Barudan BENT-ZQ-201U Embroidery Machine - Revision history

Lucy at 06:42, 17 August 2018

2018-08-17T06:42:36Z

Lucy at 06:37, 17 August 2018

2018-08-17T06:37:27Z

Lucy at 06:34, 17 August 2018

2018-08-17T06:34:12Z

Jeff at 23:05, 7 August 2018

2018-08-07T23:05:05Z

Jeff at 23:04, 7 August 2018

2018-08-07T23:04:54Z

Ian: /* Software Support */

2018-02-05T03:32:01Z

‎Software Support

Ian: /* Floppy Drive Replacement */

2018-02-04T13:34:44Z

‎Floppy Drive Replacement

Ian: /* Items to Fix or Purchase */

2018-02-04T13:32:09Z

‎Items to Fix or Purchase

Ian at 13:21, 4 February 2018

2018-02-04T13:21:50Z

Ian: /* To Research */

2018-02-01T20:23:24Z

‎To Research

@@ Line 20: / Line 20: @@
 *We've verified that the machine functions, and can embroider. (YAY!!) All 15 needles are currently operational. About half of the thread break sensors are not detecting breaks. If a thread breaks while stitching the machine may continue to stitch without thread. Thread breaks are fairly common for various reasons (on any embroidery machine). So, do not leave the machine unattended as you may end up with a project that is only hole-punched.
 *The cap frame has been verified as functional! :)
-*We are learning software and will purchase a package soon
+*Software available is Embrilliance on the embroidery computer. Demo versions can be downloaded for practice and learning that are fully functional but will not save. [http://embrilliance.com/demonstration-versions Embrilliance Demo]
 =Items to Fix or Purchase=
@@ Line 27: / Line 27: @@
 *Broken - Barudan P732014 Cover (E-stop) - [https://www.flickr.com/photos/iancole/38598386315/in/album-72157662287271457/ Pic] - ([http://www.shopbarudan.com/p-2429-p732014-cover-end-r-whole-mf250120.aspx P732014]) - $36.90
 *Plastics are yellowed - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retr0bright Retr0bright] might be a good project to restore the color

@@ Line 11: / Line 11: @@
 *These machines were manufactured between 1997 and 2003
 *Reference - [http://wiki.makerfx.org/images/f/f6/Barudan_KBModelDecode.pdf Barudan Model Decoder (PDF)]
 *[https://www.flickr.com/photos/iancole/sets/72157662287271457 Our photo album for the Barudan Elite on Flickr]

@@ Line 11: / Line 11: @@
 *These machines were manufactured between 1997 and 2003
 *Reference - [http://wiki.makerfx.org/images/f/f6/Barudan_KBModelDecode.pdf Barudan Model Decoder (PDF)]
 *[https://www.flickr.com/photos/iancole/sets/72157662287271457 Our photo album for the Barudan Elite on Flickr]
@@ Line 18: / Line 19: @@
 = Current State =
-*We've verified that the machine functions, and can embroider. (YAY!!) We are currently learning how to tension thread and to verify operation on all needles. We currently have 11 of 15 needles loaded and tensioned properly. We believe that we can operate 14 of 15 currently, and with a few hours work (and lots of rethreading) we could have all 15 operational.
+*We've verified that the machine functions, and can embroider. (YAY!!) All 15 needles are currently operational. About half of the thread break sensors are not detecting breaks. If a thread breaks while stitching the machine may continue to stitch without thread. Thread breaks are fairly common for various reasons (on any embroidery machine). So, do not leave the machine unattended as you may end up with a project that is only hole-punched.
 *The cap frame has been verified as functional! :)
 *We are learning software and will purchase a package soon
@@ Line 27: / Line 28: @@
 *Broken - Barudan P732014 Cover (E-stop) - [https://www.flickr.com/photos/iancole/38598386315/in/album-72157662287271457/ Pic] - ([http://www.shopbarudan.com/p-2429-p732014-cover-end-r-whole-mf250120.aspx P732014]) - $36.90
 *Plastics are yellowed - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retr0bright Retr0bright] might be a good project to restore the color
-*Broken - Tension Post Sensor Wheels (HT240290) are cracking / broken. Ian ordered a new set (18) from China. [https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20180108072239&SearchText=HT240290 AliExpress - Tension Post Sensor Wheel HT240290 for Barudan embroidery] - The parts have arrived, but it is a good bit of work to replace them, so we are going to keep moving for now, then do a teardown at a later date. At the moment only needle #15 is broken beyond use.
 = Completed Items =
@@ Line 38: / Line 39: @@
 *Helpful - Thread Tension Gauge (top thread) - [https://allstitch.net/product/embroidery-thread-tension-gauge-4005.cfm Allstitch embroidery] - $19.75 - received
 *Helpful - Bobbin Tension Gauge - [https://www.amazon.com/Towa-M-Style-Sewing-Thread-Tension/dp/B00MFS2APS/ Amazon] - $54.95 - received
 = Parts =

