i'm a crocheter and knitter, and seriously considering buying some various types of knitting machines. and then i stumbled across this video, and boy, do i want this brother machine, omg! y'all are so freakin smart. thank you so much for doing stuff like this. making is an addiction for me. this is incredible though, great work! hackers are the best
This blew my mind! Would love a more detailed tutorial that assumes no knowledge of programming. Where to find images, how to load to photos hope, where, download the other programs mentioned etc. First part of this vid was too technical for me. Knitting part easy. Great eork. Thanks
Pretty cool stuff. It is amazing that someone saw a need and spent the time to write a Tandy Floppy Drive emulator in python. Very impressive use of an older technology. Good job Becky!
Hi BEcky, You are amzing. WOuld never be able to do all that. I would suggest however that you machine needs some oiling on the carriage and bed. Best of luck.
i am old enough to know what that machine is and that was cool and alot better then when it was made in the 80's and you are very crafty to reuse old machine
@mchin805, The Brother KH-930i has a floppy drive whereas, the KH-930 does not. Other than that, they're both exactly the same. I assume that you can hack the same way. You may want to go to her website for step-by-step instruction.
Hello, I was wondering how you altered your FTDI cable. I do not have access to a Windows based computer and as far as I have found there are no instructions for this process through a Mac based computer. Also if you could explain the process of installing drivers on the Mac system. I have seen a number of hacked machines operating in conjunction with a Mac platform but no direct process guides available. Any help would be greatly, GREATLY appreciated!
Ruttapong LaPlume the easiest way to get patterns from your computer to the machine is using the cable she describes here, and using a free Mac software called “img2track” which does all the legwork for you. They also sell the cable she’s speaking off if you’re not up to altering the cable yourself. This is by far the easiest way to transfer patterns. If you are using a Brother knitting machine and your machine doesn’t accept the connector for the Floppy Drive, you can use the BrotherLink4 which is also called the Brother Super Cartridge.
That was very interesting and you all are so smart to figure this out, but I have no idea how or what you really did, lol, I am technologically impaired! Hehehe, I have a CompuKnit 111 the same as the 930 but would never be able to do what you did, there was no info on the adjustments done to cord. Amazing job THANKS!!
I have the same machine, I haven't used it in a long time, I was wondering how I ever would be able to do my own designs. This is great!!!! But, I'm still quite confused on how you did all this....
the basics shown here are: 1) use an image making program to create a simple image of a pattern on your computer, 2) use another program to turn this image into pattern data the knitting machine can understand, 3) connect your computer to the knitting machine using a special cable to load the data onto the knitting machine, and then 4) pattern knit like normal. the magic here is the special cable to talk to the machine, plus the software that turns the image into a pattern on the knitting machine. when this video was made, the software did not look like a regular app (it had no user interface) and you had to type commands to get the data onto the knitting machine. now, years later, there are software programs that are regular apps and are much easier to use. I haven't tried these yet or else I'd include links, but if you search for 'brother machine knitting software' you should find them. some links for hardware and software projects for machine knitters (not complete) eKnitter eknitter.com img2track daviworks.com/knitting/ AYAB ayab-knitting.com/
I have the same machine, I haven't used it in a long time, I was wondering how I ever would be able to do my own designs. This is great!!!! But, I'm still quite confused on how you did all this....I better get help from someone who knows computers...
Mary Elizabeth the KH-950e doesn’t have a Floppy Drive (FPPD) connector. It does however have a cartridge slot, which you can use to upload and download patterns to a “Brother Super Cartridge” aka a BrotherLink4. It’s not exactly cheap, but it works really well. And the process of getting the image from your computer to the machine is a lot less fiddley than what this video shows. :)
It seems simpler than it really is. I didn't realize I had to order the small digikey part, buy a soldering iron, electrical tape and all that jazz - should provide a list of materials needed. But finally did get the USB cable done. Now I am totally lost at the python software / Github part. I just don't get the instructions. Please help!! I am on a mac and python seems to be there. I don't understand the line where I need to have the "CD of the Brother Directory".
LOVE IT, im new to programing, just started last year, but i have been knitting for years!!!! i have an old toyota machine that is totaly low techek, but now i want to get a comuter driven machine just so that i can program it!!! that is if i can find a machine on a studen budget..... how did you change the data cable? thanks again for the video!
