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Passap Powered Semi-Industrial Knitting Machine

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Nickname Make Model Where Manual Issue Tracker Status
"Kath" Passap Workshop Tool: Knitting Machine (Kath) TBC

Class Green Equipment

Overview

Powered Semi-Industrial Knitting Machine - donated by Mike from Game Over. Believed to be working but yet to be commissioned

How it works

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Specifications

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History

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Step 1: Create your design

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Step 2: Obtain materials

Buy yarn - it seems 3 ply to double knitting are suitable. Smooth yarns are best to avoid tangles (don't use fluffy or boucle yarns).

Step 3: Knit several rows

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Step 4: Open the AYAB software

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Knitting machines are complex and we're just beginning to learn about them (e.g. that you need lots of patience). Hopefully people will add more useful information to this page as we find out more.

Maintenance

  • If the machine is broken or needs maintenance, create an issue in the issue tracker (link in Troubleshooting above)
    • Label the issue: 'Tool: Knitting Machine (Kath)'
    • If broken, add Broken label, otherwise add the Bug label
    • If general maintenance required, add Maintenance label
    • If parts or consumables need purchasing, add Shopping label

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