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Melco Bravo X Professional Embroidery Machine
Putting the pro in prosumer
With 16 needles, industry leading specs and an arrayof professional quality accessories all at an affordableprice, BRAVO X is the perfect machine to bridge thegap between high-quality hobbiest and big profitprofessional. With BRAVO X, you can embroiderapparel, caps, bags, and a variety of textiles with fast,beautiful stitching all while enjoying the simplicity ofour patented Acti-Feed™ auto-tensioning, a lowmaintenance thread trimming system, and ourstreamlined BRAVO OS operating system that makescolor sequencing and design registration a breeze!Engineered to exist at the exact intersection ofusability, flexibility and power; BRAVO X puts you incontrol, no matter your embroidery aspirations!

A Cut Above
The new auto trimming system is durable and reliable.Overall trim time has been reduced dramatically, whichin turn reduces overall sew time. The self-sharpeningcarbide knife maintains its edge so it consistently slicespoly, rayon, metallic, and thick Burmilana thread.
Key Features
- 16 needles for color flexibility andefficient embroidery production.
- Patented Acti-Feed™ thread control withauto-tension.
- Small cylindrical lower arm enablesembroidery on a wide variety ofproducts at high speed.
- Easy to use BRAVO OS.
- Easy cap sewing, large 270 sewfield.*
- Large 15.7” x 16.1” jacket backsewing field.*
- Network up to four individualBRAVO Xs, connected by Ethernet.*
- Easily stitches on leather, denim, vinyland more!
- Compatible with Melco accessories,including Cap Driver, XL Hoop, FastClamp Pro and more.
- Laser alignment andpositioning.
- Engineered in the UnitedStates.
With this combo pack you get:
- Melco Bravo X professional embroidery machine
- Design Shop v11 Vector Digitizing Software
- Network capability
- 4 Round Hoop set (3.5", 4.68", 5.85", 17.25" x 11.75")
- Small Business Start Up Guide (PDF file)
- New Operating Software with more functionality
- Ethernet Crossover Cable
DesignShop Vector Software (Included with Machine)
The DesignShop V11 has an all new look and feel, providing a user-friendly experience that’s both easy to learn and intuitive for any digitizer. This machine comes with the DesignShop Vector edition.
DesignShop software comparison features
| Sizer | Editor | Vector |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner Level | Standard Level | Advanced Level - Fully-Featured Digitizing |
| Sizing, Rotating And Color Changing For Existing Designs | Sizing, Rotating And Color Changing For Existing Designs | Sizing, Rotating And Color Changing For Existing Designs |
| Not Included | 175+ Fonts and Monograms | 175+ Fonts and Monograms |
| Not Included | 1000 Stock Embroidery Designs | 1000 Stock Embroidery Designs |
| Not Included | Auto Underlay and Density | Auto Underlay and Density |
| Not Included | Design Checker | Design Checker |
| Not Included | Trim between letters, words, or only when specified | Trim between letters, words, or only when specified |
| Not Included | TrueType and OpenType Font Support | TrueType and OpenType Font Support |
| Not Included | Realistic 3D rendering of embroidery | Realistic 3D rendering of embroidery |
| Not Included | Manual Digitizing | Manual Digitizing |
| Not Included | Wireframe or Stitch Editing | Wireframe or Stitch Editing |
| Not Included | Not IncludedMultiple stitch directions within an element | Multiple stitch directions within an element |
| Not Included | Selectable Character list for Fonts | Selectable Character list for Fonts |
| Not Included | Automatic Fabric Adjustment via Styles | Automatic Fabric Adjustment via Styles |
| Not Included | Alignment Tools | Alignment Tools |
| Not Included | Custom Shapes and Designs Library | Custom Shapes and Designs Library |
| Not Included | Batch Conversion | Batch Conversion |
| Not Included | Not Included | Open, Insert, Create and Save Vector Graphics |
| Not Included | Not Included | Stitch Graphic Region |
| Not Included | Not Included | Graphic Conversion Assistant |
... And much more.
Download the DesignShop Software brocure/guide to see more features and see the differences between certain editions of DesignShop software.
DesignShop Specs
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New Simplified User Interface Bravo OS
- Easy design loading.
- Registration of designs is easy with the laser alignment feature.
- Simplified color sequence customization.
- Thread tensions are automatically adjusted by BRAVO OS. This feature