Hi, Do you know if it is possible to do the same with CK-35 brother machine? I have a possibility to buy one for a good price now, only without the PPD cartridge accessory. If I knew I could hack it like this I wouldn't hesitate at all. Thank you
I have tried several times and always get the same error "Traceback (most recent call last): File "./PDDemulate.py", line 69, in import serial ImportError: No module named serial" What can I do.... I'm newbie
Huy!! un millon de gracias por ensenar cosas asi ...solo para inteligente !! Me voy a comprar esa maquina solo para ver si me funciona ...en realidad yo soy buena para el tejido a mano pero hace tiempo que queria comprame una maquina de tejer a ver que onda...ya la vi en Ebay jejeje ahora falta el dinero porque las ganas ya las tengo jejeje! un millon fde graciassssssssssssssss!! besos
I've downloaded the knitting machine master file and put it into my documents folder. When I go into terminal and type in ls, all I get are a list of computers folders i.e. applications, library etc...
Almost all computerized knitting machines have some sort of computer link hack now. The machines are old, and not made any more, and computer geeks have gotten ahold of them and done some really clever engineering. I recommend looking at a free software program called “img2track” which can connect to many different models of Brother/KnitKing machines. If you’re using a different brand you might want to look into DesignAKnit, and the appropriate cable for your model of knitting machine. :)
The way you use the machine you should oil it frequently. Check the manual and see after how many hours of use it should be done. I just bought a PPD for y machine and a Super Cartridge so I can hook it up to a computer. Got it from Dknits.com FOr those of us how can't do what you do. But do oil and clean the machine and it will last a long time.
@bilyisbored92 it would go much faster if she didn't have to explain each step. The lnext step is to replace the Brother electronics entirely and drive the solenoids directly from a microcontroller. . That would eliminate many steps and provide more memory.
Your skill level is clearly way above this, but could you make a video about adding cool patches to work shirts (like dickies or something similar). Sort of like the name patch you would normally find on those shirts. That would be cool.
Very confusing and you still had to crank it yourself. My dream is to have machines that knit the clothing themselves. Machines that knit socks and fabric pieces that are ready to be sown together. but that stuff only exists in Asia!
All the people who hate Mac's because they say "you can't customize as much, and do as much" are just too dumb to actually get into any of the software.
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i'm a crocheter and knitter, and seriously considering buying some various types of knitting machines. and then i stumbled across this video, and boy, do i want this brother machine, omg! y'all are so freakin smart. thank you so much for doing stuff like this. making is an addiction for me. this is incredible though, great work! hackers are the best
This blew my mind! Would love a more detailed tutorial that assumes no knowledge of programming. Where to find images, how to load to photos hope, where, download the other programs mentioned etc. First part of this vid was too technical for me. Knitting part easy. Great eork. Thanks
@bilyisbored92 totally, now it's possible to make any graphic into a sweater, scarf, etc.
Pretty cool stuff. It is amazing that someone saw a need and spent the time to write a Tandy Floppy Drive emulator in python. Very impressive use of an older technology. Good job Becky!
Knitting machines have always been an unfathomable mystery to me.... nice video. :)
@DrSkeletor it's for delivery/pickup in the Puget Sound area only... lucky Seattelites!
my cat searched "65i" for some reason and somehow I am here . Nicely explained video👍
@Sillyzombie666 original music by Collin Cunningham! =]
Hi BEcky, You are amzing. WOuld never be able to do all that. I would suggest however that you machine needs some oiling on the carriage and bed.
Best of luck.
very cool...I wonder how creative I could get using the natural fibers and colors in my fibershed with this idea...
i am old enough to know what that machine is and that was cool and alot better then when it was made in the 80's and you are very crafty to reuse old machine
@casz00gamer made it, search for "ascii heart necklace" to find it & get one.
How many stitches per inch does this do?
Any update on this? I wonder if there is other ways of doing it now days.
@mchin805, The Brother KH-930i has a floppy drive whereas, the KH-930 does not. Other than that, they're both exactly the same. I assume that you can hack the same way. You may want to go to her website for step-by-step instruction.
Omg that's incredible..I'm in awe. Becky please be my friend. 😍
Hello, I was wondering how you altered your FTDI cable. I do not have access to a Windows based computer and as far as I have found there are no instructions for this process through a Mac based computer. Also if you could explain the process of installing drivers on the Mac system. I have seen a number of hacked machines operating in conjunction with a Mac platform but no direct process guides available. Any help would be greatly, GREATLY appreciated!
