USB Flash Drive

[HelicopterJohn]

I have a new HAAS TM-1P on the way within the next few weeks. It has a USB port for downloading and running programs.

Typically what size and brand of USB Flash Drives do you guys use.

I see they are available in sizes up to 16 GB. One of them even made mention about high speed. I am new to this and wanted to get one for use with my machine.

Any information on this subject would be appreciated.

John

[Ken_Shea]

John,
Why not purchase it from Haas, I am sure it would be competitively priced

I envy you the USB,
I am sure sick of the floppy on my system.


Ken

[big_mak]

I've used a few different types even an external usb hard drive, and all worked for downloading, and FNC operation.

[HelicopterJohn]

Hi Ken,

I may ask HAAS about it but I think they are pretty pricy when it comes to computer items.

Just thought this would be a generic item I could pick up at the local computer store.

I know what you mean about the Floppy drives. I have a couple of 3 Axis Seiki XL mills that I am trying to get rid of that have the 3.5 floppy drives on them. I also had to learn the DNC stuff for sending large files to those machines.

Now, you can carry "backup copies" of all your programs in your shirt pocket.



Hi Big Mak,

Thanks for the information on the external hard drive. Another option to keep in mind.

Can't wait until my machine arrives.

Thanks for your valued input.

John

[Ken_Shea]

Hi John,
I was being entirely tongue in cheek in suggesting purchasing it from Haas, it would be 5 times or more what could be purchased elsewhere.

Ken

[Cory]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1171672069828

2 GB thumb drive. Will hold thousands of programs. I doubt you'd need anything bigger. If you're using it for general use as well, like carrying files back and forth from work and home, it's plenty large enough as well.

I own the 1 GB model, and I carry it on my keychain so it's always with me. I love it becase instead of having a stupid little cap for the USB dongle that you inevitably lose, the plug actually retratcs into the body of the drive.

[HelicopterJohn]

Hi Ken,

It is getting late and I missed your

Yes, when they want $1000.00 for 16 meg (not GIG) of memory for the mother board.

Oh well, guess I can save my time on that phone call. Ha Ha

Best Buy or Computer City here we come.

John

[HelicopterJohn]

Hi Cory,

Thanks for the information and the link to Best Buy on the thumb drive. I like the feature of the retractable plug. I know what you mean as I am always real careful about loosing the lens cap to my camera. Just something else to worry about.

Sounds like a good solution and a reasonable price.

As usual you guys are the best.

John

[djr76]

Originally Posted by Ken_Shea John, Why not purchase it from Haas, I am sure it would be competitively priced I envy you the USB, I am sure sick of the floppy on my system. Ken

I just inquired about the e-net/hdd/usb upgrade. $3000.00 Im stuck with floppy like you.

[gar]

071121-0846 EST USA

Ken and djr76:

If you do not like floppy why not use your RS232?

.

[HelicopterJohn]

Hi gar,

Glad my new machine has the USB option.

I have a couple of older Seiki XL's that have the 3.5 floppy option and RS232 input. Going on the auction block soon.

These machines had an Anilam controller on them and I used their off-line software to DNC large files to the machine via the RS232 port. I also have a couple of interface devices from B & B Electronics that convert the RS232 Serial to fiber optic so that you can send the information over longer distances with little chance of communication problems. Computer in the office and fiber optic cable to the machine. That system worked fine for me.

John

[Ken_Shea]

Gar,
That is the next best thing, I figured it would give me trouble hooking up so I just keep putting it off and walking back and fourth in hopes of getting a good file load, always a crap shoot, and I am always pleasantly suprised when it loads, something wrong with that picture. I don't think this issue is an exception either.

My computer is about 25 foot way do you know if that is too far for RS232.

Seems I asked that question a long time ago but forget.

djr76,
$3000 !!!!!!!!
They have hit their head as far as I am concerned.