- reduces thread breaks and simplifies machine operation.
- Installation is a breeze.
If you already own a Bravo machine and interested in upgrading to the new interface; click here: Simplified User Interface Upgrade
Make almost anything
- Blankets
- Jeans
- Bags
- Jackets
- Pants
- Tubular or flat shirts
- Leather
- Hats and pockets with optional cap and cylinder equipment
Melco Bravo X Features
- NEW! Enhanced screen layout
- NEW! Object properties window
- NEW! File info. in open dialog box
- NEW! Realistic display of trimmed/non trimmed thread
- NEW! Property toolbar
- NEW! Backup system/Autosave
- NEW! Improved help system
- NEW! Internet update
- NEW! Color handling system
- NEW! True element bounding boxes
- NEW! Scale toolbar
- NEW! Envelope for lettering
- NEW! Customize both envelope and perspective baselines by adding points along the line
- Enhanced entry & exit point symbols
- Custom hoop selections
- Show stitches in 3D
- Unlimited undo/redo
- Graphical zoom in and out
- Show/hide stitches, wireframe points lines, connectors, entry/exit points and elements
- Print: Design, status, note, company logo
- Drawing speeds (slow to fast redraw)
- Project tree
- Color mapping
- Color palette and navigator
- Wireframe Editing
- Expanded stitch editing
- Automatic borders
- Satin or walk/bean stitch
- Density/column width adjust
- Automatic underlays
- Color changes/border sequence
- Display alphabet code sheets
- Units of measure (English, metric, points)
- Display embroidery hoops for commercial machines
- Scale, rotate and slant individual letters
- On-screen lettering
- Lettering properties simplified
- Multi-color, symbol, monogramming for text
- Change height, width and slant for text
- Change color of individual letters
- Closest, bottom or as-digitized connections
- Scale, rotate and slant lettering elements
- Font (alphabet) preview
- Auto fabric adjustment
- Auto underlays
- Change letter stitch order
- Center out
- Right to left
- Left to right
- Change line stitch order
- Top to bottom
- Line wrapping
- Bottom up
- X,Y pull compensation
- Insert, delete move and change input points
- Group/ungroup and search
- Scale and rotate
- Cut, copy, paste and duplicate
- AMAYA color sequence ability
- Direct link from Design Shop Vector Software to AMAYA
- Additional formats (.pat, .gnc, .emd, .shv)
- Full Sewing Field (16.1 x 15.7")
- 1100 SPM.
Included Software
- New Operating Software with more functionality
- Design Shop Vector Software
Included Accessories
- Power Cord, US 110 V
- Crossover Ethernet Cable 25'
- 9cm Hoop
- 12cm Hoop
- 15cm Hoop
- 30cm x 36cm Jacket Back Hoop
- Deluxe Melco Embroidery Stand
- Starter Kit
- Small Business Start-Up Guide (PDF File)
Included Operators Kit Contains:
- Extra trimmer knife
- Extra red thread feed roller
- Extra bobbin case
- 2 Extra thumb screws for arms
- Allen wrench set
- 4mm Allen Driver
- Bobbin case screwdriver
- Metal grease
- Plastic grease
- Brush for grease
- Oiler with spout
- Offset screwdriver
- Plastic cord for threading tubes
- 0.4mm gauge for rotary hook support position bracket
- Panel Selection Button Guide
Melco Bravo X Specifications
- Machines in network
- Network up to 4 machines
- Type and Number of Heads
- 1 Arm & Bed
- Number of Needles
- 16
- Maximum Tubular flat hoop size (X by Y)
- 360mm x 300mm (14.17" x 11.8")
- Effective sewing area is 1/2 inch less
- Removable Table Top with Tool Bays
- Yes
- Min/Max Sew Speed Flat Hoops
- 300-1100 SPM
- Min/Max Sew Speed Optional Cap Hoop
- 300-1100 SPM
- Stitch Length Range
- Only Limited by Hoop Size
- User Interface
- New Operating Software with more functionality
- Machine Configuration
- Single head, cannot be linked with other machines
- Simplified User Interface
- Step by Step Guide Software
- Thread Feed Technology
- Patented Acti-Feed Auto Tension
- Thread Break Detection
- Yes
- Automatic Thread Trimmer
- Yes
- Lighting Type Cold Bright
- Cold bright LED
- Power Supply (V)
- 90 - 260V (Single Phase, 50/60 HZ, 4A)
- Power Consumption (W)
- Typical: 200 Watts
- Max: 650 Watts
- Temperature Range
- 15-40 C
- Humidity
- Max 85% RH
- Installation Category (overvoltage)
- II
- Pollution Degree
- 2
- Motor Type(s)
- Servo
- Motor Capacity (kV)
- X and Z: 100 Watts
- Y: 250 Watts
- Machine Construction Material
- Aluminum Frame
Included Training
- Classroom Training at SewingMachinesPlus.com for 2 Full Days!
- Webinar Software Training
Optional Accessories
- Cap Driver, 2 Cap Frames, Gauge ($1,599.00)
- 3.0" x 3.75" Pocket Hoop ($135.99)
- 16.9" Round Hoop

