AVL Looms Compu-Dobby 5, Руководство пользователя

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Appendix I – Additional Information Compu-Dobby 5 User’s Manual
Page | 68 Using a Tablet with Compu-Dobby 5
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Sometimes it is difficult to find the right place to put a computer for weaving
on your loom. It seems like it is either in the way, at risk of an errant fly
shuttle, or too far out of your normal visual range. Putting it on a chair next
to the loom is a bit too low and requires you to turn too so far that you have
trouble keeping your rhythm.
One solution is to use a tablet. A tablet is a great way to weave with the
Compu-Dobby 5. With the addition of a mounting arm it can be positioned so
that it is at the correct height while not obstructing your view of the action
of the loom. And it can be moved out of the way with just a push.
AVL does not recommend specific tablets or operating systems. There are
many manufacturers and models to choose from; too many for us to
monitor. With the operating systems in common use today, iPads are able to
use the “loomName.local” style of address. However, the Android tablets do
not support “.local” so the standard IP address will need to be used. See
page 16 for more information about the loom name and IP addresses.
Choosing an arm
The first thing is to choose how you will attach the arm to the loom. Many
arms attach with a clamp while some will need screw holes in the frame of
the loom. A clamp is not usually as stable as a more permanent mounting
and if you want to be able to move the tablet aside with a quick swipe of the
hand, it may not be the best choice.
Another consideration is the capacity of the arm. If you are thinking of using
a large tablet like the 13” iPad, many of the arms cannot support that size
tablet. With the mechanical motion of the loom, you will need a fairly robust
arm to keep it from drooping. So, check that both the size and the weight
capacity of the arm are sufficient.
Choosing a tablet
The tablet needs a minimum resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. On the iPad
Retina displays that translates to needing 2048 x 1536 pixels. We have
followed industry standards while creating AVLDrive so the tablet needs a
browser that is consistent with current standards.
A USB cable connection is not required. The loom will automatically connect
to your router (if it has been configured to do so) or it will create its own
private network. See page 11 and following for more information.