I have a Excitech SHG1224.
I have 1 USB stick that came with the machine.
I use Artcam as toolpath program and have to save my files with a nc.goo extension for them to load on my machine.
I am terrified of losing or damaging this USB stick and have tried to get local brands to work but i cannot get my handpice to read any other stick than the one TANEY supplied.
I have emailed him but with little satisfaction in results, they won't $30.00 US per stick.
There is a simple solution i am sure, would be greatful for any advice anyone can suggest.
I am going off line shortly to discuss this issue with a pint of beer.

Beerman, I am sure this question has come up before.

If you have a look in the thread about Shannon`s machine ( Bigs ), you will see details of another USB stick that he has used.

We had Taney send us a couple of spares - not worried about $30, just good to have spares on hand.
Hope you are enjoying your Excitech - And your Beer!!:cheers:

Rocket.

Taney spoke to someone at their office. They advised me on Kingstone brand. I've ordered one online from a shop here in SA (2GB for R70, 10.72 Australian Dollar) I'll let you know if it works once arrived.

Thanks for the replies.
Went back through "Big S's" story, man that guy is a freak!!!!!
He should start building the machines himself..
Anyway thanks for the help ill get a Kingston stick and try it.
regards

BEERMAN

Thanks for the replies.
Went back through "Big S's" story, man that guy is a freak!!!!!
He should start building the machines himself..
Anyway thanks for the help ill get a Kingston stick and try it.
regards

BEERMAN

You're not the first to call me that, I will take it as a compliment.:banana:

If anyone else gets other types of memory sticks to work, let us know as the type I have are now unavailable here in NZ.

Shannon.

Just tried my 2GB Kingston DataTraveler...does not work. Will let you know if I get something else...

Lol, should have maybe read the other threads first....will buy the ones Shannon refers to and under 2Gb (as per everyone)

Spanks!

I remember when trying a few, that among others that I don't remember, a 1GB Sandisk Cruiser worked. :)

Greg

Got my Kingston Data Traveller 2GB, yesterday.
Formatted to FAT 32. Very excited...Oh,Oh still not working.
I ahve found using .nc.goo extension was the only extension that worked on the factory USB but it won't work on the Kingston.
Any ideas, I have one that involves many beers and a big hammer. But experience tells me this approach works less and less the older i get.
Any help would be appreciated.
Although it is a backup i would be in real trouble if i can't use this machine.

On a seperate note.
I have been reading recently on the forum of these 'scams' etc..
All i can say is that at first being a little sceptical of Taney, the machine turned up at a cost that was very reasonable. And although i have had small problems with the machine for the price i can live with this and improve the machine as these problems occur.
I think the major problem is the communication barrier. I originally had a 0609 machine and think that my new machine is perfect for what the work i do.
I think for the price you have to sacrifice back up service to an extent and battle through the problems with help of forums like this.
Cheers for beers

Hello,
I use "Kingston 1GB DataTraveler" sticks (I bought 5) and they all work fine.

If you search on Ebay.com for 110389564890 (item number) then you see exactly the same stick I use. Don;t buy the sticks with large memory, test 1 and if it works buy at least 5.

Thanks for the reply.
Borrowed a mates 1GB Kingston stick this morning and still no go.
Tried Sandisk 128MB stick i had and no go.
I formatted them both FAT32....is this still the go or is it my file extension????
I save as .nc.goo and this works on factory USB.
I know this is dragging on but im buggered if i know.
Simple problems normally baffle the lost!!!
I will try and track down another brand and try that.
cheers
lost BEERMAN

Thanks for the reply.
Borrowed a mates 1GB Kingston stick this morning and still no go.
Tried Sandisk 128MB stick i had and no go.
I formatted them both FAT32....is this still the go or is it my file extension????
I save as .nc.goo and this works on factory USB.
I know this is dragging on but im buggered if i know.
Simple problems normally baffle the lost!!!
I will try and track down another brand and try that.
cheers
lost BEERMAN

I do nothing with my usb sticks : plug and play.
I don't format them. I simply put them into the computer, place my ".TAP" toolpath-files on them, plug them in the DSP and the stick is recognized and the files are displayed.
Do you have the black DSP or the grey? What happens if you plug in a new USB stick without formatting it first?

Cocobolo
I have a new usb at home i will try it tommorrow.

My handpiece is black, only purchased at xmas 08.
My original 0609 excitech never came with a stick from the factory so i downloaded directly from my computer.
I have tried 5 different brands so far, but have had no success..

For me it is beer o clock
will get back to you tommorrow after i try new usb
Thanks
BEERMAN
BEER MAKES ME FEEL HOW I OUGHTA WHEN IM NOT DRINKING BEER!!!

