Comment by merelysounds
4 days 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%...
and if you need help choosing which is best for your needs...
>> https://www.changhua-knitting-machine.com/how-to-select-the-...
Are 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.
There 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?
No. Machines cannot do that reliably, it's still in the realm of research. Crochet is much less simplifiable compared to knitting
crochet, sir. croquet is a game with balls and mallets ;)
He knows what he said. Now can we have an automated machine for balls and mallets please!
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That's a game with balls and mallets. You're thinking of croquettes