handi quilter Sixteen P-Pod User manual

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HQ Sixteen® C-Pod and P-Pod V. 5
Upgrade Kit
February 2017
Table of Contents
Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Kit Contents .................................................................................................................................... 1
Tools Required ................................................................................................................................ 2
Safety Precauons.......................................................................................................................... 2
V3 Encoder Upgrades ..................................................................................................................... 3
C-Pod and P-Pod Upgrades............................................................................................................. 5
Instrucons for Installing the Rainbow Motor Cable, QM20964 (If needed)..................................8
New Features.................................................................................................................................. 9
Troubleshoong............................................................................................................................ 10
Overview
This upgrade to the HQ Sixteen C-Pod and P-Pod adds Precision stch regulaon capabilies. You must replace
both the C-Pod and P-Pod units. In addion, if your HQ Sixteen has the V3 Encoder, you will also need to
replace the X and Y encoders’ circuit boards.
ÂIMPORTANT BEFORE PROCEEDING: If your machine has a buer between the motor and the P-Pod
it must be removed rst. It is not compable with the new C-Pod/P-Pod kit. See the “Instrucons for
Installing the Rainbow Motor Cable, QM20964” page 8 for how to idenfy if this step will be needed.
If needed, the rainbow cable will need to be ordered, because it is not included with the pod upgrade
kit; order number is QM20964.
Kit Contents (part number QM59111)
C-Pod, with board version 5 and soware version 1.79
Part number QM59110
pictured on page 5
P-Pod, with board version 5
Part number QM59109
pictured on page 7
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Circuit board (without jumper wire) for Y-encoder
Part number QM21632
Circuit board (without jumper wire) for X-encoder
Part number QM21631
Tools Required
• #1 Phillips screwdriver for use with encoders
• #1 or #2 Phillips screwdriver for use with C-Pod and P-Pod
Safety Precauons
UElectrostac Discharge (ESD) Warning: This procedure exposes the control electronics of the
HQ Sixteen machine. Take care to avoid handling the open electronics as much as possible. To minimize
the risk of damage to the electronics due to ESD, touch an exposed metal part of the machine (such as
the thread mast) mulple mes throughout the procedure. This will discharge any electrostac charge
that can build up on your body through the machine casng rather than into the control electronics
(which could cause damage).
UCAUTION: Check that the HQ Sixteen is unplugged from the electrical outlet. All power to the machine
must be turned o before connuing. Failure to do this can result in damage to the machine electronics
or personal injury.
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V3 Encoder Upgrades
If you have replaced the V1 or V2 encoders (see note below) that came with your HQ Sixteen with a
V3 Encoder, you will need to replace the encoders’ circuit boards with the new ones in the kit.
NOTE: V1 or V2 encoders have silver stainless steel housing instead of black housing.
To replace the circuit board in the V3 Y-encoder
1. Unplug the ribbon cable from the encoder.
If you also have HQ Pro-Stcher®, unplug the
HQ Pro-Stcher communicaon cable from the
encoder board as well.
2. If the encoder has a cover, use a Phillips
screwdriver to remove the two screws from
the encoder cover.
3. Slide o the Y-encoder cover.
4. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the
screw from the circuit board.
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5. Remove the old circuit board by
pulling straight out.
6. Insert the new circuit board by carefully aligning the pins on the circuit board with the holes on the
Y-encoder. Screw into place.
7. Replace the cover and screw into place.
8. Plug the ribbon cable into the encoder. If you have HQ Pro-Stcher, plug the communicaon cable into
the encoder as well.
To replace the circuit board in the V3 X-encoder
1. Unplug the ribbon cable.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw from each side of the encoder cover.
3. Slide o the encoder cover.
4. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw
(circled) from the circuit board.
5. Remove the old circuit board by pulling straight out.
6. Insert the new circuit board by carefully aligning the pins on the circuit board with the holes on the
Y-encoder. Screw into place.
7. Replace the cover and screw into place. Then plug in the ribbon cable.