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:05, 7 August 2018
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{MFXReserveToolTime}}		{{MFXReserveToolTime}}
−
	=Overview=		=Overview=

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:04, 7 August 2018
Line 1:		Line 1:
		+	{{MFXReserveToolTime}}
		+
	=Overview=		=Overview=

@@ Line 62: / Line 62: @@
 = Software Support =
-* The Barudan Elite can consume the industry-standard .DST format
+* The Barudan Elite can consume the industry-standard .DST format (which does NOT have needle assignment), as well as the .UXY format (in the form of files named with .U01, .U02, etc.) which does support needle assignment.
 * [http://www.barudanamerica.com/index/software/tes.html Barudan TES] - Full embroidery design software from Barudan. We have an older copy of TES 2.0 that is running on an old Windows XP laptop. It is functional and can serial transfer to the embroidery machine. (Could be good for reverse engineering the protocol)
 * [http://www.embird.net/sw/embird/tutorial/barlnkup/barlnkup.htm Embird support for Barudan serial transfer] - [http://www.embird.net/manual/xtxtsnippet/barudandiagram.htm Embird cable wiring] (Embird has been emailed to inquire about non-profit pricing)

@@ Line 58: / Line 58: @@
 = Floppy Drive Replacement =
-* Gotek brand drive - Bill provided one to test, if it works we will return / replace it - [https://www.amazon.com/Gotek-SFR1M44-U100-1-44MB-Floppy-Emulator/dp/B0762NCHC6 Amazon link]
+* Gotek brand drive - Purchased, but have not decided to install - [https://www.amazon.com/Gotek-SFR1M44-U100-1-44MB-Floppy-Emulator/dp/B0762NCHC6 Amazon link]
-* [https://github.com/keirf/FlashFloppy Flashfloppy] - better software for the gotek drives, and will let us set for 720k if needed
+* [https://github.com/keirf/FlashFloppy Flashfloppy] - better software for the gotek drives.
 = Software Support =

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 =Overview=
-The Barudan BENT-ZQ-201U "Elite" is a 15 needle single head professional embroidery machine - this means you can have 15 colors in a design without stopping to change thread colors - but only do one piece of art at a time. (Barudan also makes multiple head machines that can embroider multiple pieces of art at the same time)
+The Barudan BENT-ZQ-201U "Elite" is a 15 needle single head professional embroidery machine - this means you can have 15 colors in a design without stopping to change thread colors - but only do one garment, hat, etc. at a time. (Barudan also makes multiple head machines that can embroider multiple pieces of art at the same time)
 *When we called shopBarudan, they pronounce the name BEAR - EWW - DAN
 *BENT designates the electronics - series and model of the machine - The BENT has a built-in driver box and a monochrome graphic LCD "automat"

@@ Line 55: / Line 55: @@
 * [https://www.plrelectronics.com/usb-reader/ "Black Box" USB reader & file transmission (serial) to Barudan Embroidery Machines] - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnxHvEnnOLw Demo Video] - $585 (yikes!) - Time for Octoprint for Embroidery...this is a perfect maker project...
 * [http://www.shopbarudan.com/p-3054-a100625-usb-serial-adapter.aspx Barudan Serial Adapter] - $48.25
 = Floppy Drive Replacement =