STARLING V3/V3FP

Made from carbon fiber and 3D printed ABS plastic, the Starling is a light Scotch or Irish tensioned electric spinning wheel that is optimized for finer weights and higher speeds. With its large motor and bobbin capacity, it is a powerful platform capable of a wide range of spinning tasks. Starling V3 is the perfect “all around” spinning wheel, capable of over 2150 rpm, yet just as comfortable walking and jogging from 300-900 rpm. Swap from Scotch to Irish quickly, when your project needs the extra takeup that Irish offers... or use Scotch to keep tension low for the finest yarns. 

STARLING V3FP

Starling V3 has been updated to include the ability to Flat Pack your wheel for travel (especially helpful on airlines and luggage transportation). By simply loosening the four screws that hold the chassis together, the wheel can now be disassembled quickly and easily. And because of this change, we thought it would be a good time to update a couple of other features to increase performance and make the wheel even more adaptable to your needs. First, the motor now comes with a two-speed pinion pulley on its front. This will give users an option for low speed, providing the utmost torque possible. This extra torque gives the wheel a better ability to hold its speed steady as the tension changes or as the yarn is fed forward or held back. But if you find yourself spinning at 100% speed with the controller in low gear and feel you still need more, you can switch the motor belt to high speed for the fastest possible performance. This is nice for spinning those yarns that require the absolute fastest speeds, like a fine lace that needs a high twist. And the last update is the addition of an aluminum whorl onto the flyer. This is important if you wish to use a more abrasive tension belt material like kevlar. Previous V3s had aluminum whorls on the bobbin only, so kevlar could only be used in Scotch tension. With the aluminum whorl on the flyer now, kevlar can be used in Irish tension as well (V3FP will come standard with kevlar tension belt material). The bobbins are still the same, as are all of the accessories available for purchase.

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DAEDALUS QUALITY

Our design aspects are focused around low noise, high performance, light action, and smart ergonomics. The bobbin can be changed very quickly without removing the flyer or drive band because of the pivoting maiden. Takeup can be very light because of features like aerodynamic coupling – the flyer channels air into the bobbin to help keep it better synchronized. This makes Starling capable of high-speed light takeup jobs, with many owners achieving 100+ wraps per inch. With Starling’s powerful motor, it is also capable of heavier work. The 12mm orifice will allow for textured art yarns or bulky plying jobs. Bobbins and flyers feature aluminum brake drums as standard so you never need to worry about overheating or wearing out your tension system.
 
As is our standard, each and every component of this wheel was chosen for its quiet operation and endurance. Wear components, including the motor and maiden bearing, are designed to be user-replaceable. Features common to all Daedalus wheels include a hardened tool-steel axle, precision bearings, and a high-quality, ball-bearing, whisper-quiet motor. All wheels are assembled, broken in, and tested for speed and noise for several days before being shipped.
 

DIGITAL SPEED CONTROLLER

THE MOST ADVANCED SPEED CONTROL ON THE MARKET

As with all Daedalus e-spinner models, the Starling is compatible for use with both the Daedalus Speed Controller and the Magpie Speed Controller. The only difference between the two controllers is the housing. You can adjust the speed at 1% increments as well as program custom slow-start and slow-stop delay times, for fine-tuning that high-speed project with gentle startup and zero-backlash stops. The Starling is offered for purchase without the Speed Controller, in case you already own one of our e-spinners. If you do not have one, you must purchase the Speed Controller (available separately from the wheel itself. Please see prices, below).