Style A
Part Name: Replacement Optical Encoder
Description, Style A: These optical encoders are essential for sewing machines with built-in stitch regulation such as the Pfaff 18.8, HV 18x8, Tin Lizzie (original and 18LS), and Queen Quilter. Made in the USA.
These Aftermarket Replacement Optical Encoders replace the original black encoders which came standard with the sewing machine, direct from their factory. Mounting hole measures 5/16" diameter.
Please select for shipment to USA or outside USA
For use with stitch-regulated 18+" long-arm sewing machines. Replaces original black encoders.
Style B - replaces spring-loaded encoders
Part Name: Replacement Optical Encoder
Description, Style B: These optical encoders are essential for sewing machines with built-in stitch regulation and serve as replacements for the WHITE encoders which came with certain Tin Lizzie machines and later versions of the Janome Artistic Quilter. Made in the USA.
These Aftermarket Replacement Optical Encoders replace the original spring-loaded and/or white encoders which came standard with the sewing machine, direct from their factory. Mounting hole measures 7/16" diameter.
IMPORTANT: You will be utilizing the existing spring/s and clasp/s...which came with your original white encoders. We do not provide them.
Please select for shipment to USA or outside USA
For use with stitch-regulated 18+" long-arm sewing machines. Replaces original spring-loaded and/or white encoders.
Our Aftermarket Encoder Cables replace those which originally came with your long-arm sewing machine's stitch regulation system. They connect the stitch regulator main control box to the optical encoders. Note that cables have a round or square connector to control box; the small white molex connectors will contain 3-wires or 4-wires.
Carefully inspect your existing/original cable and select from the options below. Final sale items*
Round Connector, 4-wire, y-cable
Description: This connects the stitch regulator electronic box to the sewing machine's optical encoders. Note 4-wire small connectors.
This Aftermarket Replacement Encoder Wiring Harness replaces the original y-cable which came standard with the sewing machine, direct from their factory.
Price: $45
Square Connector, y-cable
Description: This connects the stitch regulator electronic box to the optical encoders. The connector/plug is a phonejack-style. Note 3-wire small connectors. Made in the USA.
This Aftermarket Replacement Encoder Wiring Harness replaces the original y-cable which came standard with the sewing machine, direct from their factory.
Price: $45
Round Connector, 3-wire, y-cable
Description: This connects the stitch regulator electronic box to the optical encoders. Note 3-wire small connectors. Made in the USA.
This Aftermarket Replacement Encoder Wiring Harness replaces the original y-cable which came standard with the sewing machine, direct from their factory.
Price: $45
Square Connector, single cable
Description: This connects the stitch regulator electronic box to one of the optical encoders. This is not a "y-cable," but rather the individual cable, compatible with certain long-arm sewing machines; available as an individual purchase or as a set.
IMPORTANT: if your connectors' wiring orders are not exactly like those pictured, you should order a custom cable (below). Wiring order shown:
- small connector - with shiny metal components facing up, reading from left to right: black-red-green-yellow
- large connector - with shiny metal component facing up (plastic tang facing down), reading from left to right: black-red-green-yellow
CUSTOM-FABRICATED: Square Connector, single cables
Description: Thes custom-fabricated cables connect the stitch regulator electronic box to the optical encoders. This is not a "y-cable," but rather individual cables, compatible with certain long-arm sewing machines.
This purchase requires you to send your existing cable/s to the factory for custom-fabrication/replication. Include THIS FORM with shipment of your cable/s.
NOTE: no refunds or exchanges on custom-fabricated cables.
Custom-fabricated cables will have these connectors,
but wire color may differ.
Part Name: Replacement Cable for Tin Lizzie
Description: This 9-pin to 9-pin cable connects the Tin Lizzie main control unit/box to the handlebar pod. Price: $45
Part Name: O-rings, shipping to US address
Description: O-rings work in conjunction with the sewing machine's stitch regulation, installed onto the optical encoders. They will replace the ones originally installed onto the existing optical encoders. Prices include 1st class shipping to US addresses only.
IMPORTANT: For shipments outside the US, do not order this item (see below).
Part Name: O-rings, shipping outside the USA
Description: O-rings work in conjunction with the sewing machine's stitch regulation, installed onto the optical encoders. They will replace the ones originally installed onto the existing optical encoders.
IMPORTANT: Because these are shipping to a non-US address, an additional shipping charge has been added in accordance with USPS regulations. If this item is purchased in conjunction with other items from our site, we will manually refund this added fee.
M-size Metal Bobbins
Package of 3 metal M bobbins. [Check long-arm sewing machine manual to confirm M is the correct size for your make/model of sewing machine.] Final sale item*
Prices include 1st class shipping to US addresses.