The Weavebird Loom Driver is a Windows based software program designed to open electronic weave draft files and use them to control the operation of the Leclerc Weavebird and Diana Computer-Dobby looms. This software was written by Camilla Valley Farm Weavers' Supply and is available to all of our Computer-Dobby loom customers.
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To provide a complete record of a fabric design to allow it to be recreated, the threading plan, treadling sequence, treadle/shaft tie-up and other information must be identified and documented. The diagrams know as Weave Drafts that are used to describe patterns in weaving texts do this visually and are familiar to most weavers.
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The introduction of computerized fabric design programs (ie. Fiberworks PCW, WeaveMaker, SwiftWeave, ProWeave, etc.) resulted in the need for the storage of this draft information in electronic data file format that could be stored on computer disks for later use and shared between weavers. While most programs developed their own draft file format, eventually all have included support for a common file format called WIF (weaving Information Format). This support allows weave draft files to be exchanged between different design programs.
The Weavebird Loom Driver is able to read WIF format draft files created by any design program. It then displays them on the computer screen in the visual format weavers are familiar with.
Computer-Dobby Loom Control
Once a weaving draft file has been opened in the Weavebird Loom Driver, the software can be used to control an attached Weavebird or Diana Computer-Dobby loom, automatically selecting the shafts for each pick as specified by the draft file. The software interacts with the signals that come back from the loom's computer interface that alert it when different phases of the treadling sequence occur.
Software Features
In addition to simply following the treadling pattern stored in the weaving draft file, the Weavebird Loom Driver enables the weaver to tailor the program to their requirements. Features include:
Full Pattern Display -Rather than just showing the loom picks, the application shows an image of the full weave draft as well to ensure the weaver always knows which draft they are weaving and where they are in the design. The current pick is also highlighted and the draft scrolls up and down the screen. Note that this information is critical to avoid mistakes and is not provided in the standard 'Weave-Lec' driver provided by Leclerc. Full Pick Display -When the software goes into Dobby mode and starts to control the loom, a second window appears showing the shafts that should be raised on the current pick, as well as the last 4 picks and the next 4 to come. This windows helps the weaver understand what should be occuring with the loom shafts and helps identify where they are. When the dobby is turned off, this window disappears. Fiberworks Support -For those who use the Fiberworks PCW design program, the Weavebird Loom Driver software can directly open both .wif and Fiberworks own .dtx format draft files. Previous Draft Files Memory - Rather than having to search through the Windows File Directory every time you open a draft file, the program remembers the last 5 files and displays them in the Open menu. With one click the file is open and ready to weave. Forward/Reverse Control - The pattern can be woven in either the forward or reverse direction and the direction can be quickly changed just by clicking a button on the screen. This feature is useful when trying to 'unweave' a set of already woven picks to correct an error. Pattern Repeat/Mirror/Stop - The weaver can select what will happen when the end of the treadling sequence is reached. The software can be configured to simply repeat the pattern over and over, it can mirror the pattern by reversing when it reaches the end or it can simply stop. Plain Weave - At any time, the loom can be put into Plain Weave mode for an indefinite period of time, without loosing your place in the pattern or having to include a plain weave design in the pattern itself. Ground Weave Insertion - If it is necessary to add a ground weave pattern between the regular picks of a pattern (ie. weaving overshot), this can be automatically done by the software without changing the pattern itself. Diagnostic Functions - The weaver can perform diagnostic tests on the loom to determine whether the solenoids and treadle sensors are operating properly. Weaving Settings Memory - If you have woven with the draft file before, the program remembers what your settings were, tells you what these were and gives you the option to resume where you left off or to reset everything to the start. Loom Wake-up - Like any Computer-Dobby loom, the Weavebird and Diana will release the solenoids if they are left on for too long a period of time. This is to protect them from overheating and when this occurs, the Weavebird Loom Driver will indicate this with a message on the screen. Simply hitting the 'Enter' key or clicking on the 'OK' button will wake the loom up ready to continue weaving. Full Window Control -The Weavebird Loom Driver windows are moveable and the draft window can be resized to move it out of the way to allow both it and the design program to share the computer's screen. Zoom controls can be used to magnify or reduce the size of the draft itself. When not needed the application can be minimized to appear only on the Windows task bar. Windows Compatability -The Weavebird Loom Driver operates on Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. The software can also be configured to work on a Mac using Boot Camp or Parallels with one of these versions of Windows running. Fully Documented -A complete manual explains the operation of the software with extensive use of screen pictures. In addition the manual provides a detailed understanding of the Weavebird loom operation including a 'How it Works' section and a visual step-by-step guide to how each of the looms components operate to help in troubleshooting problems. |
Loom Driver Advantages
By separating the Loom Driver from the Draft Design software (ie. Fiberworks, ProWeave, Weavemaker, etc.) there are a number of advantages. These include:
