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The device is the only solution for Toyota embroidery machines besides direct PC connect. | The device is the only solution for Toyota embroidery machines besides direct PC connect. | ||
==Connectors== | |||
Barudan | |||
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Toyota | |||
Happy | |||
SWF | |||
==Troubleshooting and Known Issues== | ==Troubleshooting and Known Issues== | ||
Revision as of 17:19, 9 August 2013
The Embroidery Black Box is a device that reads USB sticks containing embroidery design files. The device connects to embroidery machines with external data input ports. To device is sold by TheEmbroideryWarehouse and can be purchased at EMBAccess. The Black Box is the ideal solution for older embroidery machines without built in floppy drives. There are no additional software or drivers needed.
The device is sold with one connector. The connectors are interchangeable and are easy to change.
History and sales
The Embroidery Black Box was introduced to the market around 2008 to replace the expensive external embroidery floppy drives readers. The device is used and sold all over the world.
The Embroidery Black Box is also Made and Developed In The USA and is the only device of its kind Made and Developed In The USA.
The device is the only solution for Toyota embroidery machines besides direct PC connect.
Connectors
Barudan Tajima Toyota Happy SWF
Troubleshooting and Known Issues
The device uses the Tajima DST Embroidery Software Format. The designs should follow the standard Tajima Naming convention as mentioned at the Embroidery Software Format page.
If the device is causing any issues, first check that all connectors are solid. When connecting the device to the machine both the machine and the device should be powered off and disconnected from the wall outlet.
Check the PLR Electronics Support Site for any other troubleshooting issues.
Known working Models
The following table contains the Black Box corresponding connector type that has been proven to work successfully on the following machines. If your machine is not on the list, then contact PLR Electronics and they can tell you exactly what connect to order.
If your machine has a built in Floppy Drive, see FloppyToUSB
| Machine Model | Connector Type |
|---|---|
| Barudan 1XX | Barudan Hirose |
| Barudan 7XX | Barudan Hirose |
| Barudan 8XX | Barudan Hirose |
| Tajima TMEF | Tajima Parallel |
| Tajima TME-HC | Tajima Parallel |
| Tajima TME-SC | Tajima Parallel |
| Toyota 820 | 25 Pin Serial |
| Toyota 820A | 25 Pin Serial |
| Toyota 830 | 25 Pin Serial |
| Toyota 850 | 9 Pin Serial |
| Toyota 851 | 9 Pin Serial |
| Toyota 860 | 9 Pin Serial |
See also
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