The Electric Eel Wheel Nano 2.1 is an affordable spinning wheel in a travel-friendly package. Its smooth and quiet operation will help you spin gorgeous yarn. Below is a video that will get you started with the controls of your eSpinner.
Here is a digital version of the paper manual that comes with the EEW Nano.
If you want more videos check out my EEW Nano YouTube playlist. It has both an in depth guide for new spinners and covers more advanced spinning techniques.
Replacement Parts and Accessories
We sell EEW Nano replacement parts and motors on our store. This is the easiest way to get replacement parts; however, we also believe in giving you options. Below is information and alternative places to buy the parts on the EEW Nano that aren’t custom made. Most of the parts can be found on other stores like Amazon by searching for them there. I often use links to McMaster because they have very stable links with full descriptions of the part.
- Drive Belt – Size 036 O-Ring
- Reducer O-Ring – Size 012 O-Ring
- Sliding Hook O-Ring – Size 010 O-Ring
- Spindle O-Ring – Size 008 O-Ring
- Tension String – Use any similar type of string from a local store.
- R6-2RS Bearing (bobbin bearings) — Or just search for R6-2RS on Amazon to find them at a lower cost
- 608-2RS Bearings (small back bearking)
- 6804-2RS Bearing (larger front bearing)
- Motor – I use a custom motor designed specifically for this use case because I couldn’t find one I was happy with on the market. I sell them on my store, but if you want to look for a different motor here are the specs for this brushed motor. At no load the RPMs are 3650 and 0.015A. At stall the current is 0.88A and the torque is 190 g/cm. At maximum output the speed is 1825 RPMs, torque is 95 g/cm, and current is 0.448A.
Here are some additional videos and links you may find useful:
FAQ and Troubleshooting
| Is there a good guide to spinning with the EEW Nano for completely new spinners? | Here is an in depth five part getting started video series from Vampy: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 Another option is to check out this page of spinning instructors who are willing to do 1 on 1 instructions for the EEW Nano (some are paid and some are volunteers). |
| Why isn’t there uptake? Uptake is the name for yarn being pulled onto the bobbin. | 1) Check to make sure the tension band has moderate tension by turning the tension dial. Start with the spring streched out slightly. The more streched out the spring the more uptake there will be. 2) Check to make sure the yarn where it’s tied to the bobbin isn’t slipping. If it is, you can use a small piece of tape to prevent it from slipping anymore. 3) Make sure the bobbins disks are screwed all the way onto the bobbin tubes. 4) Make sure the yarn isn’t getting caught anywhere. This video shows one possible place it can get caught on the orifice reducer. 5) Check to make sure the tension dial isn’t slipping. If it is, tighten the screw on the tension dial. 6) If you over spin your yarn it will get little kinks in it and these will catch on the orifice hole or the sliding hooks. To fix this manually twist the bobbin until the over spun yarn is on the bobbin and start again trying not to over spin the yarn this time. 7) Check to make sure there isn’t something preventing the bobbin from freely spinning. Clean out any yarn or dirt stuck on the inside of the bobbin that might be causing it to be stuck to the flyer. |
| Why doesn’t my EEW spin or spin fast? | 1) Make sure the rubber drive belt is on the motor pulley and the flyer pulley. 2) Check to see if the drive belt is slipping. 3) Make sure your battery pack is charged if using one. |
This page is for the EEW Nano 2.1. Go to this page for the previous EEW Nano 2.0.