearings
* One block of paraffine
* One bag Molex c-grid plastic holders: 4-pin, 3-pin and 2-pin
* One bag Molex c-grid female pins
* Phone cable on a reel (5 meter minimum)
* 120 paperclips 32 mm type N.2
* One piano hinge 510 mm
* Two wooden strips: flat on one side, a hole every 60 mm
* One rass rod 1.5 mm
* A bag of pin headers, male and female
* One terminal block
* One switching power supply
* One cross-shaped bead

'''Bolts and nuts, in generous amounts'''
* M3 tapered 7 mm
* M3 tapered 10 mm
* M3 tapered 12 mm
* M3 tapered 16 mm
* M3 tapered 20 mm
* M3 tapered 30 mm
* M3 flat head 8 mm
* M3 flat head 10 mm
* M3 flat head 12 mm
* M3 flat head 16 mm
* M3 flat head 20 mm
* M3 flat head 30 mm
* M3 regular nuts
* M3 nylock
* M3 washers
* M8 nuts and bolts (only a few)
* M8 washers (only a few)
|Tools=flat screwdriver medium size
phillips screwdriver medium size
allen key M3
pliers
tweezers
wrench M6 and M8
small flat file
small circular file
hammer
small zip ties
grease lubricant
spray or liquid lubricant
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|ExternalAttachmentsLinks=https://github.com/g3rard/OpenKnit/tree/master/Wally120/lasercut
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|ExternalAttachmentsLinks=https://github.com/g3rard/OpenKnit/tree/master/Wally120/STLs
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=About building this machine
|Step_Content=The process from start to scarf can be divided in three steps:

* building the machine
* connecting the machine
* using the machine

This wikifab shows you all the steps to build the structural part of the machine.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step01a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step01b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step01c.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Thread the aluminum profiles
|Step_Content=You'll need to thread:

two 20x20x800 mm bars: 6 mm tool on both sides.
two 30x30x800 mm bars: 8 mm tool on both sides.
two 30x30x162 mm bars: 8 mm tool on ONE side, plus one 8 mm hole on the top (see image).
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step02a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step02b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step02c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step02d.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Prepare the aluminum strips and T-bars
|Step_Content=Make holes, and sink them with a countersink tool so the bolts will not stick out.

'''Flat strips'''

Make a hole at 50, 225, 400, 575, 750 mm.

(this doesn’t have to be very precise)

'''T-shaped bar:'''

Make holes at 14, 142, 271, 392, 410, 529, 657, 787 mm.

Place profile next to the acrylic to mark the exact place where the holes are going to be, this MUST be precise.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step03a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step03b.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Assemble the structural bars
|Step_Content=You need:
* 20 x 20 profiles
* 20 mm aluminum strips
* 3D printed squares (8x8 mm): '2020 nuts'
* threaded nuts
* M3 x 7 bolts

'''Prepare the 2020 nuts:'''
You need the 3D printed squares (8x8 mm) and threaded nuts, five per strip. Place the nuts into the 3D printed parts.

'''Slide the nuts into the profile bar'''

See picture. Align the nuts with the holes in the aluminum strip.

'''Close the top of the bar'''

Using the M3 bolts.

'''Repeat on the bottom'''

Slide in five 2020 nuts, close the assembly with an aluminum strip.

'''Repeat this procedure with the other 2020 profile bar'''
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step05b.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step05c.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Bend the paperclips
|Step_Content=Bend the paperclips as indicated in the image. The 'hook' on the right is the end result. You'll need 60 of them, have fun bending!
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step04.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Prepare the wooden strips
|Step_Content=The wooden strips will be part of the comb. For this part you need:

* Two half -rounded wooden strips, a hole every 60 mm and lines every 15 mm
* 60 paperclips
* Long flat hinge
* M3 bolts and nuts, 12 mm

'''Preparation:'''

# File small slide at the indicated lines.
# Place the clips inside the slids. 30 per bar.
# Take a look at the pictures how to position the 'hooks'.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step06a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step06b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step06c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step06d.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Assemble the comb
|Step_Content=Attach the hinge to the flat sides of the wooden pieces as indicated in the images. When the hinge opens, the hooks cross each other.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step7d.png
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step07b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step07c.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Prepare the acrylic parts
|Step_Content=Place the acrylic parts in front of you on a table as indicated.

