![]() The Y-axis motor turns a gear, which in turn moves a toothed cam, which is attached to a lever that shifts the relative timing of the feed dogs. The Y-axis, by comparison, is better engineered. It appears that there’s some provision in the electronics for a limit switch, but it’s not used on this model. In addition, there’s no feedback or zeroing mechanism on this axis – it relies simply on hitting the endstop during startup or the first time the needle is in the “up” position (more on that later). Any sideways pressure away from the cam – or even the momentum of the assembly – can cause the needle to be out of position, and this quickly leads to needle breakage or jams. The underlying problem here is that the left-to-right movement of the needle is controlled by lever pushing on a cam attached to a stepper motor with a fairly weak spring to keep it in contact. This can happen whenever the fabric presents any resistance to the movement of the needle, or whenever the machine is running quickly. This machine has a few problems, but the most severe by far is the tendency for the needle to fall out of alignment left-to-right and break. The biggest problem – the X axis The X-axis motor turns a simple plastic cam to move the needle left-to-right, with only spring pressure to return it. Of course, to time movement of these parts correctly, there are also some feedback sensors, and a limited amount of control of the main motor. The electronic parts exist primarily to control two small stepper motors one which moves the needle left-to-right (X-axis, essentially), and one which changes the stitch direction and length by adjusting the position of a lever that controls the feed dogs. The mechanical parts of this machine could be considered to be a slightly tweaked straight-stitch only sewing machine, and indeed if you could power the motor without the normal control board, it would function perfectly well like this with no electronics involved. The machine itself is based around a die-cast chassis, with a very basic and conventional sewing machine mechanism with a front-loading bobbin. ![]() As it turns out, there are some problems in both categories, but there’s a lot of potential for hacking this machine. Of course, I did the obvious thing and dismantled it immediately to see if any of the problems were electronics-related rather than purely mechanical issues. ![]() Having replaced it with a vintage machine from the 1980s, she gave up on the 6180, and passed it to me to play with. This turned out to have been a big mistake it’s one of the least reliable and most annoying sewing machines to use in the world. The accessories are conveniently stored in the removable storage compartment providing easy access.My girlfriend bought herself a Singer Brilliance 6180 sewing machine from Lidl last Christmas. Quick release for easy on and off-change presser feet in a snap! Offers more clearance, which is needed when placing multiple layers of bulky fabric under the presser foot.Įxpand your sewing possibilities. Machine remains still for skip-free sewing. Guides you through every step to professional looking results.Įasy, straight forward threading path saves time. Thanks to a built-in needle threader, you’ll be ready to start sewing in a breeze! Take off the Removable Storage Compartment to access the Free Arm, which makes it easy to sew trouser hems and cuffs or around difficult-to-reach areas like children’s clothing. There are 6 different styles of buttonholes to choose from – 2 styles of the basic bartack style for projects like dresses, shirts or home décor, 2 round end as well as 2 keyhole styles for menswear and outerwear.Ĭustomize stitches to personalize projects using adjustable stitch length and stitch width, viewable on the LCD screen. Sew buttonholes in one easy step with consistent results every time. With 80 stitches from which to choose, you can create and embellish fashions, home décor and much more. When you select a stitch, the optimum stitch length and width are selected for you, saving time. The Brilliance sewing machine has ease-of-use features that help you get started sewing faster. For beginners to confident sewing enthusiasts
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