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Thanks to the [[Embroidery Pledge]] in 2016 the Space has a '''Brother Innov-is 750E Embroidery Machine'''. | Thanks to the [[Embroidery Pledge]] in 2016 the Space has a '''Brother Innov-is 750E Embroidery Machine'''. | ||
Revision as of 15:57, 30 September 2019
| Embroidery Machine | |
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| Manufacturer | Brother |
| Model | Innov-is 750E |
| Obtained | Pledge Drive (August 2016) |
| Location | Textiles Workshop |
| Team | Craft & Textiles |
| Induction Required | Yes (use request form) |
| Tools: all pages • list • Power Tools • Broken tools {{}} | |
- For the current pledge drive see Professional Embroidery Machine Pledge.
Thanks to the Embroidery Pledge in 2016 the Space has a Brother Innov-is 750E Embroidery Machine.
How to use
Some guideline on using the machine are on the Embroidery Machine/Inductions page. Also, see the manuals and web-videos linked below.
Software
The official software for the machine is available online, but costs about £400 see Software (Brother). The space has a license to run a single copy on site. However, there are alternatives:
PE Design
As the Manual explains, if you are just importing and tweaking .bmp files, so you can use any image editor to make your design, then tweak it in PE Design.
Creating a .bmp
Many program can create .bmp bitmaps:
Other programs can export .png bitmaps which can be converted to .bmp files:
- Inkscape (Windows, Linux)
Manuals
- Quick Reference Guide
- Operation Manual
- Operation Manual for USB Feature
- USB media compatibility list
- PE-Design Plus Instruction Manual
Further reading
Check out Vince J. Accuri's very detailed videos of the Brother PE-770, especially these ones: -
- Upper thread take-up arm problems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiuDKcCfj4U
- Bobbin case tension testing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBV-MJI9RHg
- Needle hook timing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OO0hJHLMFo
Servicing
Taking the machine apart is quite complex, however this video, whilst for a slightly different model, was a great help in locating all the screws and internal clips. YouTube