Knitting Machine - Revision history

Eric: Updated the page to the more recent formatting style

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	=~~See Also~~=		=Internal Links=

	* [[Open Source Textile Construction Set]]		* [[Open Source Textile Construction Set]]

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	*https://oliverands.com/community/blog/2010/12/some-knit-fabric-basics.html		*https://oliverands.com/community/blog/2010/12/some-knit-fabric-basics.html

	=~~Useful~~ Links=		=External Links=
	*OpenKnit devolves to proprietary Kniterate - at Haxlr8r, Kickstarter success - [http://www.kniterate.com/product/kniterate-the-digital-knitting-machine/]		*OpenKnit devolves to proprietary Kniterate - at Haxlr8r, Kickstarter success - [http://www.kniterate.com/product/kniterate-the-digital-knitting-machine/]
	*[http://www.varvarag.info/circular-knitic/ CircularKnitic Project]		*[http://www.varvarag.info/circular-knitic/ CircularKnitic Project]

Eric: Added a Category to the Page

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	**[https://hackaday.com/2014/02/20/openknit-the-open-source-knitting-machine/ hackaday story]		**[https://hackaday.com/2014/02/20/openknit-the-open-source-knitting-machine/ hackaday story]
	*Andre Bandarra - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM4Rb0DTyKU		*Andre Bandarra - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM4Rb0DTyKU

			[[Category: Textiles]]

Marcin: /* Open Source Knowhow */

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Open Source Knowhow

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	=Open Source ~~Knowhow~~=		=State of Open Source Availability=

	The linear machine went closed source after some early development. there is a github page but the design is frozen in beta mode.		The linear machine went closed source after some early development. there is a github page but the design is frozen in beta mode.

Marcin: /* Product Ecology */

2019-01-04T17:53:15Z

Product Ecology

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			=Open Source Knowhow=

			The linear machine went closed source after some early development. there is a github page but the design is frozen in beta mode.
			https://github.com/g3rard/OpenKnit

			It seems linear machines are usually used for intricate designs in the fabric, but also to change the weave on the fly. I think the complexity of the machine vs the limited utility make circular machines more favorable.

			Machines that make denim are a whole different beast
			https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_G0YtXeLlY

			It appears most industrial machines that are used to make larger pieces of fabric use circular machines.
			https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHDY-QxANVk
			https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=simzE7S-8o8

			The CircularKnitic machine is a small format machine sized to make sock diameter output. It uses a simple 1 spool of thread at a time feed. It also uses the same style needles typically used in hobby linear machines. There are a handful of hobby circular machines for sale that are in this size category.
			https://github.com/var-mar/circular_knitic
			https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri9l0QdsUXA

			I dont know anything about the different types of weaving/knitting but the industrial circular machines are fed from many spools at the same time. They also use much smaller gauged needles for a finer weave. Later the circle of fabric is typically cut lengthwise to be used as a simple flat piece to make shirts etc.

			I think the best short term path forward is to increase the size of the CircularKnitic. Perhaps sized to be a diameter able to be mounted on a piece of standard ply wood. If all goes well, it should create large pieces of fabric at a slow speed. I think the utility of a full sized piece of fabric is appealing for a variety of uses. Perhaps later, the speed could be increased, then maybe refine the design for smaller thread and finer gauge needles. To change the style of weaving/knitting and increase the number of spools fed into the machine would be much more of a challenge.

	=Videos=		=Videos=

Dorkmo: /* Videos */

2018-12-10T01:05:13Z

Videos

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Dorkmo: /* Useful Links */

2018-12-09T18:11:55Z

Useful Links

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	**[https://github.com/g3rard/OpenKnit github]		**[https://github.com/g3rard/OpenKnit github]
	**[https://hackaday.com/2014/02/20/openknit-the-open-source-knitting-machine/ hackaday story]		**[https://hackaday.com/2014/02/20/openknit-the-open-source-knitting-machine/ hackaday story]
			*Andre Bandarra - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM4Rb0DTyKU

