{"title":"Dreaming Robots","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"electric-eel-wheel-6-1","title":"Electric Eel Wheel 6.1 Electric Spinning Wheel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Electric Eel Wheel 6.1 is an e-spinner: no treadle, no whorl, no ratio. One dial sets the speed, a tap on the foot switch starts it and another stops it, and what's left to learn is drafting. Setup is a few minutes and no tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brushless motor turns the flyer at up to 1,800 RPM, the spindle is stainless steel, the bearings are sealed, and each of the six bobbins holds 8 oz, so a three-ply is covered with two bobbins spare. It spins from a chair, a couch or a passenger seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to be kept running\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery wearing part is a standard, low-cost piece and we keep them on the shelf: drive belts, sliding hooks, orifice hooks, both tension springs and the bobbin bearing. Nothing needs oiling. We service these on our own bench. Any trouble with your spinner, call the shop and we'll take care of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e6.1 or Fold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the 6.1 for 8 oz bobbins on a design that's been in the field since 2021, revised in 2024. Take the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/electric-eel-wheel-fold\"\u003eEEW Fold\u003c\/a\u003e if it has to pack into a bag, or for cotton, cashmere and laceweight, where its 3,000 RPM does real work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase unit, flyer, bottom cover, six 8 oz bobbins, wall power supply, foot switch, orifice reducer and two hooks, both tension springs, spare belts, hooks and string, eight yarn guides, a hex key and the manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlyer speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1,800 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBobbin capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 oz, six included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrifice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.55 in (14 mm), reducer included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrushless motor, belt to the flyer, no drive wheel or whorl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScotch, firm and soft springs both included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpindle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 V wall supply, 3 A, 5.5 x 2.1 mm jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 x 7.8 x 8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBearings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealed at every friction point, no oiling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions we get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich spring do I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe firm one is fitted and covers DK and up. Swap in the soft one from the parts bag for consistently fine yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill my lazy kate hold these bobbins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 3\/8 in rods, yes. On the usual 1\/4 in rods it holds but rattles. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/electric-eel-wheel-lazy-kate\"\u003eEEW Lazy Kate\u003c\/a\u003e ships both sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I run it off a battery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A USB-C power bank of 45 W or more that supports 12 V output, and a USB-C to 12 V trigger cable. Plug the spinner end first.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dreaming Robots","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45562379042992,"sku":"EEW-61","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1169\/5498\/files\/eew-6-1-01.webp?v=1788643688"},{"product_id":"electric-eel-wheel-fold","title":"Electric Eel Wheel Fold Electric Spinning Wheel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Electric Eel Wheel Fold is the e-spinner that packs flat: 3.3 inches folded, 3 lb, and 3,000 RPM at the top of the line. One dial sets the speed, a tap on the foot switch starts it and another stops it, and a display shows the flyer RPM, so you can go back to the same number every session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motor is closed-loop: it reads the flyer speed and corrects it as the load changes, so the number on the display is the number you're spinning at. As shipped the dial runs 0 to 1,550 RPM, which covers most spinning. A second profile opens it to 3,000 for cotton, cashmere, yak and laceweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBobbins change in seconds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFold the rear maiden back, lift the tension string off, and the bobbin slides off the back of the flyer. The next one goes on the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to be kept running\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wearing parts are standard pieces and we keep them on the shelf: drive belts, orifice hooks, both tension springs and the bobbin bearing. Nothing needs oiling. We service these on our own bench. Any trouble with your spinner, call the shop and we'll take care of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFold or 6.1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the Fold to travel with and for fine work. Take the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/electric-eel-wheel-6-1\"\u003eEEW 6.1\u003c\/a\u003e for 8 oz bobbins and fewer changes on a production run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase unit, flyer, bottom cover, six 4 oz bobbins, power supply, foot switch, orifice reducer and two hooks, six sliding hooks, both tension springs, spare belts, a hex key and the manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlyer speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 3,000 RPM, closed-loop speed hold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeed profiles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 1,550 RPM as shipped, 0 to 3,000 RPM in the second profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital RPM readout, shows supply voltage at power-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBobbin capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 oz, six included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrifice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.55 in (14 mm), reducer included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuiet brushless motor, belt to the flyer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScotch, firm and soft springs both included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpindle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 V wall supply, 3 A, 5.5 x 2.1 mm jack. Runs on 12 V, full speed needs 15 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.1 x 7 x 7.9 in, 3.3 in high folded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions we get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get the full 3,000 RPM?