Make four piles of three layers each: see following step.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step08a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step08b.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Prepare layer (A)2
|Step_Content=Start with pile A. Take layer A1 off

In layer A2, sink three holes, indicated in RED. Then later, the bolts will not stick out.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step09.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Assemble the acrylic layers - 1/2
|Step_Content=Place nuts into the 4 pockets in A2.

Place 120 needles in the openings.

Repeat for pile B, C and D.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step10a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step10b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step10c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step10d.jpg
|Step_Picture_04=OpenKnit Step10e.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Assemble the acrylic layers - 2/2
|Step_Content=Place layers (A, B, C, D )1 back on top, get 8 rounded bolts M3 x 12.

Screw the layers together.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step11a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step11b.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Attach the T-shaped bar
|Step_Content=Attach the T-shape profile to the bottoms of A 1-3 and B1-3.

First loosely, if it al fits thighten all bolts.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step12c.png
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step12b.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Align '2020nuts' with holes in acrylic
|Step_Content=(in the NON threaded 2020 profiles).
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step13.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Fix the acrylic on top of the structural bar
|Step_Content=Sink holes, and place bolts & nuts through acrylic into the nuts.

Use 8 x M3x14 countersink bolts.

Also fix piles B, C and D to the T shape and structural bar.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step14.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Placing the 'encoder rack'
|Step_Content=First place the ‘encoder_rack’ pieces along the bar.

Leave 50 mm on each side.

Press the piece into the bar.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step15a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step15b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step15c.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Assemble the “top_plate_bearings” part
|Step_Content=Take the “top_plate_bearings” part + 4 bearings and attach them as indicated.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step16a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step16b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step16c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step16d.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Prepare the top of the carriage part
|Step_Content=Take the “top_plate” part.

Place a nut into the hole.

Catch the nut with the screw.

Pull the nut down, take screw out.

Now the nut is 'seeded'.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step17a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step17b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step17c.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Place the rotary encoder
|Step_Content=Place the rotary encoder with the pins straight, cut the legs.

Slide it in, careful with the pins.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step18a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step18b.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Assemble “top_plate_bearings” part with “top_plate” part
|Step_Content=Take five long M3x12 countersink bolts.

Attach the two parts firmly.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step19a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step19b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step19c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step19d.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Add the gear
|Step_Content=Once the screws are all attached, place the “encoder_pinion” on the rotary encoder.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step20a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step20b.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Prepare a servomotor
|Step_Content=Use the “top_plate_servo_mount”, place the servo in - be careful not to loose the tiny servo bolt that comes with the motor.

Make sure the arm does the movement indicated in green.

Attach the tiny screw.

Put M3 x 16 bolts through holder and motor to fixate them.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step21a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step21b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step21c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step21d.jpg
|Step_Picture_04=OpenKnit Step21e.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Place the servo on the top plate
|Step_Content=Attach the servo on top with 3 bolts.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step22a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step22b.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Prepare the main carriage
|Step_Content=These are the parts you need.

Each hole corresponds to a letter.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step23a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step23b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step23c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step23d.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Add another bearing
|Step_Content=Use M3x16 30mm countersink bolt and nylock nut to attach the bearing.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step24a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step24b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step24c.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Place “servo_mount_carriage” parts
|Step_Content=You'll need 2 x M3x30 countersink bolts to place the servo mount carriage parts.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step25.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Prepare the servo motor
|Step_Content=Position the ‘wings’ of the servo motor like this and fix with the tiny screw from the package. File its holes on both sides of the black plastic, they need to be a bit wider. Make sure the arm moves as indicated in green.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step26a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step26b.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Make the 'servo beam mount'
|Step_Content=Take the 3D printed 'servo beam mount' part.

Bend the pin.

Slide the pin into the part.

Position it over the servo motor wings.

