Once I realized what I needed and what it would do, I searched online for the best price and found it at Amazon.

I quickly realized that in order to expand this library, I would need an interface of some kind. The machine came with 64 'built-in' embroidery patterns. This is my first true embroidery machine, so I really had no clue about downloading additional embroidery patterns to my machine. I was delighted to pick up a refurbished Brother 350 sewing and embroidery machine to add to my collection. So the USB card writer (Windows 10 compatible) is a pricey solution to just transfer files and no ability to modify.lost original PE Design Software several PC crashes and moves ago.another thing.WON'T read the old card that came with the old rs232 reader.can only use the included card.would have been nice to have two cards.I know the issue is newer machines use a later version's of PES with larger file and hoop sizes.but there is no reason to not allow transferring VER 1 PES files to the old card if there is enough memory.if the design is not compatible with the old machine.so won't be read.and maybe some smaller designs will actually work. Works as advertised.but only 4 Stars for cost and forced obsolescence.Have old Brother PC 8200 card reader.I have a lot of designs (PES Ver 1) on a CD.card reader has rs232 serial connection.no adapters or PCI serial card would work.problem is Brother doesn't provide drivers for this connection.only USB drivers and primitive transfer software.

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