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Xwinder on Raspberry Pi

I want to run the Designer and Executor on a Raspberry Pi rather than 'dedicate' a laptop to the task.  I can't run Wine on a Pi, is there a way to compile the Designer/Executor for Linux/RasPi?  Alternatively, are there open source winding codes that could be run in place of the xwinder D/E software?

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Varible Diameters

Hello Everyone,

 Still very new to winding and so far things are moving forward easily. I have a project to do with a cylinder that has different diameters and tapered sections throughout the length maintaining a constant thickness. Has anyone had success doing similar shapes and if so could you point me in the right direction ??

Thanks !!!

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X-Winder 2X-23 not Winding 45 deg

Hello! I just set up a 2-axis and while trying to wind some carbon fiber mandrels coated in resin, we did a test wind at 45 deg and it looks like it jsut goes back and forth between the start and the end points and just keeps overlapping the same place.  It is only making an "X" and not covering the surface area of the space.  The hoop wrap works beautifully.  PLEASE HELP!!!

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Stuff I have made

I bought my X winder a while ago, I have the first version.  Its been frustrating getting used to the software and its problems but rewarding in the long run.  I have concentrated more on building in natural fibres

Here is a triple asymmetric helix in Sisal/epoxy

Symmetrical triple helix in Sisal/epoxy

Symmetrical triple helix over wrapped in sisal/epoxy


quad symmetrical helix in sisal/epoxy

Let me know what you think!

If anyone is interested I can show my carbon creations next.

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