Tie the pieces together.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step27a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step27b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step27c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step27d.jpg
|Step_Picture_04=OpenKnit Step27e.jpg
|Step_Picture_05=OpenKnit Step27f.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Attach the motor to the carriage
|Step_Content=Using long M3 bolts and nuts.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step28a.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Assemble the slider part
|Step_Content=Take the white acrylic 'slider' square.

Position it on the pin.

Place it in the slid as indicated in the image. Now it should be able to slide.

Attach the 3D printed 'slider guide' on top with M3 cross bolts.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step29a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step29b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step29c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step29d.jpg
|Step_Picture_04=OpenKnit Step29e.jpg
|Step_Picture_05=OpenKnit Step29f.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Prepare the SLED mechanism
|Step_Content=Use two M3 x 12 bolts.

To place the 'sled mount' on the carriage.

Take 'sled', 'sled arms' and a servo motor, plus a bended paperclip.

Make sure the arm of the servo can move as indicated with the green arrow in the picture.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step30a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step30b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step30c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step30d.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Attach the motor
|Step_Content=Screw the motor to the sled mechanism using an M3 x 16 bolt.

Slide the long M3x35 bolt through the hole.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step31a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step31b.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Add arms
|Step_Content=Now slide two of the arms over the 35mm bolt towards the motor. Finish it with a nut with nylon, allowing the arms to turn freely.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step32a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step32b.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Almost done with the carriage...
|Step_Content=At the top side of the arms, attach the bright green part, using a nut with nylon again. The sled should move freely.

Pull the paper clip though the wing of the motor and the bright green part and bend it to fix it, as shown in the picture.

Now you have finished your first carriage piece! There is two of them, so one more to go...
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step33a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step33b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step33c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step33d.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Make the 'legs' of the machine
|Step_Content=Take the four leg parts, place the nut with the help of the bolt.

Place them underneath the acrylic assembly.

Slide in the 'space invader'.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step34a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step34b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step34c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step34d.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Place the 3030 profiles
|Step_Content=Take the 30 x 30 x 800 mm aluminum bars. Carefully slide the '3030' in, holding the 'leg' parts straight.

Do it really slowly slowly while holding the other 'leg' parts straight.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step35a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step35b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step35c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step35d.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Place the short aluminum profiles
|Step_Content=You need the 320 mm long profiles, 4 M8 washers and M8 x 50 bolts.

Place the profiles carefully on the side of the machine, don't tighten them all the way.

Then get the clamps. It is recommended to have 2 people for this task: clamping the machine on the table.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step36a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step36b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step36c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step36d.jpg
|Step_Picture_04=OpenKnit Step36e.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Place the vertical short bars
|Step_Content=You'll need the 164 mm short aluminum bars, 2 M8 x 50 bolts and M8 washers.

Place the bar as indicated in the picture. Put it so the holes on the side are at the top on the outside.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step37a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step37b.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Prepare the yarn carrier
|Step_Content=You need the yarn carrier part, 4 M3 nylon nuts, 4 M3x12 countersink bolts and 4 bearings, a cross shaped bead and a tie wrap.

Narrow the tie if yours is too thick.

Tighten the nut without blocking the bearing.

Smooth the cross shaped beads so the thread can move through easily.

Snap the cross in, and use the zip tie carefully.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step38a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step38b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step38c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step38d.jpg
|Step_Picture_04=OpenKnit Step38e.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Bring the yarn carrier in position
|Step_Content=You'll need the 30x30 structural bar 'sandwich', the yarn carrier, two M6 wide washers, and two M6x50 bolts.

Slide the yarn carrier over the length of the bar. Attach the bar horizontally between the vertical short aluminum profiles. Put the bolts all the way in but do not tighten them yet.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step39a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step39b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step39c.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Place the 'L_2020-3030' parts
|Step_Content=Take the two parts called L_2020-3030. Slide them carefully down into both the vertical profiles.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step40a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step40b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step40c.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Bring the encoder rack into position
|Step_Content=You'll need the 20x20x800 mm bar with the encoder rack inside, two of the 'L_2020-3030' parts, two M6 wide washers and two M6x50 bolts.

