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* Floppy Drive emulator - [https://www.plrelectronics.com/xcart/floppy-drive-upgrade-to-usb-drive-standard-3-5-inch.html PLR Electronics - $325] [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EQ1R5YI Amazon - $55.00]
 
* Floppy Drive emulator - [https://www.plrelectronics.com/xcart/floppy-drive-upgrade-to-usb-drive-standard-3-5-inch.html PLR Electronics - $325] [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EQ1R5YI Amazon - $55.00]
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* [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 :)
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* [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
 
* [http://www.shopbarudan.com/p-3054-a100625-usb-serial-adapter.aspx Barudan Serial Adapter] - $48.25
 
* [http://www.shopbarudan.com/p-3354-nb10035-elite-bent-training-cd.aspx Barudan BENT Training CD] - $25
 
* [http://www.shopbarudan.com/p-3354-nb10035-elite-bent-training-cd.aspx Barudan BENT Training CD] - $25

Revision as of 07:12, 2 January 2018


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)

  • BENT designates the electronics - series and model of the machine - The BENT has a built-in driver box and a monochrome graphic LCD "automat"
  • ZQ is the head style designator ZQ is a 15 needle inline geometry with individual takeup
  • 201 indicates this model has a ositive Drive presser foot lift mechanism"
  • U is an option code for the "Under-thread Sensor Mechanism"
  • This model also appears to be called "Tanto"
  • These machines were manufactured between 1997 and 2003
  • Reference - Barudan Model Decoder (PDF)

Current State

  • Machine has been donated, and is currently in the shop awaiting repair.
  • Graphic LCD (Hitachi LMG6911RPBC-00T (specs) is not working (has backlight, but no display), but pressing buttons causes the machine to start moving, and appears to have proper movement on axis and head. Neil has the graphic LCD for troubleshooting. The model of the LCD is commonly available. LCD is Barudan part EBY01260, but is not available through shopbarudan.com
  • Battery Replacement - there is an onboard lithium battery (style unknown, likely a tabbed CR2032 or similar) - once we pull the electronic chassis, we can assess and replace.
  • Broken - Barudan LA250051 Head Cover HQ (LA200051) - $45.88
  • Broken - Barudan P732014 Cover (E-stop) (P732014) - $36.90

Parts

To Research

Software Support

  • Barudan TES - There is a viewer that will convert .dst to .fmc if needed (free), and there is a version that does full digitizing too
  • Embird - shows Barudan Support
  • Wilcom - Serial Connection - Shows Barudan support, but not the BENT model specifically
  • File Formats list - Looks like Barudan added .DST file support at some point, need to confirm BENT can take .DST vs. the Barudan specific .FMC

Note that Mike & Tiffany use Embrilliance for mac which can output .DST files, but not .FMC files (quick scan of website)

Resources

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