Hi cuties, I have a huqvarna designer 1 with disk, I can upgrade it to...

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by eggyannie 21 Jul 2009

Well the answer to that one is IF IT WORKS WHY FIX IT if you are happy to use a disc and can add and remove designs from it then why spend out money just to use a $5 usb pen. its a bit like putting a new engine into a car just so you can carry another person when you allready have enough room to do so.
annie in the UK

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by claudenicolas 21 Jul 2009

thank you, i will go on with my disks.

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by ziggy519 21 Jul 2009

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I still have my designer 1 with disk.....I love it. The only worry I have right now is getting disk as they are becoming hard to find as well as computers now are coming out with usb drives. I still haven't decided on whether I should upgrade to the USB as well. I also agree with annie its not broke why do something to it could make worst. I'll keep checking back to see other responses.

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by peggy 21 Jul 2009

I had trouble finding 3.5" disk, but found I had plenty already, just needed to save some down to the hard drive. Labeling folders just like the floppies, erase and consolidate. Now I have plenty.

by claudenicolas 21 Jul 2009

I have a lot of disk, so it is well

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by mops 21 Jul 2009

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I still have my Designer 1 with disks. I did not want to spend some € 400 only to be able to use an USB stick. I have lots of disks, clearly labeled and catalogued, easy to find. My new laptop does not have a 3.5" drive, but an external one can be bought cheaply. My machine is 10 years old, so I'd rather trade it in for a new one - preferably a Diamond.

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by claudenicolas 21 Jul 2009

thank you for your advice

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by gerryb 21 Jul 2009

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Long as it works, don't mess with it. I have a Diamond & a SE. Yes, I do use the stick as it's quick to put designs on..BUT I do suggest you stock up on the disks when you can as they do wear out. I would store my designs on something else. I personally would rather spend that money on an external drive to store all your designs on, then back them up with CD's keeping all your disks for use with the machine.

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by claudenicolas 21 Jul 2009

thank you, it is a good idea

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by detailslady 21 Jul 2009

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You will find the machine loads the designs much slower because it has to read the entire usb stick when loading. And you can only put the usb stick that comes with it in the machine, unlike most of the other machines. All of the other advice you have gotten is great!

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by michele921 21 Jul 2009

you can use any usb flash drive not only the one that comes with it. the one that came with mine is the only one that will not work but I bought a few real cheap and they all work great.

by claudenicolas 21 Jul 2009

Thank you for those informayions

by tubby 21 Jul 2009

USB Flash memories for use with Designer I USB
The Husqvarna Viking Designer I USB has been designed to communicate with external USB flash memories. There is a wide range of such products on the market. Visit your local authorized Husqvarna Viking Dealer for recommendations.
Husqvarna Viking has verified the compatibility of some external USB devices. See list below.

In the United States and Canada, visit your local Husqvarna Viking Dealer for USB sticks, USB CD drive, USB Disk drive, USB hubs, USB mouse, and all accessories for your Designer I USB.
Note: Use the Format command of 3D Disk Manager USB to prepare a USB Embroidery Stick before using it with your Husqvarna Viking Designer I USB.

FPRIVATE "TYPE=PICT;ALT=" RECOMMENDED:
Supplier: Husqvarna Viking
Model: USB Embroidery Stick, 128 MB
USB version: USB 2.0
Part No: 920 073-003 (Red), 920 073-005 (Blue)

COMPATIBLE:

Supplier: Memorex
Model: Flash Drive, 128 MB
USB version: USB 2.0

Supplier: Trek
Model: ThumbDrive, 128 MB
USB version: USB 2.0

Supplier: Lexar
Model: JumpDrive Sport, 256 MB
USB version: USB 2.0

Supplier: SanDisk
Model: Cruzer Mini SDCZ2-512-A10, 512 MB
USB version: USB 2.0
Supplier: Iomega
Model: Micro Mini Drive, 64 MB
USB version: USB 2.0
Supplier: Iomega
Model: Mini Drive, 128 MB
USB version: USB 2.0

Supplier: PNY Technologies
Model: Attaché USB Drive P-FD128U20-RF, 128 MB
USB version: USB 2.0

Supplier: PNY Technologies
Model: Attaché USB Drive P-FD512U20-RF/DK, 512 MB
USB version: USB 2.0

Supplier: SanDisk
Model: Cruzer Mini SDCZ2-128-A10, 128 MB
USB version: USB 2.0
Supplier: FujiFilm
Model: 256 MB USB Drive 2.0
USB version: USB 2.0

Supplier: Kingston
Model: DataTraveler DTI/1GB
USB version: USB 2.0

Supplier: Sandisk
Model: Cruzer Micro SDCZ4-1024, 1 GB
USB version: USB 2.0

Supplier: Sandisk
Model: Cruzer MicroSDCZ4-256, 256
MB USB version: USB 2.0

by michele921 22 Jul 2009

I am using ones not on your list, when I brought my machine in for its regular maintance last month the one the tech had would not work he called to ask me if I was having problems and I told him the 1 that came with my machine stopped working that I had tried reformating and it still would not work bought others and they worked great.

by claudenicolas 22 Jul 2009

Thank you michele and tubby for yor help!

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by simplyrosie 21 Jul 2009

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Will you be able to hook the machine up to your computer then? If so, I'd say go for it! I have mine directly attached to my laptop which makes it nice to transfer files. :-)

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by claudenicolas 22 Jul 2009

thank you, simplyrosie, with that I could only use a usb key instezd of disk, but not directly to the computer

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by francoisen68 21 Jul 2009

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Hi Claude, I agree with most of Cuties who consider it's not necessary. You'll not hae better embroideries. And it's very expensive for the little benefit you'll get ! Keep your money and later, may be, you'll buy a new machine. But Designer is a good machine. Rather buy some accessories you may need. Bisous

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by claudenicolas 22 Jul 2009

Thank you Francoide, I will just buy new hoop bisous

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by colonies1 21 Jul 2009

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you have some good advice. I have huqvarna designer usb and love it but I say to each his own. If it works don't mess with it. Sometimes it make a mess if you know what I mean.

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by claudenicolas 22 Jul 2009

thank you

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