Place the orange part inside between the profile and the rail and slide it into the 3030 profile 164 mm from both sides simultaneously.

Put the bolts through but do not tighten yet.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step41a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step41b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step41c.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Place the carriages
|Step_Content=Take the carriage and prepare the bolt with the bearing for later.

Insert the carriage into the rail carefully and put it in place. Carefully insert the M3x20 bolt as indicated in the third image. The bolt should go all the way in.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step42a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step42c.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step42d.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step42e.jpg
|Step_Picture_04=OpenKnit Step42f.jpg
|Step_Picture_05=OpenKnit Step42h.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Place the top carriage
|Step_Content=You'll need the six threaded rods, 22 x M8 nuts, 18 x M8 washers, and the top carriage.

Insert the top carriage assembly, the bearings of the top carriage fit on the bottom of the rail.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step43a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step43b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step43c.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Place nuts for the rods
|Step_Content=Insert the nuts in the carriage holes, lifting the carriage a little bit. Place one nut in both sides of each carriage.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step44a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step44b.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Place the rods
|Step_Content=Start on the left. Then put the middle one (165mm), and finally the right one (155mm). Tighten the three rods in the bottom trapped nuts.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step45a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step45b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step45c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step45d.jpg
|Step_Picture_04=OpenKnit Step45e.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Place nuts on top of the rods
|Step_Content=Do not tighten them all the way yet.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step46a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step46b.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Insert the 'teeth'
|Step_Content=Insert each set of “teeth” from the bottom. You can snap them in place.

Then you'll need 18 x M3x8 bolts and 18 M3 nuts. First insert all the bolts, then fix them with the nuts.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step47a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step47b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step47c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step47d.jpg
|Step_Picture_04=OpenKnit Step47e.jpg
|Step_Picture_05=OpenKnit Step47f.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Prepare the bearing for the motor
|Step_Content=Take “bearing608_mount” and fit a 608 bearing in. Take “3030nut” and place a nut inside. Put all the parts together as indicated in the image, then slide it into the vertical (short) profile).
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step48a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step48b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step48c.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Assemble the stepper motor holder
|Step_Content=Take “stepper_mount” and the stepper motor. Tight the stepper mount on top of the motor. Take the pulley and 2 M3 x 8 bolts. Insert the bolts as indicated in the third image. Take two “3030nut” and place the nuts in. You'll need this for the next step.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step49a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step49b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step49c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step49d.jpg
|Step_Picture_04=OpenKnit Step49e.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Place the stepper motor
|Step_Content=First insert the nuts in the profile and then catch them with the bolt.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step50a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step50b.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Attach the back side of the motor.
|Step_Content=Take “stepper_mount_back” and two “3030nut” parts, with nuts inserted. Repeat the process on the other side.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step51a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step51b.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Attach the Arduino
|Step_Content=Use the part 'Arduino_mount', and two “3030nut” in which you insert nuts.

On the horizontal bar that is attached to the table, attach the Arduino mount. Place the Arduino with a couple of bolts.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step52a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step52b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step52c.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Build the Arduino shield
|Step_Content=Solder all the parts as indicated.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step53a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step53b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step53c.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Place the Arduino shield
|Step_Content=Plug it on top of the Arduino. Connect the 4 cables from the power supply: GND, 5V, 12V, and GND.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step54a.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Connect the Arduino shield
|Step_Content=Connect the rest of the cables as in the image: 4 servomotors, 1 encoder, 1 endstop and 1 stepper.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step55a.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Prepare the tensor - side 1
|Step_Content=Bend a wire like in the picture and fix it with the two “tensor_head” parts on one side of the tensor. You need two M3x16 bolts and nuts.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step56a.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Prepare the tensor - side 2
|Step_Content=On the other side of the tensor, use 2 x M3x12 bolts and M3 nuts, the 'tensor_table_Top' and the 'tensor_table_wax'. Put them together as shown in the images.