Ruttapong LaPlume the easiest way to get patterns from your computer to the machine is using the cable she describes here, and using a free Mac software called “img2track” which does all the legwork for you. They also sell the cable she’s speaking off if you’re not up to altering the cable yourself. This is by far the easiest way to transfer patterns. If you are using a Brother knitting machine and your machine doesn’t accept the connector for the Floppy Drive, you can use the BrotherLink4 which is also called the Brother Super Cartridge.
@euvid1 Lol, i noticed it too, black oil streaks on the bed, needs a cleaning, will stain the yarn at this point.
That was very interesting and you all are so smart to figure this out, but I have no idea how or what you really did, lol, I am technologically impaired! Hehehe, I have a CompuKnit 111 the same as the 930 but would never be able to do what you did, there was no info on the adjustments done to cord. Amazing job THANKS!!
Can you only export photoshop files to the knitting machine? Can you use other files without photoshop?
I have the same machine, I haven't used it in a long time, I was wondering how I ever would be able to do my own designs. This is great!!!! But, I'm still quite confused on how you did all this....
the basics shown here are: 1) use an image making program to create a simple image of a pattern on your computer, 2) use another program to turn this image into pattern data the knitting machine can understand, 3) connect your computer to the knitting machine using a special cable to load the data onto the knitting machine, and then 4) pattern knit like normal.
the magic here is the special cable to talk to the machine, plus the software that turns the image into a pattern on the knitting machine.
when this video was made, the software did not look like a regular app (it had no user interface) and you had to type commands to get the data onto the knitting machine.
now, years later, there are software programs that are regular apps and are much easier to use. I haven't tried these yet or else I'd include links, but if you search for 'brother machine knitting software' you should find them.
some links for hardware and software projects for machine knitters (not complete)
eKnitter eknitter.com
img2track daviworks.com/knitting/
AYAB ayab-knitting.com/
coolest hack ever - but even cooler to remember all that mystic numbers ...
@ryolo132 Nope, it's a 1 bit image - 1 bit is used to describe each pixel in the image. Look up "Binary Image" in wikipedia.
What other brother electroknit machines will this work with
I have the same machine, I haven't used it in a long time, I was wondering how I ever would be able to do my own designs. This is great!!!! But, I'm still quite confused on how you did all this....I better get help from someone who knows computers...
Do you know if this works with the Brother KH-950e too?
Thanks!
Mary Elizabeth the KH-950e doesn’t have a Floppy Drive (FPPD) connector. It does however have a cartridge slot, which you can use to upload and download patterns to a “Brother Super Cartridge” aka a BrotherLink4. It’s not exactly cheap, but it works really well. And the process of getting the image from your computer to the machine is a lot less fiddley than what this video shows. :)
@@KevKevAllen do u know what the 970 uses
Whats the difference between the KH-930 and the KH-930E?
THIS JUST BLEW MY MIND!
It seems simpler than it really is. I didn't realize I had to order the small digikey part, buy a soldering iron, electrical tape and all that jazz - should provide a list of materials needed. But finally did get the USB cable done. Now I am totally lost at the python software / Github part. I just don't get the instructions. Please help!! I am on a mac and python seems to be there. I don't understand the line where I need to have the "CD of the Brother Directory".
😍😍😍
I still have my old Tandy floppy.
Thanks for this video, I was in search of a cheaper solution to DAK and the bl5 cable.
LOVE IT, im new to programing, just started last year, but i have been knitting for years!!!! i have an old toyota machine that is totaly low techek, but now i want to get a comuter driven machine just so that i can program it!!! that is if i can find a machine on a studen budget..... how did you change the data cable?
thanks again for the video!
@TheEdbassmasterfan You are not alone.
Becky, can you please do a video on the green and red wires on the cord? I'm stuck on that step.
Amazing…🥺
got it, thanks, do you know if it works with any other model of electroknit
I also downloaded the img2track software. Does this replace any of the steps in your tutorial?
Hi,
Do you know if it is possible to do the same with CK-35 brother machine? I have a possibility to buy one for a good price now, only without the PPD cartridge accessory. If I knew I could hack it like this I wouldn't hesitate at all.
Thank you
where can I buy this machine? is there a 2016 model
Roberto Santander the last knitting machine was made in 1997 and nothing has been made for the home market since. :(
hi nice video.
how many colors you can mix with that machine ???
Hi,
I'm very interested in this way to knitting machine, but I have a BROTHER HK 970.
I can use this method on this knitting machine?
Thanks
how do i knit with 16 million colors with this machine?
just swap between 16 million different yarns while knitting and you're good do go.