Reduced Software Cost -Normally the addition of the the loom driver increases the cost of the design software. This is either through the purchase of an option, or through the requirement to buy a higher level of design software that supports the specific loom. By including the Weavebird Loom Driver software with the loom, Camilla Valley Farm eliminates this extra cost which can result in hundreds of dollars of savings. Retain Your Current Design Software -Regardless of what design software package you currently use, as long as it allows you to save draft files in the WIF format you can continue to use it. Avoid the time and complexity of having to learn how to use another design package (and remove the need to convert all your existing designs). With the Weavebird Loom Driver you don't even have to upgrade your design software to the latest version! Seperate Design and Weaving -While your computer needs to be beside your loom to operate it (and allow you to occasionally hit a key), many weavers find that they would rather design away from the loom or even in another location where it is more comfortable. While a laptop computer is easy to move back and forth, another solution is to use an older desktop computer to control the loom while designing on a second computer in a different location. With the Weavebird Loom Driver installed on the 'loom computer' and the design software installed on the 'design computer', drafts can be easily transfered by a floppy disk, CD, USB Storage Key or even by a network (wireless or wired LAN) connecting the two. This flexability removes the need to buy 2 copies of the design software (ie. one for each computer) and is the perfect solution for someone who wants to design on a Mac but doesn't use one of the design programs that currently support the Weavebird/Diana looms (ie. ProWeave or Weavemaker). Drafts can be created on a Mac and then copied to an older PC attached to the loom for weaving! Weave without a Design Program -The Draft Design Programs are wonderful tools for a weaver who wants to create their own unique drafts. However, for those weavers who are more interested in weaving some of the hundreds of thousands of designs that have been created by weavers in the past, the Weavebird Loom Driver software and a connection to the Internet is all you need! At the website www.handweaving.net you will find a massive collection of drafts (over 50,000 at last count!) taken from the notebooks and journals of historical weavers that you can scan through to find what you want. Simply download any of these drafts to your computer, open them in the Weavebird Loom Driver and start weaving. It's that easy! |
More Information?
To learn more about the Weavebird and Diana Computer-Dobby Looms go to:
- Weavebird Loom page
- Diana Loom page
- Why Weavebird? page
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Leclerc Weavebird Computer-Dobby looms are a series of sophisticated Computer controlled handweaving looms based on the Weavebird system conceived by Kevin Burns of Ireland. Designed for small production environments and those weavers looking for a high level of output, the Weavebird delivers a high degree of functionality without the corresponding high price and complexity found in scaled down production looms.
The Weavebird looms employ a unique enhanced Countermarch mechanism where the weight of each shaft is balanced off with a compensating counter-weight. This design enables the production of complex patterns while dramatically reducing the treadling effort and physical strain on the weaver. The actual effort required to operate the Weavebird's 16, 24 or 32 shafts approximates that of a 4 shaft counterbalance loom. This unique design eliminates the need for the expensive and complicated air/electric driven treadling assist systems required by some conventional multi-shaft designs.
The Weavebird loom's Countermarch mechanism controls both the rising and sinking sheds to produce a large uniform shed while minimizing the amount the yarn threads are stretched. Operation is simple with the weaver controlling the loom using two back mounted treadles to open and close the shed. The looms depth of up to 71 inch (180 cm) produces an excellent shed every time.
Why Choose the Weavebird Loom?
For a comparison of the Leclerc Weavebird with the other Computer-Dobby loom designs on the market today, see our Why Weavebird? section where we provide a detailed explanation of the Weavebird advantages.
Weavebird Virtual Demonstration
While you may not be able to travel to our store to try the loom yourself, we are still able to provide you with a demonstration of its operation. The Weavebird loom weaving at 40 picks per minute can be seen on your computer via this short Video Clip. Note that this is a 3 Mb AVI file (.avi) so it may take some time to view on analog dial-up connections. Windows users can save the file to disk by holding the shift key down when clicking on the link with their mouse. If your computer does not have the application to open this file, Click Here to download a free QuickTime viewer for your Windows PC or Mac.
Specifications:
The dimensions of the different loom sizes are listed below:
| Loom | 27' | 36' | 45' | 60' | |
| Heddles (#) | 16 Shaft | 1,000 | 1,500 | 2,000 | 2,500 |
| 24 Shaft | 1,500 | 2,000 | 2,500 | 3,000 | |
| 32 Shaft | - | 2,500 | 3,000 | 3,500 | |
| Width | Weaving | 27' (69 cm) | 36' (90 cm) | 45' (115 cm) | 60' (150 cm) |
| Overall Loom | 44' (111 cm) | 50 1/2' (128 cm) | 59 1/2' (151 cm) | 74 1/2' (189 cm) | |
| Depth | 16 Shaft | 49' (124 cm) | 61' (155 cm) | ||
| 24 Shaft | 54' (137 cm) | 66' (168 cm) | |||
| 32 Shaft | - | 71' (180 cm) | |||
| Height | Overall Loom | 68' (173 cm) | |||
| Front Breast Beam | 34 1/2' (87 cm) | ||||
| Weight | 16 Shaft | 200 lb (91 kg) | 240 lb (109 kg) | 280 lb (127 kg) | 320 lb (145 kg) |
| 24 Shaft | 240 lb (109 kg) | 280 lb (127 kg) | 330 lb (150 kg) | 385 lb (175 kg) | |
| 32 Shaft | - | 310 lb (140 kg) | 360 lb (163 kg) | 410 lb (185 kg) | |
Ordering Information
Ordering a Weavebird Computer-Dobby loom is simple. There are 12 versions of the basic loom based on the number of shafts and weaving width required.