Then add the 'wax_holder' with M3x12 bolts and nuts.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step57a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step57b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step57c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step57d.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Prepare the paraffin block
|Step_Content=You'll need a block of paraffin (or wax), the assembly you just made and a tie-wrap.

Pull the tie-wrap around the paraffin block.

Take the piece called “tensor_table_bottom” and place it at the end of the tensor.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step58a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step58b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step58c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step58d.jpg
}}
{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Clamp the paraffin block
|Step_Content=Put the table in between the two flat pieces. Clamp the assembly to the table close to the knitting machine.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step59a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step59b.jpg
}}
{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Thread the machine - part 1
|Step_Content=Well done, we can finally start threading!

Place the yarn on the floor, the first step is to pull it up through the paraffin donut. Then it goes through the carrier. Use a wire to pull the thread through the cross shaped bead.

Then, pass the yarn carrier in between the threaded rods. (image 4) and place the yarn carrier in the rail. Unscrew the top 2 bolts if needed (image 5). It should look like image 6.

Pass the thread through the two needle beds. Pull it carefully downwards. Attach it somewhere, for example at the clamps that hold the machine to the table.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step60a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step60b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step60c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step60d.jpg
|Step_Picture_04=OpenKnit Step60e.jpg
|Step_Picture_05=OpenKnit Step60g.jpg
}}
{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Thread the machine - part 1
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step60h.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step60i.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step60j.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Thread the machine - part 2
|Step_Content=Pull the wire up through the eye of the top part of the tensor.

Cut a piece of wire of 200 mm. Bend it to make an 'eye', use an M8 rod to help you get it in the right shape.

Unscrew the nut of the left threaded rod and place the bended wire. Put the nut back in place and tighten it.

Pull the thread of yarn up, and bend the tip of the wire into an 'eye' as shown in the picture.

Pass the thread through the eye. The threading is done, and you have finished the building part of making the Open Knit Machine!!!
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step61a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step61b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step61c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step61d.jpg
|Step_Picture_04=OpenKnit Step61e.jpg
|Step_Picture_05=OpenKnit Step61f.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Thread the machine - part 2
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step61g.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step61h.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Wiring the motors
|Step_Content=The motors have to be connected to the Arduino board. Wire them up as shown in the schedule and the images.

For this and following steps: it is wise to bundle the wires together in tubes.

[[http://www.instructables.com/files/orig/FPO/806G/I3THGICE/FPO806GI3THGICE.pdf|ArduinoShield_OpenKnit.pdf 65a ArduinoShield_OpenKnit.pdf]]
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step62a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step62b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step62c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step62d.jpg
}}
{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Connecting the power supply
|Step_Content=The images show how to connect the cables coming from power supply to the Arduino.

For powering the machine we are using a regular computer power supply, cheap and easy to find. In order to turn it on we have to cut and connect the green and a black cable together from the 20 pin Molex connector.

Then grab any 4 pin Molex connector with red, black, black and yellow cables (5V, ground, ground, 12V) and cut them and connect them to the shield like in the image.

[[http://www.instructables.com/files/orig/FFF/39S0/I3THGQSO/FFF39S0I3THGQSO.pdf|ArduinoShield_OpenKnit kopie.pdf ]]
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step63a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step63b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step63d.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step63e.jpg
|Step_Picture_04=OpenKnit Step63f.jpg
}}
{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Organizing the wires
|Step_Content=Make sure the wires will not be in the way when the carriage is moving.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step64a.jpg
}}
{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Calibrating the servo motors
|Step_Content=First you need to calibrate the servos.

If you haven’t worked with Arduino yet, install the drivers from the Arduino website. [ http://arduino.cc/en/Guide/ArduinoLeonardoMicro?from=Guide.ArduinoLeonardo ]

Paste the following code in an Arduino sketch:

//call the Servo library

#include

//In this first block of code you are giving each servo a name.

//It is recommended to refer to their position, like front (F), back(B), //bottom(B) or top (T). The front – top motor is then called servoFT.

