Wiki Currently Under Major Revision
This is not perfect documentation. This is a shared space for us to keep the most helpful and accurate things each of us knows or learns about our tools. We need your help! If you are willing to share what you learn with others, please request editor access in the mfx-wiki channel on slack. No special skills or experience required.
Online Videos You May Find Helpful
Barudan BENT Control Panel Operations Video - Full Video - This video is for more modern machine, but the basics are the same for our older model.
Barudan BENT-ZQ-201U parting out 10.10.21 embroidery machine - Shows how the machine operates behind the covers; good footage of the file load process at 2:12.
How to Tie a Weaver's Knot - For attaching a new cone to the previous thread.
Patty Anne's Place Playlist - Patty Anne's Place Embrilliance Instructional Videos on YouTube
AllStitch What Embroidery Thread Should I Use? - Overview of thread types and their strengths/weaknesses
When to Use Different Types of Embroidery Thread - Deer's Embroidery Legacy