The HoopTech Dream Frame (Gen 2 Frame) [ShopMelco link], and the Large Back of Cap Clamp [ShopMelco link] are compatible with these Melco Embroidery Machines: XT, XTS, Bravo, EMT16, EMT16Plus, EMT16X and SUMMIT.
If these hoops do not appear in your software's Hoop Manager screen, they can be added by updating the Hoops Database.
The listing in the Hoop Manager screen is according to the Cap Driver (Red or Graphite/Silver) that it is attached to. These frames and clamps are not compatible with the AMAYA Red/White's Original Dove-Tail Mounted Wide Angle Driver. Various selections below are dependent upon the version of Melco software:
Advanced Interface (OS) - Choose:
- Red Gen2 Frame When using Red Wide-Angle Cap Driver
- Graphite Gen2 Frame When using Graphite/Silver Cap Driver
Simplified Interface (UI) - Choose:
Select the image that matches your driver. You will only see the drivers listed for the model of Melco machine detected by the software.
This example picture is of the red driver.
The Gen2 / Dream Frame is best paired with the HoopTech T Bar Cap Gauge.
Here is a Hooptech video on Using the Gen 2 Frame.
Hooptech Back of Cap Clamps: Large and Small Sizes
Hooptech Large Back of Cap Clamp (previously XL Back of Cap Clamp)
The Hooptech Large Back of Cap Clamp is compatible with Melco embroidery machines using the Red Wide Angle Cap Driver and the latest Hoop Database. Within the Melco operating software choose:
- Red Hoop Tech XL Cap Back Clamp
Hooptech Small Back of Cap Clamp - choose:
- Red Hoop Tech Hat Back Clamp When using Red WACF
- Graphite Hoop Tech Hat Back Clamp When using Graphite/Silver WACF
Hooptech 270 Bucket Hat Clamp (Not Recommended)
Melco does not recommend the use of the Hooptech 270 Bucket Hat Clamp. That clamp's design could lead to damaging the Melco embroidery machine. Melco's recommendation is to instead use the standard Wide Angle Cap Frame (see video).