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*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 | *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 | *Plastics are yellowed - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retr0bright Retr0bright] might be a good project to restore the color | ||
− | *Tension Post Sensor Wheels (HT240290) are cracking / broken. Ian ordered a new set from China to arrive late Jan. [https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20180108072239&SearchText=HT240290 AliExpress - Tension Post Sensor Wheel HT240290 for Barudan embroidery] | + | *Broken - Tension Post Sensor Wheels (HT240290) are cracking / broken. Ian ordered a new set (18) from China to arrive late Jan. [https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20180108072239&SearchText=HT240290 AliExpress - Tension Post Sensor Wheel HT240290 for Barudan embroidery] |
− | *Broken - Baruan Needle Clamp Screw (KF230240) - [http://www.shopbarudan.com/p-2166-kf230240c-needle-clamp-screw-silver-sm-964-40x6.aspx shopBarudan] - $.041 | + | *Broken - Baruan Needle Clamp Screw (KF230240) - 2 are broken - [http://www.shopbarudan.com/p-2166-kf230240c-needle-clamp-screw-silver-sm-964-40x6.aspx shopBarudan] - $.041 |
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Revision as of 07:21, 14 January 2018
Contents
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)
- 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"
- 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 is also sometimes called "Tanto"
- These machines were manufactured between 1997 and 2003
- Reference - Barudan Model Decoder (PDF)
- Our photo album for the Barudan Elite on Flickr
An example of the BENT-ZQ-201U
Current State
- Machine has been donated, we are working through issues to get the machine operational.
Items to Fix or Purchase
- Broken - Barudan LA250051 Head Cover HQ (LA200051) - $45.88
- Broken - Barudan P732014 Cover (E-stop) - Pic - (P732014) - $36.90
- Plastics are yellowed - 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 to arrive late Jan. AliExpress - Tension Post Sensor Wheel HT240290 for Barudan embroidery
- Broken - Baruan Needle Clamp Screw (KF230240) - 2 are broken - shopBarudan - $.041
Completed Items
- Graphic LCD (Hitachi LMG6911RPBC-00T (specs) was not working due to a bad -24 inverter power supply. Neil made a small PS board and mounted it inside the electronic chassis. Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3
- Needle Change Errors - The machine needed a full degreasing, cleaning and lubrication. We'd purchased stepper motor drivers in the event they needed to be replaced, they will now be stored as parts. MTD2001 - Replacement ordered (qty 2). Datasheet
- Lithium battery - Internal memory is good, the machine had stored stitch files
- Training CD (NB10035) - Obtained; to be loaded on device to stay near machine
- Operators Manual (B8300) ordered from shopBarudan on 1/08/2017 - Obtained; will be located with machine
Parts
- Cap Frames - Cap Frames at shopBarudan - Barudan Cap Frame parts manual
- Advantage Cap Frame Drive Unit ("original") EFP008126 - Pic 1 - Pic 2 - shopBarudan
- Advantage Cap Frame Only - Pic 1 - Pic 2 - shopBarudan
- Hoops - There are a number of hoops with the machine, need to inventory and check condition of frames. Pic Blue Hoops at shopBarudan
- Barudan Parts Store Online - Looks like great parts availablity
- AliExpress - Barudan parts
Consumables
- There is a box of L-sized pre-wound white thread bobbins with the machine (they are marked L-120) Pic
- There is a box of various embroidery thread cones with the machine Pic
- There is a box of various embroidery backing with the machine Pic
To Research
- Floppy Drive emulator - PLR Electronics - $325 Amazon - $55.00
- "Black Box" USB reader & file transmission (serial) to Barudan Embroidery Machines - Demo Video - $585 (yikes!) - Time for Octoprint for Embroidery...this is a perfect maker project...
- Barudan Serial Adapter - $48.25
- Bobbin Tension Gauge - $55 (need to verify correct part)
Floppy Drive Replacement
- Gotek brand drive - Bill provided one to test, if it works we will return / replace it - Amazon link
- Flashfloppy - better software for the gotek drives, and will let us set for 720k if needed
Software Support
- Barudan TES - Full embroidery design software from Barudan. There is a free viewer version that will convert .dst to .fmc if needed. There is a TES CD (version?) with the machine, we have not tested it. TES Supports serial transfer to the embroidery machine. (Could be good for reverse engineering the protocol)
- Embird support for Barudan serial transfer - Embird cable wiring (Embird has been emailed to inquire about non-profit pricing)
- Wilcom - Serial Connection - Note that the "Tanto" designation is used here instead of BENT or Elite
- 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
- Embrilliance (used by Tiffany & Mike Smith) for mac can output .DST files, but not .FMC files (quick scan of website). Embrilliance does not seem to have serial port support.
Resources
- Barudan Model Decoder (PDF)
- Barudan BENT-ZQ Parts List found here - Note there are machines assembled in US and Japan with two different manuals
- Barudan Technical Sewing Head Maintenance Manual - found here
- Needle Depth Adjustment, ZQ/ZN sewing heads - found here
- Hook Timing, ZQ/ZN sewing heads - found here
- BENT System Floppy Disk Images - Current Release V2.50 R01 (posted 11//2007)
- Advantage Cap Frame - Need to verify model of cap frame\
- Technicians - Several listed in Orlando
- Barudan Board Repair
Internal Parts
- NEC 16-bit microprocessor D70236AGD-16 Datasheet Pic
- NEC RS-232 Line Driver Datasheet Pic
- Mitsubishi Inverter - FR-U120S-NO.1K-28 Manual - Pic of label
Serial Communication Specs
These specs come from the Wilcom Serial Support page
- Protocol=Standard Serial
- Baud=9600, or 38400
- Data bits=8
- Stop bits=1
- Parity=None
- Handshaking=Embroidery Machine