Sewing Machine Speed Controller
The client, who is a wheelchair user, was not able to use the foot operated speed controller for her new overlocker sewing machine.
The solution
A spare foot controller was purchased for the Janome 9300DX overlocker sewing machine so that the special 3pin connector could be obtained. A metal box was fitted with five 25 watt resistors and connected by about a metre of eight way cable to a plastic box. The plastic box was fitted with a special heavy duty six way rotary switch, a push-on-push-off switch, a rocker switch and a suitably rated push button. The metal box was provided with ventilation holes, heat sinks and plastic feet. A warning label “Keep Dry” was attached. The hand controller was successfully PAT tested before delivery.
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The benefit
The client can now operate her overlocker sewing machine by hand selecting any of six different speeds and fast/slow. She can start and stop the machine either by using the push-on-push-off switch or she can hold down the push button for brief stitching.
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i am trying to find a hand control verses the foot petal on a sewing machine for my wife.she has been a sewer for her entire life however now she finds it nearly impossible to use a foot pedal. i noticed you designed one for anmother person and was wondering if it could be available for her. it would be a blessing for sure. thank youi
This sounds fabulous! I have put off buying an overlock machine because I have nerve damage in my feet and can’t use a foot peddle. My Brother sewing machine has speed control on the body of the machine so I don’t need to use the included foot control but really want an overlock as well.
Do you sell these aids?