Da Da Dah.
Finally
Kingston 2GB no formatting straight out of the packet works...
So simple yet so frustrating.
Thanks for all the advice.
Cocobolo you are my hero
i will buy a couple more kingston as back up.
cheers
Beerman

Hi BEERMAN,
I do not know your machine is laser machine or router, if it is laser machine, maybe i could help you.

Hey all, novice/first post after bringing home a used 1212. Machine runs exisiting files in the DSP but wont show any when the USB stick (2gb) is connected. I've tried various file types from the trial Cut2d (.tap .plt ) but no files show in the U Disk file list. The stick is doing something, it flashes so there's some activity. I did notice that the existing files have .U00 and .U01 extensions, if these are extensions, but there is no option for this file type in Cut2d. Any advice? What file types do you guys run ?
Cheers

I just use the basic .tap files and they work fine, I am guessing that your DSP isn't recognizing the flash drive. You could try formatting the flashdrive using FAT32 file system. If that fails you may need to try other flash drives.

Shannon.

When our new machines first arrived, we tried six different USB sticks. The only one that works is " Lexar " brand. Straight out of the box.

I buy them from Harvey Norman. Normally pay $16 Each.

We also use the.tap extension in our programming.

Rocket

Thanks guys, tried fat32 no luck so I'll get a couple of new sticks. The machine makes a high pitch hissing noise which seems to come from the drives when idle, is this normal ?

I tried to use an off the shelf USB formatted to FAT32 and corrupted the inner files, the file list appeared with garbled characters and the delete file function did not delete the files so the only way I could remove them was to reformat the inner files.

Below is a copy of a message I sent to Excitech about the problem - to which I have yet to receive a reply although this could be due to the Chinese New Year.
"
The problems detailed below worked correctly before I did the inner file format.

1. I can no longer control the spindle speed from the keypad - OnOff plus Z+ or Z-.
The check keys function shows that all the keys work correctly.
2. The spindle speed does not change to the Speed Grade Parameter when I run a GCode file.
3. When I set the GCode Z Height Option to Disabled the DSP uses the DSP Z Height setting rather than the GCode file height.


I am considering reloading the application file: RZNC-D5416-1.2(zhb165)_normal.NEWBIN2.
"

I also posted earlier on the related DSP Deleted Thread:

"
Related to DSP becoming inoperable - I tried to use a 2GB USB Drive to transfer files and corrupted the DSP inner file memory block so I reformatted as I could not delete the files using the delete file function. Subsequently I can no longer control the spindle speed either through the keypad (Z+. Z-) or through the spd grad setting when I load GCode. The spindle on off settings work so for example if I change the on setting to b1100 the resulting spindle speed is the expected 150 HZ (100 + the last three bits * 50). If I change the off settings to b1110 the off speed is the expected 250 HZ (100 + 3*50).
"

The first bit relates to the on off state of the spindle - if you set that bit to on in both on/off settings the spindle will always run but at two different speeds depending on the toggled on/off state controlled by the on/off button

No luck with new USB sticks, I tried a couple but the DSP wouldn't recognize any of them. Anyway I was able to get files into it with a direct to PC connection and get them cut.

Is it OK to disconnect the DSP with machine powered up ? or should it be powered down ? I'm a bit concerned about corrupting the thing.

Hi guys,

I start to believe that this USB issue is no different than tossing a coin.... I bought a Kingston 8 GB DataTraveler 112 and it works just fine. So do some (but not all) older Sandisk Cruzer, micro 2GB I have (Those that came with the U3 system). I also have a few truly old Sandisk 256 Mb and they work to. All in all I would say that I have a success rate of about 70%.

My problem still is not getting the correct USB but resetting the DSP so that it works as it did before I reformatted the inner files because of the corruption due to trying to use of an incompatible USB.

Has anyone had the same problem of corrupted files requiring reformatting.

I still can run GCode but as per previous post I can no longer control the spindle speed etc.

My problem still is not getting the correct USB but resetting the DSP so that it works as it did before I reformatted the inner files because of the corruption due to trying to use of an incompatible USB.

Has anyone had the same problem of corrupted files requiring reformatting.

I still can run GCode but as per previous post I can no longer control the spindle speed etc.
Hi Woodcam, how did you get the spindle speed control before you had issues ? I'm still trying to figure that out.

Hi Woodcam, how did you get the spindle speed control before you had issues ? I'm still trying to figure that out.

On/Off plus either Z+ or Z- keys standalone or Z+ or Z- keys while running GCode.

Sent an email to service@sh-cnc.com - still waiting for a reply. I have completely lost the spindle speed control capability and etc. because of user files format.