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold the foot switch down while you plug in the power. The display blinks SP. Turn the speed dial to profile 2, let go, and four dots confirm it's saved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat about vibration at speed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the sliding hooks in opposite pairs, one pair up and one down. At the top of the range, clamp the base to the table. The flat sections of the case are shaped for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I run it off a battery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A USB-C power bank of 45 W or more with 15 V output, and a USB-C to 15 V trigger cable. A 12 V pack runs it at a little over 2,000 RPM.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dreaming Robots","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45562379108528,"sku":"EEW-FOLD-BLK","price":279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1169\/5498\/files\/eew-fold-02.webp?v=1788643688"},{"product_id":"electric-eel-wheel-lazy-kate","title":"Electric Eel Wheel Lazy Kate","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tensioned three-bobbin lazy kate for plying, with rods in both sizes so it holds EEW bobbins without play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBoth rod sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn EEW bobbin bores 3\/8 in, because that's the inner diameter of the bearing it rides on. Most kates use a 1\/4 in rod. The EEW kate ships three rods in each size, so it takes EEW bobbins on the large rods and other brands' bobbins on the small ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThree bases that come apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bobbin sits on its own base, and the bases clip together with magnets and stack for storage. The rods unscrew. Open a base and you can drop weight inside for heavy full bobbins, and the magnets still hold once it's loaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elastic band runs into the slot at the back, around the bobbin's groove and down into the front slot. That's the brake, and it stops a bobbin of fresh singles over-running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree yarn spikes slide over the large rods for centre-pull cakes, so you can ply from cakes when you have more singles than bobbins, or feed a cake while you knit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree bases, three magnetic bottom covers, three 9.5 mm rods, three 6.3 mm rods, three yarn spikes, three elastic tension bands and three O-ring bobbin stoppers. Small parts store inside a base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBobbins held\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree, up to 130 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5 mm (3\/8 in) and 6.3 mm (1\/4 in), three of each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery EEW spinner, and most other brands on the small rods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 x 4 x 2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions we get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many bobbins do I need for a three-ply?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour. Three singles plus the empty bobbin you're plying onto, and the empty one counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it hold a long bobbin from another wheel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small rods take most standard bobbins. A very long one can overhang, and Dreaming Robots publishes a free printable adapter that takes a knitting needle as the rod for those, so anything you own can be mounted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dreaming Robots","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45562379141296,"sku":"EEW-LK","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1169\/5498\/files\/eew-lazy-kate-01.webp?v=1788643688"},{"product_id":"electric-eel-wheel-yarn-counter-2","title":"Electric Eel Wheel Yarn Counter 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA clamp-on counter that measures yarn as it runs past, in yards or meters, and beeps when it reaches a length you set. It isn't tied to a spinner, so it works on anything you can run yarn through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSet a target length\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe alert is what makes it more than a counter. Set the length, start winding, and it tells you when you're there. That's how you split a skein into two even halves for a two-ply, divide a cake into matching sock balls, or measure out sectional warp without counting revolutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnter your yarn's wraps per inch from the card that comes with it and the reading tightens up. One button resets it between runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yarn rides on low friction disks rather than a groove, which is why cobweb singles and bulky art yarn both track through it without being dragged or pinched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCounter, clamp, a wraps-per-inch card and the manual. It runs on two AA batteries, which aren't included, and a set lasts more than a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYards or meters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlert\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeeps at a set target length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClamp, fits a range of table and rail edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x AA, over a year of life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 x 3 x 6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions we get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it only work with an Electric Eel Wheel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It measures whatever runs through it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dreaming Robots","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45562379174064,"sku":"EEW-YC2","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1169\/5498\/files\/eew-yarn-counter-2-01.webp?v=1788643688"},{"product_id":"electric-eel-wheel-6-1-bobbin","title":"Electric Eel Wheel 6.1 Bobbin","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne 8 oz bobbin for the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/electric-eel-wheel-6-1\"\u003eElectric Eel Wheel 6.1\u003c\/a\u003e. It fits the 6.0 too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold singly, not as a pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt arrives in three pieces, a flat end, a ridged end and a shaft, with the two bearings pressed in. Screw it together by hand, no tools. The ridged end goes at the back, furthest from the orifice, because that groove is what the tension band rides in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn N-ply takes N plus one, because the empty bobbin you ply onto counts. 