I have tried several times and always get the same error
"Traceback (most recent call last):
File "./PDDemulate.py", line 69, in
import serial
ImportError: No module named serial"
What can I do.... I'm newbie
I am going to show this to my wife, she will love it.
Can you make anything else other than squares?? Can you make dresses?
you can make sweaters, dresses, lace, scarves, etc. the pieces do not have to be rectangular.
sweet i did this and it totally works thank you so much
could you post the pdf link again, or the web page where to find it please that one doesnt work, thanks
Huy!! un millon de gracias por ensenar cosas asi ...solo para inteligente !!
Me voy a comprar esa maquina solo para ver si me funciona ...en realidad yo soy buena para el tejido a mano pero hace tiempo que queria comprame una maquina de tejer a ver que onda...ya la vi en Ebay jejeje ahora falta el dinero porque las ganas ya las tengo jejeje! un millon fde graciassssssssssssssss!! besos
RUclips whent its best.
Geez, 5261 unread gmail messages? Becky's next project should be an inbox reading robot!
Bloody Fantastic! Very clever indeed!
I've downloaded the knitting machine master file and put it into my documents folder. When I go into terminal and type in ls, all I get are a list of computers folders i.e. applications, library etc...
Is there any other machines other than the KH930e that can be hacked?
Almost all computerized knitting machines have some sort of computer link hack now. The machines are old, and not made any more, and computer geeks have gotten ahold of them and done some really clever engineering. I recommend looking at a free software program called “img2track” which can connect to many different models of Brother/KnitKing machines. If you’re using a different brand you might want to look into DesignAKnit, and the appropriate cable for your model of knitting machine. :)
Really wish i was smart enough to do this :(
i'm gonna try this later on today!
looks great. to bad i dont have one of them fancy knitting machines
But till it blend?
wow that looks so complicated, but at least it worked!!
really really really cool becky!
Who else almost clicked "OK" when the Photoshop window was open?
@altradude The question is "Could you find all of her's" The test of alpha nerd at its best .
The way you use the machine you should oil it frequently. Check the manual and see after how many hours of use it should be done.
I just bought a PPD for y machine and a Super Cartridge so I can hook it up to a computer. Got it from Dknits.com FOr those of us how can't do what you do. But do oil and clean the machine and it will last a long time.
wow... I just inherited a punch card knitter. I would like to know how you do that.
i have got jumberca but my machinries problems electronical
Wow, never mind, just saw the link, very helpful, thanks!!!
@bilyisbored92 it would go much faster if she didn't have to explain each step. The lnext step is to replace the Brother electronics entirely and drive the solenoids directly from a microcontroller. . That would eliminate many steps and provide more memory.
You should hack a stove next.
you are amazing! keep up the genius stuff!
wow you've got patience
very cool
Your skill level is clearly way above this, but could you make a video about adding cool patches to work shirts (like dickies or something similar). Sort of like the name patch you would normally find on those shirts. That would be cool.
look for a makerspace in your area with an embroidery machine
Cool Necklace
*Sarcism* Your so cool hacking a sewing machine, your so gangster *Sarcism*
cool, I've never seen a machine like that before...
Wow, knitting nerds!!! So cool! :)
Great video.
I'm not one for knitting but it is a very cool machine
oh my god this is brilliant!
You should make some sort of motor that will slide it back and forth for you! xD
Brilliant.
Very confusing and you still had to crank it yourself. My dream is to have machines that knit the clothing themselves. Machines that knit socks and fabric pieces that are ready to be sown together. but that stuff only exists in Asia!
actually some smart guy came up with the idea to make such a thing - its called Kniterate and costs around a thousand bucks.
LOL Steve Conklin! I wonder if he's related to me...
too mind boggling awesome
That's very cool.
pretty cool
All these numbers make my brain hurt...
@fredlllll Tell that to my triceps! =]
All the people who hate Mac's because they say "you can't customize as much, and do as much" are just too dumb to actually get into any of the software.
yes now i dont need to buy cloths i can just buy thread lol
That WAS straightforward!... If you actually are a computer/knitting-hacking genius like her. Otherwise that was just 7 minutes of none sence.
I soooo love this !!!
I don't know much about knitting, but I know a cute and clever girl when I see one.
Nice!
Smart and cool
Nice Job. Now add a moter so you do not have to work so hard hehe BIG SMILE.
i dont get it
electronic knitting sounds like the machine does it itself and noone has to move the slider =/
COOOOOOOOOOL
@JustBenInLA
not if you are a programer :D