Dreaming Robots EEW 6.1 (Electric Eel Wheel)
How fast it spins, what powers it, and what comes in the box.
The short answer
Dreaming Robots EEW 6.1 (Electric Eel Wheel) is an electric spinner from Dreaming Robots. It has a top speed of 1800 rpm and a 1.4 kg weight.
A motor does the work of the treadle, so your feet stay free.
At a glance
- 1800 rpmTop speed
- 1.4 kgWeight
- 6Bobbins in the box
What it means for your making
Maximum speed 1800 rpm
How fast the flyer can turn at its top setting.
Bobbin capacity 8 oz
How much yarn a bobbin holds before you change it.
Bobbins included 6
A two-ply takes two full bobbins and one to ply onto.
Weight 1.4 kg
What you carry if you take it to class or move it between rooms.
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What owners say
“very cleverly designed, and easy to set up, change bobbins and so on”
“spin FINER singles than my Ladybug can handle”
Most watched
18:42A Closer Look at the EEW 6 E-Spinner // Episode 150 // Taking Back Friday // a fibre arts vlog, video, 19 min
15:46EEW 6.1 Quick Start Guide, video, 16 min
17:52🌀 spinning yarn for the first time (frustrating!) with an EEW 6.1 e-spinner, video, 18 min
9:00Spinning Ugly Fibre into Pretty Yarn? Electric Eel Wheel 6 Test Spin, video, 9 min
9:09Spin 168 - EEW 6.1 Improvements, video, 9 min
18:13Review for the Electric Eel Wheel 6.0 (EEW) Now That I've Had Time to Really Use It!, video, 18 min
Start making
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Full specifications
At work
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bobbin capacity | 8 oz |
| Foot switch | Yes |
| Maximum speed | 1800 rpm |
| Motor | Brushless |
| Orifice | 0.55 inches |
| Power | Wall power supply included |
In the box
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bobbins included | 6 |
Size and carrying
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x H) | 5W x 7.8L x 8H inches |
| Weight | 3 lbs |