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Subject: Convert your floppy driver to usb

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26 Jan 2010 2:09 AM Alert 
Convert your floppy driver to usb
USB FLASH DRIVE READER for embroidery machine
 
TAJIMA HAPPY BARUDAN embroidery machine and
 
Replaces your 3.5” floppy drive from your embroidery machine to USB
No more floppy disk ,use your existing usb flash drive to transfer your designs to machine
NOTE : in order for this to work your embroidery machine has to have a floppy drive already. different product for different floppy drive capacity 1.44m/720k
It is easy to install ,and easy to use.
Most model of SHIMA SEIKI STOLL STEIGER flat knitting machine are supported. contact me
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05 Feb 2010 8:30 AM Alert 

You've peaked my interest because we recently discussed how we are going to deal with floppies when they are no longer available "readily".  I have a 6 head SWF, Brother 1 & 3 head machines (all use 3.5 floppies).

I'm assuming the USB conversion would allow flash memory sticks to be used or somehow network cables?

Can you please elaborate on the concept?
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08 Feb 2010 11:54 AM Alert 
Nelson, I would like to know more about converting my floppy drive to USB. I have a Brother ULT 2003D. Will it work on my machine?
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10 Feb 2010 6:19 AM Alert 
I have a Tajima TMEX C901 1996 model with a NEC FD1138C 3.5" floppy drive which has a 26 pin interface instead of the normal 34 pin interface. Is there a usb floppy emulator available for this machine? I heard a rumour that a floppy emulator for a Tajima TMFX might work.
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10 Feb 2010 12:42 PM Alert 
I have a Toyota9100 model. How to I could convert my disk drive to USB?
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09 Jun 2010 10:15 AM Alert 
Posted By jfpetutti on 02/08/2010 11:54 AM
Nelson, I would like to know more about converting my floppy drive to USB. I have a Brother ULT 2003D. Will it work on my machine?
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07 Feb 2011 5:42 PM Alert 
hi nelson just seen ur post its good that we can convert our floppy drive to usb. pls post the details abt how to achive this...thanks
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07 Feb 2011 5:43 PM Alert 
hi nelson just seen ur post its good that we can convert our floppy drive to usb. pls post the details abt how to achive this...thanks
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08 Feb 2011 6:00 AM Alert 
I have made this switch on many Barudan and Tajima machines and is a great upgrade and I happy to say that my shop is now Floppy disk free!
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08 Feb 2011 10:33 PM Alert 
@Gebber so can u post the procedure to convert floppy drive to usb...
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09 Feb 2011 4:47 AM Alert 
@yogisaw In most cases it is as simple as removing the floppy drive and and plugging in the USB drive. I did have to work with my vendor on a couple of the USB drives to get the correct dip switch settings but they are virtually plug and play. They DO NOT work correctly in Brother machines but I have had no problems with installing in 4 Tajima's and 5 Barudan's. Everything loads just like it was a floppy disk, super easy.

Not to take anything away from the original poster but I purchased all mine through www.Sewmanyparts.com, Customer service and support is second to none, Talk to Rob!

DO NOT PURCHASE through The Embroidery Warehouse or PLR Electronic. They are sister companies and have the worst customer service you can ever imagine.
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11 Feb 2011 6:29 PM Alert 
hi gebber thanks for this info its amazing I have barudan machine and I have never touched its hardware, it will be nice to see some video on how to if you have some time to spare for me...
thanks anyway for this information
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16 Feb 2011 6:14 AM Alert 
@yogisaw  There may be some videos on youtube already.  I have one on there but it is showing a problem when installing the USB on a Brother machine. 

The Barudans are a little more work to take apart to get to the floppy drive but it is still really easy.

1. Unplug the machine from any power.

2. Disconnect all cables from the control head.

3. remove the plastic covers (4 screws on the back)

4. remove 2 screws from the bracket that holds the floppy drive.

5. Disconnect cables from Floppy drive.

6. remove floppy drive from holding bracket

7. Mount USB drive in holding bracket and plug cables into USB Drive

8. Reinstall Holding bracket with USB

9. Put the plastic covers back on.

10. Plug everything back in.

11.  Turn machine on and load files from USB flash drive stick.

This is a really easy install but remember you are doing this at your own risk.  Listed above was the procedure on my particular Barudan machines and yours may be a little different.
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16 Feb 2011 7:43 PM Alert 
Thanks alot gebber... nice to see such helpful peoples here!!!
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19 Feb 2011 2:38 AM Alert 
You're Welcome Yogisaw. I hope it helps.
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24 Apr 2011 4:05 AM Alert 

hello sir i want to convert my floppy drive to usb drive please send me the price and delevry procuder for your converter.

my email is

 quraishkhan@hotmail.com

 

i wait your kind replay.

 

best regards

 

quraish khan

 
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