Which USB stick works for Embroidery Machines?

Let's clear up the confusion about USB sticks for transferring embroidery designs to our machines. It's not just the size that matters, the version or color is probably more important for getting a compatible USB flash drive. I'll also give a tip on how to make your USB port last longer because repairing them is expensive! Watching this video can save you lots of money!

The content of this video in written form can be found on my blog including links to USB sticks and cables that have worked for me and there are a few links below as well: https://ballyhoocreations.com/2021/09...

Table of contents for this video:
0:00 Intro
2:06 USB version or color
3:16 Size or capacity
3:53 Long-term storage alternatives
4:14 Extend the life of your USB port
5:38 Summary and more tips

Products mentioned in THIS video:
★ short USB "dongle" or extension cable to protect your machine: https://amzn.to/3bzNRAk this cable is blue inside but is backward compatible with embroidery machines.
★ sewing shaped USB sticks https://amzn.to/3PWUdZN this link now includes different sticks - be sure the product description says "Compatible with USB2.0 and below" or something similar.
(these are affiliate links to Amazon where I will earn a commission but your price is still the same)

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