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- Page 1 Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual AVL Looms 2360 Park Avenue Chico, CA 95928-6785 U.S.A. 530 893-4915 530 893-1372 fax sales@avlusa.com www.avlusa.com Version 0.2 January 9, 2019...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Introductory Information Introductory Information ........................ 1 Safety ............................2 Introduction ..........................3 Loom Features ..........................3 Connecting to the Loom........................5 Getting Started ..........................6 Setting up communication ......................8 Naming Your Loom ........................12 Using the RESET Function ....................... 14 Shutdown the loom ........................ -
Page 5: Introductory Information
Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Introductory Information INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION NTRODUCTORY NFORMATION Introductory Information Page | 1... -
Page 6: Safety
Introductory Information Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual AFETY Before Getting Started: Please read the entire manual before using the software. WARNING: Never pull or cut power to the loom without first shutting down the loom through the software. Page | 2... -
Page 7: Introduction
Introductory Information NTRODUCTION About AVL AVL Looms has been in the business of designing and building some of the world’s finest handweaving looms since 1977. Jim Ahrens had been building and designing looms for a number of years before Jon Violette, the “V” in AVL, approached Ahrens about a partnership in 1977.Violette, an industrial management professional, had discovered... -
Page 8: Loom Features
Introductory Information Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual dobbylooms. Much like the legacy cartridge systems from the Compu-Dobby I and II, the Compu-Dobby 5 stores entire weaving files (WIFs) onboard with three significant advantages over all other systems: Ultra-fast pick writing. The system can achieve weaving speeds in excess of 100 picks per minute. -
Page 9: Connecting To The Loom
Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Connecting to the Loom CONNECTING TO THE LOOM ONNECTING TO THE ATTENTION: Please read through this entire section before powering on your loom. Connecting to the Loom Page | 5... -
Page 10: Getting Started
Connecting to the Loom Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual ETTING TARTED New Features: The loom uses a lighted interface for communication with the weaver. Light Name Description POWER Orange light means “power” to the loom in standby mode. Red light means “power” to the loom in weaving mode. - Page 11 Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Connecting to the Loom The software interface (AVL Drive) is web browser based so you do not need to download anything. Simply open your standard web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.) and type in the loom’s address.
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Page 12: Setting Up Communication
Connecting to the Loom Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual time you come to the loom. However, if Wifi connections are ever lost you can always revert to USB or LoomDirect. Connect the loom to power via the provided power cable. You can connect to a surge protector or multiple outlet adapter. - Page 13 Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual nual Connecting to the Loom Connecting to the Loom In the Address Bar, type in In the Address Bar, type in 192.168.7.2 or the Loom Name or the Loom NameURL and press Enter to open AVL Drive.
- Page 14 Connecting to the Loom Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Dobby V User’s Manual When the Network light shines the Network light shines green, the loom is now putting off its loom is now putting off its own network that can be found from your device.
- Page 15 Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Dobby V User’s Manual Connecting to the Loom Connecting to the Loom Select your network from the dropdown list and enter the password network from the dropdown list and enter the password network from the dropdown list and enter the password for your router.
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Page 16: Naming Your Loom
Connecting to the Loom Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Once you establish LAN WiFI connection you won’t have to go through this process again. You can shutdown your loom and you’ll be able to turn the loom on and connect to AVL Drive without these steps. - Page 17 Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Dobby V User’s Manual Connecting to the Loom Connecting to the Loom BAD EXAMPLES: my loom (loom would only show up as “my”) BAD EXAMPLES: my loom (loom would only show up as “my”) Note: If you ever forget the name of your loom you can always connect with the IP...
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Page 18: Using The Reset Function
Connecting to the Loom Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Dobby V User’s Manual RESET SING THE UNCTION If at any time you see the below alert, you’ll need If at any time you see the below alert, you’ll need to reset the web URL to to reset the web URL to reestablish connection to the loom. - Page 19 Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Connecting to the Loom Click Shutdown. Once the loom has completed the shutdown sequence, you can remove power from the loom. Shutdown the loom Page | 15...
