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> Until recently most textile fabrication processes were limited to the creation of surface-based forms. If you enjoyed this article, you might enjoy looking a
by merelysounds 11mo ago
> Until recently most textile fabrication processes were limited to the creation of surface-based forms.
If you enjoyed this article, you might enjoy looking at the existing knitting machines, many are fascinating and very accessible. There are models powered by a hand crank[1], or with programmable patterns[2], or open source (open hardware).
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circular_knitting#/media/File%3AKnitting_Nancy_with_crank.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circular_knitting#/media/File%...
[2]: https://machineknitting.fandom.com/wiki/Silver_F370K https://machineknitting.fandom.com/wiki/Silver_F370K
- willvarfar 11mo agoAre there croquet machines yet? Googling is really confusing with lots of forum people saying there aren't any true ones, and lots of webshops claiming to sell them.
- rausr 11mo agocrochet, sir. croquet is a game with balls and mallets ;)
- nicolailolansen 11mo agoHe knows what he said. Now can we have an automated machine for balls and mallets please!
- srean 11mo agoAre you Daniel Craig :) ?
- jezzamon 11mo agoNo. Machines cannot do that reliably, it's still in the realm of research. Crochet is much less simplifiable compared to knitting
- estimator7292 11mo agoThere are some simplified crochet patterns that can be mechanized, but for the most part we haven't found a way to generically mechanize crochet. I don't fully understand why, apparently most patterns require manipulating the yarn in a way that simply requires human dexterity?
- MengerSponge 11mo agoThat's a game with balls and mallets. You're thinking of croquettes
- ludicrousdispla 11mo agoand if you need help choosing which is best for your needs... >> https://www.changhua-knitting-machine.com/how-to-select-the-best-industrial-knitting-machine.html https://www.changhua-knitting-machine.com/how-to-select-the-...