Dorkmo: /* See Also */

2018-02-24T22:58:06Z

Dorkmo: /* See Also */

2018-02-24T17:04:27Z

Marcin at 12:07, 24 February 2018

2018-02-24T12:07:28Z

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	Knitting machines were developed throughout the 20th century in order to speed up what was otherwise a very time-consuming process for producing clothing. Initially they improved upon an operation ostentibly involving two knitting needles, by using moving carriages past a row of small moveable hooks, and then allowed for those pins to be selected by a computer program. Each step represented an order of magnitude decrease in human labour-time needed to make a given garment.		Knitting machines were developed throughout the 20th century in order to speed up what was otherwise a very time-consuming process for producing clothing. Initially they improved upon an operation ostentibly involving two knitting needles, by using moving carriages past a row of small moveable hooks, and then allowed for those pins to be selected by a computer program. Each step represented an order of magnitude decrease in human labour-time needed to make a given garment.





	=Research=		=Research=
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	==Circular Knitting Machines==		==Circular Knitting Machines==
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	[[Image:CKhook.jpg\|thumb\|hook example]]		[[Image:CKhook.jpg\|thumb\|hook example]]


	[http://etcetorize.blogspot.ca/2010/11/spool-knitting.html Their theory of operation is relatively simple], but as far as I know there are no CNC designs in the public domain, although there is [http://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=sock+knitting+machine&btnG=&hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5 a lot of information] to search through and [http://www.oldtymestockings.com/sock_machines_english.html many images] of actual machines with long-expired patents.		[http://etcetorize.blogspot.ca/2010/11/spool-knitting.html Their theory of operation is relatively simple], but as far as I know there are no CNC designs in the public domain, although there is [http://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=sock+knitting+machine&btnG=&hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5 a lot of information] to search through and [http://www.oldtymestockings.com/sock_machines_english.html many images] of actual machines with long-expired patents.
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	=See Also=		=See Also=

	* [[Open Source Textile Construction Set]]		* [[Open Source Textile Construction Set]]





	=Useful Links=		=Useful Links=
			*OpenKnit devolves to proprietary Kniterate - at Haxlr8r, Kickstarter success - [http://www.kniterate.com/product/kniterate-the-digital-knitting-machine/]
	*[http://www.varvarag.info/circular-knitic/ CircularKnitic Project]		*[http://www.varvarag.info/circular-knitic/ CircularKnitic Project]
	** [http://www.instructables.com/id/Circular-Knitic/ Instructable]		** [http://www.instructables.com/id/Circular-Knitic/ Instructable]

Dorkmo: /* Research */

2018-02-21T17:01:40Z

Research

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	As far as I have seen from these modern plastic versions, their hooks are not designed to be locked in place (as in the 8.5minute sock video, when turning a heel), so some modification may be needed to add that functionality. After that, it may be possible to add digital control of individual hooks as with the above linear machines. In the near term, it would be very helpful to see the internals of one of these machines (preferably a high-end one), so am appealing for anyone out there to keep an eye out for any broken-down Addi Express machines, so that we can avoid 'reinventing the wheel' from scratch. - [[User:4ndy\|Andy D]]		As far as I have seen from these modern plastic versions, their hooks are not designed to be locked in place (as in the 8.5minute sock video, when turning a heel), so some modification may be needed to add that functionality. After that, it may be possible to add digital control of individual hooks as with the above linear machines. In the near term, it would be very helpful to see the internals of one of these machines (preferably a high-end one), so am appealing for anyone out there to keep an eye out for any broken-down Addi Express machines, so that we can avoid 'reinventing the wheel' from scratch. - [[User:4ndy\|Andy D]]

			==Needles==

			'''plastic needles'''

			https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0074O9U3S?ref_=pfb_63ca9g6b79ba0g0c7151il8603cd

			Addi Express

	=Product Ecology=		=Product Ecology=

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	*http://www.terrot.de/en/		*http://www.terrot.de/en/

			'''Double Knit'''

			*https://www.seamwork.com/issues/2015/01/working-with-double-knit
			*https://oliverands.com/community/blog/2010/12/some-knit-fabric-basics.html

	=Useful Links=		=Useful Links=

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	* [[Open Source Textile Construction Set]]		* [[Open Source Textile Construction Set]]

			'''Industry Standard'''

			*http://www.terrot.de/en/

	=Useful Links=		=Useful Links=