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C-Pod and P-Pod Upgrades
To remove the C-Pod
1. Idenfy the C-Pod. When facing the needle end of
the machine, the C-Pod is on the right side.
2. Disconnect the stch regulator cable from the C-Pod.
3. Remove the four Phillips screws that connect the
C-Pod to the side of the machine. Store the screws
in a safe place. You will need them to aach the
new C-Pod.
UCAUTION: Before you disconnect the cables in the next step, note that the small round sha encoder
cable has a delicate connecon that can be damaged if wiggled up and down or side to side. Carefully
pull it straight out without wiggling.
4. Gently lt the C-Pod away from the machine base
and unplug all cables that are connected to the
circuit board within the C-Pod by pulling them
straight out holding the connector housing.
NOTE: We recommend that you take a digital
photo of how the cables are connected to the
circuit board for help when reinstalling
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To install the new C-Pod
1. Plug the cables into their appropriate connectors
on the C-Pod. The two gray ribbon cables can be
plugged into either slot (labeled Handlebars) on
the C-Pod board (noted with an oval in the image
at the right).
2. Aach the narrow ribbon cable to the J8 power
connector (noted with an arrow in the image at
the right).
3. The remaining cable is sized to t the white
connector labeled Sha Encoder (circled in the
image at the right). Once again be very careful
with this cable connecon; plug it straight into the
board. It will t only one way onto the connector.
If you took a photo when removing the C-Pod, use
the photo as reference if needed.
4. Gently guide the cables back into the C-Pod housing while pung the C-Pod back in place on the
machine. Make sure no cables are pinched by the edges of the C-Pod and that they are out of the path
of the mounng screws.
ÂIMPORTANT: Do not push the cables back into the machine casng or the cables may be damaged by
moving parts inside the machine.
5. Mount the C-Pod with the four Phillips screws, ghtening just unl snug.
To remove the P-Pod
1. Idenfy the P-Pod. When facing the needle end of
the machine, the P-Pod is on the le side. It has the
on/o switch.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four
screws that connect the P-Pod to the side of the
machine. Store the screws in a safe place. You will
need them to aach the new P-Pod.
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3. Carefully lt the P-Pod away from the machine
base and unplug all cables that are connected to
the circuit board within the P-Pod by pulling them
straight out holding the connector housing.
4. Carefully disconnect the two sides of the green
grounding cord at the white connecon.
NOTE: We recommend that you take a digital
photo of how the cables are connected to the
circuit board for help when reinstalling the
P-Pod.
To install the new P-Pod
UCAUTION: Review the Electrostac Discharge (ESD) Warning at the beginning of this document.
1. Plug the cables into their appropriate connectors
on the P-Pod as follows:
• Reconnect the two sides of the green
grounding cable.
• Plug the mul-color set of cables into the slot
labeled J2 (circled) in the lower-le corner of
the circuit board.
• Plug the ribbon cable into the slot labeled
J1 (circled) in the upper-right corner of the
circuit board.
NOTE: If you took a photo when removing the
P-Pod, use the photo as reference if needed.
2. Gently guide the cables back into the P-Pod while pung the P-Pod back in place on the machine.
Make sure no cables are pinched by the edges of the P-Pod and that they are out of the path of the
mounng screws.
3. Mount the P-Pod with the four Phillips screws, ghtening just unl snug.
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Old
Motor
Cable
New
Rainbow
Motor
Cable
Figure A Figure B
Figure C
Figure D
Figure E
Figure F
Instrucons for Installing the “Rainbow” Motor Cable, QM20964
1. This procedure should only be performed if the Motor Cable in the
P-Pod looks like Figure B and C rather than the “Rainbow” cable in
Figure A.
UCauon: Make sure the machine is unplugged from the
power source.
2. Remove the four screws from the P-Pod with a phillips scredriver.
3. Carefully pull on the gray round/tubular cable (not the gray at
ribbon cable) unl the black heat-shrink covered circuit board
(buer) is accessible through the hole in the machine casng
(Figure C).
4. Holding onto the buer, start carefully cung through the heat
shrink on the at side of the buer. Once you have cut far enough
to expose the end of the motor cable on the far inside of the board,
unplug the white motor cable connector from the buer.
NOTE: The round cable connected to the board, the board, and
the heat shrink can now be thrown away (Figures D & E).
5. If necessary, use needle nose pliers to secure the white connector
on the motor cable inside the machine casng; so that when you
remove the buer board, the cable does not fall back into the
machine. If the cable does fall back into the machine, it can usually
be reached with needle nose pliers and pulled back toward the
service opening of the machine.
6. Plug the new “Rainbow” cable directly into the white connector on
the short rainbow cable inside the machine casng (Figure F). You
should hear a click as the two cables lock together.
7. Let the “Rainbow” cable relax back into the machine. Any excess
cable should be folded up into the P-Pod so as not to be pinched.
UCauon: Do not force the excess cable into the machine where
it may become damaged by the gears or belts.
8. Reinstall the P-Pod taking care not to pinch any wires or hit any wires
with the screw ends.

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New Features
These instrucons summarize the new capabilies of the updated HQ Sixteen soware that is part
of this upgrade.
Stch Regulaon
The original stch regulator used Cruise mode. This update adds Precision mode.
Cruise Mode
In Cruise mode, set the machine to the desired stches per inch and speed percentage (from 7% to 30%).
Press the Start/Stop buon on the front or rear handle bars to begin quilng. The needle will begin to move
at the speed percentage you set. As you move the machine, the machine motor will slow down or speed up to
maintain a consistent stch length according to how quickly or slowly you move the machine. When you are
through quilng, press the Stop buon.
Precision Mode
In Precision Mode, the needle will not begin moving when you press the Start/Stop buon on the handlebars.
It will move when you begin moving the machine. As you move the machine, the machine motor will slow
down or speed up to maintain a consistent stch length according to how quickly or slowly you move the
machine. When you are through quilng, press the Stop buon.
To select regulated mode
1. Scroll through the menu opons with the arrow
buons unl you see the Quilt Mode opon. Then
press the Select buon.
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2. Use the arrow buons to choose Regulated. Then
press Select.
To alternate between Cruise and Precision stch regulaon
1. While in Regulated mode, use the arrow buons
to scroll unl you see either Cruise or Precision on
the screen.
2. Then press the Select buon to alternate between
Cruise or Precision stch regulaon.
To set the Cruise speed
1. Press the arrow keys unl you see Setup on the
screen. Then press Select.
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2. Use the arrow keys unl you see Cruise Speed on
th screen. Press Select.
3. Use the arrow keys to increase or decrease the
Cruise Speed to between 7% and 30%.
Other new features with this upgrade
In addion to being able to use both Cruise and Precision stch regulaon, this upgrade provides the following
other new capabilies:
• When the machine is stopped while in regulated mode, use the plus (+) and minus (—) buons to
increase or decrease the stches per inch seng.
• If you have HQ Pro-Stcher with your HQ Sixteen, the handlebar buons work while
HQ Pro-Stcher is acve.
Trouble Shoong
If the needle stops either too high or too low, take the machine to an authorized HQ Retailer technician for
servicing. The belt and/or the main sha encoder disk may need to be adjusted.
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