Servo servoFB;

Servo servoFT;

Servo servoBB;

Servo servoBT;

//Here we create variables (integers) and assign them a number,

//all the numbers that follows will change for each machine and servo.

//Two variables per servo, that means two positions: in and out.

//”in” means the arm's servo moves into working position and

//”out” means the arm is not in working position.

//the number refers to the angle position of the arm.

int servoFB_in = 119;

int servoFB_out = 92;

int servoFT_in = 54;

int servoFT_out = 160;

int servoBB_in = 67;

int servoBB_out = 100;

int servoBT_in = 88;

int servoBT_out = 150;

void setup()

{

//here we indicate in which pin is connected each servo.

servoFB.attach(7); //this means that servoFB is connected to pin 7

servoFT.attach(8);

servoBB.attach(9);

servoBT.attach(10);

}

void loop()

{

//we use the variables created before so we don't have to be using numbers here

//this way we just work on the above part of the code making it easier.

servoFB.write(servoFB_in);

servoFT.write(servoFT_in);

servoBB.write(servoBB_in);

servoBT.write(servoBT_in);

//we use a delay of 3 seconds to see what the motor does,

//the delay allow us to see what the motor does before it starts moving again

delay (3000);

servoFB.write(servoFB_out);

servoFT.write(servoFT_out);

servoBB.write(servoBB_out);

servoBT.write(servoBT_out);

//a delay of 1 second allows us to know if we are in working position or not

delay (1000);

}
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step65a.jpg
}}
{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Running the code for knitting
|Step_Content=In the Arduino software, under Tools > Board, select board: Leonardo.

And select the usb port in Tools > Port

First check for errors. Sometimes the Leonardo board gives troubles uploading and gives errors, but anyway it works. Just try to go ahead (in Arduino 1.5.8 this problem is solved).

When you have uploaded the code, it's running but the motors won't move. They will move only when you switch on the power supply.

With the power supply switched on, check if the arms are going up and down to the proper position. Check the images for the right positions. Test and if they are not ok then type another angle and upload again.

Check the images for the position “servoXB_in”, “servoXB_out”, “servoXT_in” and “servoXT_out”

X stands for Front (F) or Back (B), same position in the front and the back needle bed for both bottom and top servos.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step66a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step66b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step66c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step66d.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Preparing for knitting
|Step_Content=Use a fine wax coated yarn on a cone for machine knitting. Usually the the lighter the colour of the yarn, the smoother it is.

Pass the yarn through every other needle in the front needle bed first. Then do the same in the back needle bed untill you get something like in the picture. Here is where you decide the width of the garment, by picking the desired amount of needles.

Place the comb like in the picture, make sure that every hook/paper clip is grabing the thread in the spaces between two needles. The hook doesn't have to grab the thread that is not in between needles.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step67a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step67b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step67c.jpg
|Step_Picture_03=OpenKnit Step67d.jpg
|Step_Picture_04=OpenKnit Step67e.jpg
|Step_Picture_05=OpenKnit Step67f.jpg
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=Knitting
|Step_Content=Download the file from GitHub:

https://github.com/g3rard/OpenKnit/tree/master/Wal...

Once we have the comb in place the machine is ready to knit automatically. To let the machine now the width we have to uncomment the following line to print the encoder value on the Serial Monitor:

//Serial.println(encoderValue);

Then we introduce the value in both conditionals in the front bed (needleBed = 1) and the back needle bed (needleBed = 2)

The variable numberRows indicates the length of the garment. A row is equal to the movement of the carriage back and forth from homing position once

The machine is now ready to knit by itself.

In case the carriage gets stuck it could be the wire tension is not good. Tension of the thread is crucial. A lot depends on the material of the tensor. A real piano string works well and can be bought at a piano shop or hardware store, in this case a carbon fiber stick was used.
|Step_Picture_00=OpenKnit Step68a.jpg
|Step_Picture_01=OpenKnit Step68b.jpg
|Step_Picture_02=OpenKnit Step68c.jpg
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{{Notes}}
{{Tuto Status
|Complete=Check this box when the tutorial is complete
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OpenKnit: digital fabrication tool to create your own clothes