electric eel wheel

Name

electric eel wheel

Legal name

Dreaming Robots

Website

https://dreamingrobots.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fiber Arts and Hand-Spinning Equipment

NAICS

Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912), Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing (335210), Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers (45913)

SIC

Electric Housewares & Fans (3634)

akta.pro primary industry

Crafting Machines & Accessories Retail (Die-Cut, Cricut/Silhouette, 3D Pens) (CRALACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Yarn, Knitting & Crochet Shops (CRALADAC)

Keywords

• Electric spinning wheels
• Fiber arts tools
• Hand spinning equipment
• Yarn winding machines
• Craft hobby tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Lancaster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: One-time sales of eSpinners, yarn counters, cone winders, and replacement parts/accessories. Revenue is generated entirely through direct e-commerce sales. No recurring subscription or usage-based revenue model is employed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Electric Eel Wheel (Dreaming Robots) designs, manufactures, and sells electric spinning wheels (eSpinners) and complementary fiber-processing tools directly to hobby and craft fiber artists worldwide. Its product portfolio centers on three eSpinner models (EEW 6.1, EEW Fold, EEW Nano 2.1) plus accessories like the EEW Cone Winder, EEW Yarn Counter 2, EEW Lazy Kate, and a full ecosystem of replacement parts and accessories. All sales are fulfilled through the company's own D2C e-commerce storefront, with new products typically pre-funded via Kickstarter campaigns.

Product overview

Dreaming Robots (Electric Eel Wheel) is a hardware-focused company that designs and manufactures electric spinning wheels (eSpinners) and fiber arts tools. The product portfolio includes three main eSpinner models: the EEW 6.1 (high-speed production spinner with 8 oz bobbins), EEW Fold (portable folding design with 4 oz bobbins), and EEW Nano 2.1 (ultra-portable entry-level spinner with 2 oz bobbins). Beyond eSpinners, the company offers complementary fiber tools including the EEW Cone Winder for winding yarn onto cones, the EEW Yarn Counter 2 for measuring yarn length, and the EEW Lazy Kate for controlled plying. The ecosystem is supported by replacement parts (bobbins, motors, circuit boards, drive belts, springs) and accessories (carrying bag, USB switches, yarn cones). Many products are launched via Kickstarter campaigns, and the company maintains a strong community of over 70,000 members across social groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EEW 6.1 High-speed production eSpinner with brushless motor (1,800 RPMs) and 8 oz bobbin capacity; lightweight at 3 lbs for fast, quiet, and reliable spinning aimed at hobby and production fiber artists.
• EEW Fold Compact folding eSpinner with unique folding design for fast bobbin changes, travel, and storage; brushless motor (3,000 RPMs), digital RPM display, 4 oz bobbin capacity, and 2 lb weight.
• EEW Nano 2.1 Ultra-portable entry-level eSpinner using 2 oz bobbins; designed as an affordable gateway from drop spindles to electric spinning wheels.
• EEW Cone Winder Automatic cone winder with guided drum that moves yarn back and forth for consistent, professional results; adjustable tension system, steel bearings, brushless motor, and ~1 lb fine-yarn capacity for daily yarn production and weaving warp preparation.
• EEW Yarn Counter 2 Compact yarn length measuring device that accurately measures yarn length with high precision for repeatable, reliable yarn measurement results.
• EEW Lazy Kate Tension lazy kate with 3-bobbin design that keeps bobbins controlled during plying; features magnetic locking system, customizable base, and portable foldable design; compatible with all EEW spinners.
• EEW Bag Canvas carrying bag designed specifically to transport eSpinners and fiber projects; features button closure, interior zip pocket, and multiple carry options for fiber artists on the go.
• EEW Cones (50 Pack) Versatile, high-quality boil-safe polypropylene cones compatible with the EEW Cone Winder and other winding systems; ventilated design for cone-winding workflows.
• USB Foot Switch USB foot switch for EEW Nano 2 and 2.1 — tap once to turn on, tap again to turn off — enabling hands-free control during spinning.
• USB Switch Replacement USB switch for EEW Nano 2 and 2.1 with USB Type A and USB Micro ports for power and control.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70,000+ community members across social groups
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KickstartercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDreaming Robots uses Kickstarter as a primary product launch platform. Nine fiber-related Kickstarter projects (EEW Fold, EEW Cone Winder, EEW Nano 2, EEW Yarn Counter, EEW 6.0, EEW Nano, EEW Mini, EEW 5, and EEW 4) have raised support from over 17,000 backers worldwide. Kickstarter pre-orders help fund larger production runs, which keeps prices affordable.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kromski Spinning Wheels: Kromski is a Polish manufacturer of spinning wheels, looms, and fiber arts tools. They compete with EEW across both traditional and electric offerings for the global fiber-arts hobbyist market.
• Ashford Handicrafts: Ashford is a long-established New Zealand-based manufacturer of spinning wheels, looms, and fiber arts equipment with both traditional and electric offerings. They compete with EEW across the full fiber-arts workflow and serve an overlapping hobbyist customer base.
• Lendrum: Lendrum is a Canadian manufacturer of traditional and electric spinning wheels (e.g., Ladybug, Finch). They are a direct peer serving hobby and small-batch fiber artists, often compared head-to-head with EEW in spinning community reviews.
• Schacht Spindle Company: Schacht manufactures spinning wheels, spindles, and fiber arts tools in the US. While primarily focused on traditional wheels, their product line overlaps with EEW's hobby and craft customer base and they are often considered together by spinners shopping for equipment.
• Majacraft: Majacraft is a New Zealand-based premium spinning wheel manufacturer offering both traditional and electric options, including the Aura and Pioneer eSpinners. They compete with EEW in the electric spinner segment at a higher price band.
• HansenCrafts: HansenCrafts (formerly Hansen MiniSpinner) is the closest direct competitor to Electric Eel Wheel, producing compact electric spinning wheels (MiniSpinner, MegaSpinner) targeting the same fiber-arts hobbyist market with similar price points and DTC/Kickstarter go-to-market motions.
• SpinOlution: SpinOlution manufactures a wide range of electric spinning wheels (Polly, Echo, Firefly) and is a direct competitor to EEW across production spinning, portable spinning, and beginner segments, often positioned at higher price points.

Broad incumbents

• WEBS - America's Yarn Store: WEBS is one of the largest US yarn and fiber arts retailers, carrying spinning wheels, tools, and supplies from multiple brands. They are a broad incumbent overlapping with EEW's customer base but primarily as a multi-brand retailer rather than a direct manufacturer competitor.
• Knit Picks: Knit Picks is a large online yarn and fiber arts retailer that sells a broad range of spinning equipment alongside yarns. They are a broad incumbent in the fiber-arts hobbyist category where EEW operates, though they primarily retail rather than manufacture.

Emerging players

• Strauch Fiber Equipment: Strauch makes ball winders, swift accessories, and small fiber-arts tools. They are an adjacent/emerging peer to EEW's accessory ecosystem (Lazy Kate, Yarn Counter, cones), serving the same hobbyist market but focused on hand-winding rather than electronic spinning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/DreamingRobotsBlog
• Facebookfacebook.com/ElectricEelWheel
• Instagraminstagram.com/dreaming_robots

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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