On the Hooptech system, at least the larger one, there is a -3 inch offset
in the Y direction with regard to "hoop center". If this information is not
entered in when creating a hoop in software, you are asking for trouble.
What can happen is... you leave the Hoop tech device clamp open and then go
to standard hoop center, and depending on what needle your needle case is
on, the handle to the hoop tech device will push into the back of the needle
case driving the needle case off it's foundation and rendering the machine
useless until the needle case can be repaired or replaced by a technician.
This design flaw is through no fault of Melco or Hoop tech. Just the simple
fact that this is an after market product that was not designed with the
Amaya in mind.
Just be sure to work with this device slowly and with certainty of every
step you take. Never power up the Amaya with the device on the machine and
never power down with the device on the machine. Create a new hoop(s) in
software to accommodate the device and if you are not sure how to do this,
educate yourself by someone who does knowing completely that you take full
responsibility for any and all mishaps that may arise when using this
device. This device also needs to be calibrated to your machine as it
doesn't simply "fit" when you slide it into the hoop arms. The reason is
that this device is meant to fit all machines (or most) and has to be
adjustable accordingly.
Know that this is a fancy device and it does allow you to sew on a good
number of items that you otherwise would not be able to sew. Hence, it
falls under the category of specialized embroidery and should come with a
price tag to match. A little preventive measure in case something terrible
should happen, say, late at night when you (or one of your employees) aren't
paying attention to what you are doing and then OOOOOPS!!!!
As a tech, I've seen the aftermath before, and although it's all repairable,
it's an unnecessary expense that costs way more than the price of the hoop
tech device, not to mention down time. You might also void your warranty if
Melco finds out because it's not an authorized Melco device. Geeze Louise -
That's no good!
Best of luck to all who venture forth with this and all 3rd party after
market devices!
Ed Orantes
Amaya Tech, Trainer & Owner
New Orleans, LA
504-258-6260
-----Original Message-----
From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Peachey Threads
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 11:57 AM
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [amayausers] Re: Hooptech clamping system
Hi Rod,
I did a search using "Hoop Tech" in the search box. This came up with quite
a bit. Hope that is helpful. I am following this as I purchased the TSC2.
Have been using it on my Barudan. Just tried putting it on my Amaya for the
first time. I can see there will be some problems with
clearance.............so I am interested in whatever anyone has to say.
Regards,
Karen
Peachey Threads
Embroidery & Digitizing
www.peacheythreads.com
It is the Peach
-----Original Message-----
From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of rodswen
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 5:23 PM
To: amayausers
Subject: [amayausers] Hooptech clamping system
Hello,
I seem to remember a while back there was a discussion of Hooptech clamp
systems on AMAYA.
I have searched for it, but I am unable to locate it.
Does anyone have info they are willing to share?
Thanks in advance.
Rod Swenson
Katbird