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Sold singly, not as a pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheel runs four. Buy one to replace a lost or broken hook, or a pair if you want to run six, which some spinners do because at high speed the yarn bows the middle of the arm outward and six keeps the wind flatter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe little black O-ring is the friction, and it's what lets you slide a hook one-handed and have it stay where you put it. A hook that creeps along the arm on its own has a worn O-ring, and a new hook comes with a new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFit them in balanced pairs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHooks stay on in pairs sitting directly opposite each other, one pair up and one pair down. Move a hook and move its opposite number to match. A balanced flyer is what keeps the wheel quiet and still at speed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dreaming Robots","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45562379305136,"sku":"EEW61-HOOK","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1169\/5498\/files\/eew-6-1-hooks-01.webp?v=1788643688"},{"product_id":"electric-eel-wheel-nano-usb-foot-switch","title":"Electric Eel Wheel Nano USB Foot Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tap-style foot switch for the Electric Eel Wheel Nano 2 and 2.1. Tap once to start the spinner, tap again to stop it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nano doesn't come with one. Its cord has an inline switch you reach for by hand, and this puts that on the floor instead. It's a convenience, and a good one if you spin in a set spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB Type A at both ends, so it goes either before or after the USB extension cable that came with the Nano.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dreaming Robots","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45562379337904,"sku":"EEW-USB-FOOTSW","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1169\/5498\/files\/eew-usb-foot-switch-01.webp?v=1788643688"},{"product_id":"electric-eel-wheel-nano-2-upgrade-kit","title":"Electric Eel Wheel Nano 2 Upgrade Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrings an Electric Eel Wheel Nano 2.0 up to Nano 2.1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it replaces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlyer and sliding hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix bobbins with bearings fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tension system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tension change is the substantial one. The 2.0 braked the bobbin with an elastic band, and the 2.1 uses a spring and cord, which holds a setting instead of drifting off it. The new flyer is glass-reinforced nylon, so yarn stops wearing a groove into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDreaming Robots publishes the full parts list and the install steps on their upgrade page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Nano do I have?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the tension. An elastic band around the bobbin means you've got a 2.0, and this kit is for you. A small spring with a cord means you already have a 2.1.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dreaming Robots","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45562379370672,"sku":"EEW-NANO2-UPG","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1169\/5498\/files\/eew-nano-2-upgrade-kit-01.webp?v=1788643688"},{"product_id":"electric-eel-wheel-6-1-drive-belt","title":"Electric Eel Wheel 6.1 Drive Belt","description":"\u003cp\u003eReplacement drive belt for the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/electric-eel-wheel-6-1\"\u003eElectric Eel Wheel 6.1\u003c\/a\u003e. It fits the 6.0 as well. Polyurethane, 1.8 mm cord, 275 mm around, the same belt that ships in the parts bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the flyer seated in the base, put the belt on the motor pulley first, then wrap it around the flyer and settle it down into the drive belt groove. Getting it fully into the groove rather than in front of or behind it is the whole job.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dreaming Robots","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45562381271216,"sku":"EEW61-BELT","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1169\/5498\/files\/eew-6-1-drive-belt.webp?v=1788644125"},{"product_id":"electric-eel-wheel-fold-drive-belt","title":"Electric Eel Wheel Fold Drive Belt","description":"\u003cp\u003eReplacement drive belt for the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/electric-eel-wheel-fold\"\u003eElectric Eel Wheel Fold\u003c\/a\u003e. It's an EPDM O-ring, size 151, the same one that ships in the parts bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoop the belt over the front of the flyer, seat the flyer in the front maiden, then loop the belt onto the motor pulley and check it's sitting down in the flyer groove.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dreaming Robots","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45562381303984,"sku":"EEWFOLD-BELT","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1169\/5498\/files\/eew-fold-drive-belt.webp?v=1788644125"},{"product_id":"electric-eel-wheel-nano-2-1-drive-belt","title":"Electric Eel Wheel Nano 2.1 Drive Belt","description":"\u003cp\u003eReplacement drive belt for the Electric Eel Wheel Nano 2.x. 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Firm is 0.6 mm wire, soft is 0.4 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoth ship with every new spinner\u003c\/strong\u003e, the firm one fitted and the soft one in the parts bag, so this is the replacement for one that's stretched or gone missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich spring for which yarn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spring, not the string, sets how much take-up you can call on. Firm covers DK and up, and chunky and art yarn that needs real pull. Soft gives smaller, more responsive increments when you're spinning consistently fine, laceweight or thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlide the spring into the horizontal slit, then wiggle it up until the top comes out through the hole. 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Give it a few hours of spinning before you decide anything is wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dreaming Robots","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45562381500592,"sku":"EEW-BEARING-95","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1169\/5498\/files\/eew-9-5mm-bobbin-bearing.webp?v=1788644125"}],"url":"https:\/\/paradisefibers.com\/collections\/dreaming-robots.oembed","provider":"Paradise Fibers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}