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Page 21: Loom Software
Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Loom Software LOOM SOFTWARE OFTWARE Loom Software Page | 17... -
Page 22: File Tab
Loom Software Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Dobby V User’s Manual No matter how you are connecting to the loom, the loom software will No matter how you are connecting to the loom, the loom software will No matter how you are connecting to the loom, the loom software will appear in your browser. - Page 23 Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Dobby V User’s Manual Loom Software Transfer to Loom and Open Transfer to Loom and Open Click Transfer to Loom and Open Transfer to Loom and Open. Navigate to the desired folder. Navigate to the desired folder.
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Page 24: Weaving Tab
Loom Software Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Dobby V User’s Manual Navigate to the desired folder. Navigate to the desired folder. Choose the desired WIF file from the folder. Choose the desired WIF file from the folder. Click Open. The WIF file will appear in the list of files in the Files tab. - Page 25 Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual User’s Manual Loom Software Power On Click Power On to boot up the loom. Click Power On to boot up the loom. It will switch to Power Off once It will switch to Power Off once the loom is ready.
- Page 26 Loom Software Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Dobby V User’s Manual Power Off When you are done weaving, click Power Off to return the loom to are done weaving, click Power Off to return the loom to are done weaving, click Power Off to return the loom to its normal standby state.
- Page 27 Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Dobby V User’s Manual Loom Software The Set Range window appears. The Set Range window appears. Enter the Start and End Picks. Click Apply. Enter the Start and End Picks. Click Apply. Set the Pick If you are resuming a project and are midway through your pattern...
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Page 28: Controlling The Auto Advance
Loom Software Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Dobby V User’s Manual ONTROLLING THE ONTROLLING THE DVANCE The auto advance controls allow you to advance the warp without weaving, The auto advance controls allow you to advance the warp without weaving, The auto advance controls allow you to advance the warp without weaving, or reverse the warp. -
Page 29: Setting The Tension
Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Dobby V User’s Manual Loom Software Set the PPI The default for the cloth advance is picks per inch, but you can change The default for the cloth advance is picks per inch, but you can change The default for the cloth advance is picks per inch, but you can change inches to centimeters in the options tab. - Page 30 Loom Software Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Dobby V User’s Manual Lock the warp beam There is a button that allows you to lock the warp beam in place. There is a button that allows you to lock the warp beam in place.
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Page 31: Other Tabs
Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Dobby V User’s Manual Loom Software THER The othertabs allow you to access a variety of settings for your loom. you to access a variety of settings for your loom. you to access a variety of settings for your loom. - Page 32 Loom Software Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Dobby V User’s Manual Fabric scrolls down If selected the fabric will scroll down on the screen on the screen as you weave, if not, the fabric will scroll up. , if not, the fabric will scroll up.
- Page 33 Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Dobby V User’s Manual Loom Software Add a Tabby Click Add. Enter the name of the Tabby Enter the name of the Tabby. Click OK. Other Tabs Page | 29...
- Page 34 Loom Software Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Dobby V User’s Manual Edit a Tabby Choose the Tabby from the Choose the Tabby from the drop-down list. Click Edit. The background color of the tabby will change. Click Edit. The background color of the tabby will change.
- Page 35 Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Dobby V User’s Manual Loom Software Delete a Tabby Choose the Tabby from the drop Choose the Tabby from the drop-down list. Click Delete. Click OK at the confirmation window. confirmation window. Rename a Tabby Choose a Tabby from the drop Choose a Tabby from the drop-down list.
- Page 36 Loom Software Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Dobby V User’s Manual Utilities This tab allows you to perform several operations for your loom. This tab allows you to perform several operations for your loom. This tab allows you to perform several operations for your loom.
- Page 37 Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual Dobby V User’s Manual Loom Software Diagnostics This tab allows you to view information about your solenoids. This tab allows you to view information about your solenoids. Other Tabs Page | 33...
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Page 39: The Fine Print
Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual The Fine Print THE FINE PRINT RINT The Fine Print Page | 35... -
Page 40: Avl Customer Service
Inc. products, as defined below. Your warranty covers: New Looms: AVL Looms, Inc., a California corporation (“AVL”) warrants to the original purchaser of any AVL loom (each, a "Product") that the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period described herein. - Page 41 Compu-Dobby V User’s Manual The Fine Print Your warranty does not cover: 1.Labor charges for installation or set-up of the Product, as well as any labor charges required to install, disassemble, troubleshoot, or reassemble the Product. 2.Any taxes imposed on AVL for Product replacement or repair under this warranty.
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