PC/Laptop Requirements (You must own an external PC to use Designs outside of the Built In Designs)
- 2.2 GHz + Latest Intel or AMD 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) multi core processor
- Microsoft® Windows® 10, Microsoft® Windows® 8.1, Microsoft® Windows® 8, or Microsoft® Windows® 7 - all with latest service packs installed
- (32-bit or 64-bit Editions)
- 4GB RAM
- 80 GB hard disk space or more (at least 40 GB free disk space after installation)
- Graphics card: compatible with DirectX 10 or higher
- Ultra-High Definition 4K screen is not currently supported
- 512MB or higher of graphics memory (non-integrated)
- Dual Monitors (recommended for DesignShop)
- Mouse or Tablet
- Internal or external DVD-ROM Drive for software installation (Dual Layer DVDROM)
- Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 10.0 or later (to access online content)
- Internet connection
- Separate/dedicated Ethernet card (DO NOT use one single Ethernet card for both the embroidery machine communication and Internet)
- Windows user must have local administrator rights
- Windows firewall, but no other firewall
Dimensions
With Cart
- Width
- 724mm (28.5")
- Height
- 1584mm (62.4")
- Depth
- 944mm (37.2")
- Weight
- 95.4kg (210.3 lbs)
Without Cart
- Width
- 724mm (28.5")
- Height
- 950.9mm (37.4")
- Depth
- 737mm (29.0")
- Weight
- 75kg (165 lbs)
Optional Melco Fast Clamp Pro

Why buy the Melco Fast Clamp Pro?
Melco Fast Clamp PRO is the answer for hard-to-hoop items. Adjust the arms for height and width, slip the product to be embroidered over the lower arms, clamp down, and go!
Replaces thousands of dollars worth of other embroidery clamps, frames and hoops! Ideal for dog collars, leashes, bag straps, flip flops, shoes, purses, backpacks, pockets, tote bags, soft-side coolers, hats, and more.
Optional Melco Back of Hat Cap Hoop Clamp
The BACK OF CAP Clamp for Cap Drivers is the easiest way to sew the back of caps when you already have a cap driver installed on your machine. The simple clamping action of the upper and lower window frames gives you the freedom to position the back section of the cap so that you can sew where you want. Along the bottom edge with a long curved design or a tall & wide design covering a larger area.

Optional Durkee EZ Frame Combos for Melco Bravo X

Introducing Durkee "EZ Frames" for multi-needle Embroidery machines. EZ Frames are a simple, yet effective, system for hooping otherwise difficult to hoop items. Simply apply sticky backing to the underside of the frame with the sticky side up. The adhesive on the backing holds your project in place while the machine is stitching.
Seven (7) piece combo pack includes the Main Attachment Arm and one (1) each of the following frames: 2" x 4", 2.5" x 4", 3" x 4", 5" x 4", 7" x 5", 8" x 8", and a Cap Back/Radius Frame
Downloads
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Melco Back of Hat Cap Hoop Clamp
$449.00 $399.00
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Mighty Hoops Magnetic Embroidery Hoops For Melco Machines (Available in Different Sizes)
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