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Viking Designer 2 stitch card and embroidery problems
My D2 gives me the broken keyboard error message whenever I put in my stitch cards. Most of my stitch cards haven't been used (I pretty much use the utility stitches--zig zag, basting, button hole), so it seems it is something with the machine and not the cards. It will however recognize the "blank" card that you put the embroidery designs on. I've been having problems with designs stitching out though, the outline may be correct but the fill is off. Is it possible that one of the spots on the embroidery d-card is corrupted or something? One design I tried twice, it messed up twice, I moved the design to a different spot on the card and it stitched out fine.
So basically, why will the machine sew off the embroidery d-card and not the stitch d-cards, and why are my embroidery designs not always stitching out correctly (there is nothing around to interfere with the machine)? I currently live in Italy and I am not sure if my local dealer speaks English, and my Italian doesn't cover sewing terms except for the word "thread". Viking has been less than helpful with software issues I've had in the past while being overseas (told me to go to a local dealer, not seeming to understand that I can't communicate well with a local dealer and would prefer to be allowed to use a dealer in my home town where we will be returning in a year), so I'm not sure how much help the dealer will be either. It's been 2 years since I've had the machine serviced because that is how long we've been overseas. Thank you for any help, even if it's telling me I'll have to try the dealer!
Re: Viking Designer 2 stitch card and embroidery problems
I just heard yesterday from a dealer that the d-cards can wear out from use or be wiped out by something such as a magnetic pin holder which is why they discontinued that machine. Also here in the states it is supposedly difficult to get replacement cards. Good luck.
Re: Viking Designer 2 stitch card and embroidery problems
Interesting. It may be that the "chip" in the machine itself needs to be replaced. This is not a hard task but has to be done by an authorized service technician plus the part has to be ordered from Viking and only authorized dealers can order parts. You might clean the contact points with a pencil eraser but be sure to remove any particles left before inserting it into the machine. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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The Husqvarna Designer Ruby can read a number of embroidery file formats: .SHV, .DHV, .HUS, .VIP, .VP3, .PEC, .PCS, .SEW, .JEF, .EXP, .10*, and .DST. One other embroidery file format is accepted. See the manual. It can read the .SH7 stitch format files and .VF3 embroidery font files. It can also read .HTM/ .HTML and .TXT files. With the complimentary 5D software (or a similar package), you can convert most other embroidery files to one that is compatible with the Designer Ruby.
If you don't have that memory card, some may be available on E-bay. However, you'll need to check that the card is compatible with the Scandavania 300. Most of the cards I've seen on E-bay are programmable ones that require a separate reader/writer that connects to your computer. Many of the writers are not supported for newer versions of the Windows OS; the drivers weren't updated.
It is possible but it will only sew a straight stitch (more than likely a 2.5MM stitch length which is a common/standard length for straight stitching.
Yes there is. Go to the SET menu and look at the Balance icon. There is a plus and minus choice. By trial and error (only click once or twice at a time) you can adjust how the Omnimotion stitches sew out. You should always use a stabiliser underneath when you are doing these stitches - it helps a lot! There is an excellent and not expensive booklet available through Secrets of Embroidery website and written by Carolyn Duncan that deals exclusively with Omnimotion stitching. She prefers to program these stitches and use her embroidery hoop, but gives good advice on how to sew them directly at the machine.
Stick with me and I'll see what I can find out. In the mean time, verify that you are able to do card E1 stitch 24 and card E2 stitch 27. I think you can, but let me know.
Use any card that has the On/Off in the bottom right og the card (1). You have to know what number is you design so you can push that number after selecting on/off. Make sure you programmed emb card is in the machine. You can use another card if you do not have the generic numbered card with on/off and the hoop positioning E on the right side of the numbers 1 to 35 designs.
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