| Loom Version | Weaving Width | ||||
| 27' | 36' | 45' | 60' | 72' | |
| 16 Shaft | 1016-2700 $7,800CDN | 1016-3600 $7,800CDN | 1016-4500 $8,127CDN | 1016-6000 $8,908CDN | 1016-7200 $11,743CDN |
| 24 Shaft | 1024-2700 $9,898CDN | 1024-3600 $9,898CDN | 1024-4500 $10,272CDN | 1024-6000 $11,182CDN | 1024-7200 $13,108CDN |
| 32 Shaft | N/A | 1032-3600 $11,904CDN | 1032-4500 $12,466CDN | 1032-6000 $13,250CDN | 1032-7200 $15,500CDN |
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Every Leclerc Weavebird loom ordered from Camilla Valley Farm comes complete with the following extras to get you up and weaving immediately:
PLUS exclusively from Camilla Valley Farm Weavers' Supply:
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Loom Options:
The basic Weavebird loom can be customized to fit the weavers application with a number of options including a Double Warp Beam to allow independent tensioning of two different yarn types, a Flying Shuttle Beater to speed up the weaving process and/or extend the weavers reach, a Hanging Overhead Beater, a Sectional Warp Beam to speed up the warping process and a Weighted Beater for rug weavers.
Leclerc also offers a choice of Loom Benches to fit all weavers and maximize their comfort while weaving. All of these options can be added to your Weavebird loom order or can be added to an existing loom at a later date.
| WEAVEBIRD OPTIONS | ORDERING INFORMATION | ||||
| 27' | 36' | 45' | 60' | ||
| Texsolv Heddles (Instead of Inserted Eye) | No Charge Specify When Ordering Loom | ||||
| Double Warp Beam | Contact Us for Pricing | 6432-3000 $530CDN | 6432-4000 $605CDN | 6430-6000 $701CDN | |
| Hanging Overhead Beater Option | 6395-9000 $252CDN | ||||
| Sectional Warp Beam Kit | 1 Inch Sections | 6441-3000 $246CDN | 6441-4000 $246CDN | 6441-5000 $294CDN | 6441-6000 $375CDN |
| 2 Inch Sections | n/a | 6442-4000 $214CDN | 6442-5000 $241CDN | 6442-6000 $316CDN | |
| Flying Shuttle Beater | Contact Us for Pricing | 6471-4000 $952CDN | 6471-5000 $952CDN | 6471-6000 $1,017CDN | |
| Weighted Beater Bar | Top | 1560-2700 $101CDN | 1560-3600 $114CDN | 1560-3600 $129CDN | 1560-3600 $162CDN |
| Bottom | 1570-2700 $130CDN | 1570-3600 $150CDN | 1570-4500 $171CDN | 1570-6000 $212CDN | |
| Adjustable Loom Bench (Height can be set between 21 and 25') | 6384-6000 $252CDN | ||||
| Rocking Loom Bench (Height Adjustable between 21 and 26 3/4') | 6384-7000 $423CDN | ||||
| Open Ended Loom Bench (26' High with open ends for storage) | 6384-4000 $487CDN | ||||
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Extended Warranty
Leclerc provides a 2 year warranty on the Weavebird covering materials and workmanship with parts replaced free of charge upon proof of defect. Camilla Valley Farm extends that warranty by 1 year providing a 3 year warranty for all Weavebird looms. Note that this warranty covers all the parts including electronics. In addition we manage the warranty process and provide technical support giving the Weavebird owner one point of contact to resolve any problem they may have.
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Loom Driver For Mac
This PC-based program allows the weaver to open standard weave draft files created by all the most popular design programs (ie. Fiberworks PCW, WeaveMaker, SwiftWeave, ProWeave, etc.) and use them to control the Leclerc Weavebird 16 or 24 shaft Computer-Dobby Loom.
The standalone program can read both .wif and .dtx file types and runs on any PC running anything from Win 95 to XP. Features include Pattern Repeat/Mirror/ Stop Control, Ground Weave Insertion, Plain Weave Mode as well as Loom Wake-up and Diagnostic functions. The software is included free with every Weavebird and Diana Computer-dobby loom ordered.
More Information?
To learn more about the Weavebird Computer-Dobby Loom go to:
- Weavebird Loom Driver page
- Why Weavebird? page
| CAN'T DECIDE?Contact us for help in answering questions about this loom, getting information about others or for help recommending a loom matched to your weaving level and needs. See our Leclerc Loom Comparison Chart for more help in deciding which loom is right for you. |
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