Building a Computer Controlled Loom

I built a Jacquard Loom that is controlled from an iPhone. It's built from laser cut plywood, and 3D printed parts. I've open sourced all the design files and software. This isn't really a how to, but more of a "this is what I've done so far".

You can read more about the build at:

You can also look at all the code/designs at:

[martydee]

When he started working on this he was clean shaved

[Trupen]

Great project and awesome presentation of it :D

[DJignyte]

Wow, brilliant production value and personality. You've put a lot of effort into this. Great work!

[lephtovermeet]

Holy crap this is amazing. It's well made and edited, it does go into the details of how it's made, this is great!

[Waitwhat]

Awesome project, and I love your style of humor. I don't subscribe too quickly to channels, but I subed before I even finished this video!

[NehadHirmiz]

You sir are Brilliant. Love the video and you are a very likeable person. Keep building awesome stuff

[lokilover]

This is an amazing idea! Thank you very much for shearing!

[oregomm]

Awesome project and fantastic video! Thanks for sharing!

[lesbetts]

:49 thats cool looks like claymation when it moves

[ericlotze]

A group I do some work with is designing a circular knitting machine. This will probably hep with the design of the linear one.

[rontidd]

umm.. cool doesn't quite cut it. Looking forward to seeing more.

[TRB]

I wonder if tablet weaving could be automated too 🤔

[andreasvasiliou]

Sorry for the multiple questions, don't want to bother you but is the square shaft sliding left-right with the help of a linear actuator? I understand that the square is glued to the rod inside and when it turns it turns, but how does the square change position?

[ytgadfly]

Did you draw inspiration from Bob and Linda?

[rusticagenerica]

Dear GOD. You understood the machine. Built it. Filmed the process. Edited a video. And did some damn stop motion. HOLY FUCKING SHIT

[jrhusney]

This is the best solo project I've seen in _ages_. I'm humbled by the number of skills you've mastered: mechanics, industruail design, CAD, several fabrication technologies, embedded programming. And all open source to boot! I am humbled! #subscribed

[Leron...]

A channel where a person randomly attempts a large undertaking on a whim and showcases the triumphs and pitfalls of the long process in concise, well put-together videos that only show up a couple times each year like an unexpected gift!? Instant subscribe!

[amosp]

This dude looks dangerously smart..



I like it!

[unicyclingistheshit]

I don't know why this video popped up on my recommended, but I'm glad it did. I really enjoyed it. I'm an engineer at a company that weaves and knits implantable textiles for multiple surgeries, so I've got some insight into the weaving process. Seeing how you've implemented your design is a marvel to behold. I'm thoroughly impressed by your adeptness in several design and manufacturing disciplines and a great videographer and editor to boot. This is the kind of content I love to see on YouTube, a subscription well-earned I think!

[srtghfnbfg]

Damn, this is my first video from your channel, but I've never seen an engineer so entertaining and with amazing skill, build quality, patience, video editing all the while making it such a joy to watch. You got yourself an instant sub!