[sudo-discuss] embroidery machine

people have been using the embroidery machine lately. you might notice a piece of fabric on it with practice runs on it, and a black piece with SUDOROOM in green thread. the machine works perfectly. if you want to learn how to use it, I can show you anytime i'm there, including every tuesday evening starting at 7pm. For now you need to use a stencil to get lettering. (although you can certainly try to freehand stuff) There are a couple of sets of letters you can set up to spell out your name or whatever. you could also take a thin piece of wood and carve a design into it, and use it as a stencil. You could also (easily) 3D print a stencil with the design of your choice on it. There is probably also a way to use the laser engraver to make a stencil, although the groove in the stencil should be a bit wider than the laser beam. Probably the right settings and the right wood would produce a good stencil after a single pass. Also, the embroidery machine can be used as a sewing machine, in which you can move the fabric in any direction (not just in a straight line). The catch being that you have to move it yourself and it won't guide you or help you keep a pace. The hardest part is controlling the speed using the pedal.. It's like a clutch on a sports car, it takes some getting used to. Let me know if you want a lesson. -jake