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==History and sales==
==History and sales==
The Embroidery Black Box was introduced to the market around 2008 to replace the expensive external embroidery floppy drives readers.  
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.
The device is the only solution for Toyota embroidery machines besides direct PC connect.


==Troubleshooting and Known Issues==
==Troubleshooting and Known Issues==
The drives have jumpers that are preset at the distributorship. If the correct USB-XXXX code is used then the drive will plug right in and work without any issues.  However if the drive and jumpers do not match the original drive settings then to check the [http://www.plrelectronics.com/forum/ PLR Electronics Support Site] for the correct settings or any other troubleshooting 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 solidWhen connecting the device to the machine both the machine and the device should be powered off and disconnected from the wall outlet.


Some equipment manufactures decided to produce their own floppy drives or floppy drive housing rather than buying from the major disk drive producers such as IBM or Sony. In these vary rare cases the equipment might have to be slightly modified to accommodate a regular floppy drive. In most every instance, its much cheaper to modify the equipment and upgrade the drive rather than to buy expensive and rare floppy drives that were only made in very short run.
Check the [http://www.plrelectronics.com/forum/ PLR Electronics Support Site] for any other troubleshooting issues.


==Known working Models==
==Known working Models==
The following table contains the Floppy To USB corresponding drives that has been proven to work successfully on the following machines.  If your machine or drive is not on the list, then contact [http://www.PLRElectronics.com: PLR Electronics] and they can tell you exactly what drive to order.
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 [http://www.PLRElectronics.com: PLR Electronics] and they can tell you exactly what connect to order.
 
''If your machine has a built in Floppy Drive, see [[FloppyToUSB]]''
 
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External USB Embroidery Reader
External USB Embroidery Reader

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.

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 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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