Stop Walking USB Sticks Around Your Shop
If you’re tired of walking USB sticks back and forth across your shop, you’re not alone. Many embroidery machines—and other industrial equipment—still rely on USB memory drives to transfer files.
USBtoWiFi by PLR Electronics is designed to solve that problem by turning your machine’s USB port into a wireless file gateway.
Below are answers to the most common questions 👇
Will USBtoWiFi Work on My Machine?
Short answer: Yes, in most cases.
USBtoWiFi works on almost any piece of equipment that reads memory sticks from a standard USB port.
This includes many:
- Commercial embroidery machines
- CNC machines
- Fabrication equipment
- Older machines without network capability
👉 If your machine can load files from a USB stick, it will typically work with USBtoWiFi.
Examples like a BAI 1501 or many commercial machines will usually work because they read USB normally.
For home machines (like some Janome models), compatibility depends on whether the machine reads files directly from USB or requires a special connection.
Do I Need One Device Per Machine?
Yes.
Each machine requires its own USBtoWiFi device.
For example:
- 1 machine = 1 device
- 2 machines = 2 devices
This allows each machine to independently access files and ensures a smooth workflow across multiple machines.
Does It Work with Embroidery Software?
Yes — it works with most Windows-based embroidery software.
This includes software such as:
- Digitizing programs
- Embroidery design software
- File management tools
Examples include:
- Brother PE Design
- Embrilliance
- Other Windows-based embroidery systems
How the System Works
USBtoWiFi does not connect directly to your embroidery software. Instead, it works through a shared folder system, which is simple and reliable.
Here’s how it works:
- Create a shared folder on your computer
- Save your embroidery designs into that folder
- The USBtoWiFi device connects to that folder over WiFi
- Your machine reads the device like a normal USB stick
👉 You can also:
- Add files
- Remove files
- Update designs
All from your computer—without touching the machine.
Send Files from Anywhere
You can also combine this setup with a cloud system like:
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
- OneDrive
This allows you to:
- Upload files remotely
- Sync them to the shop computer
- Have them appear on the machine automatically
No more walking across the building with USB drives.
Payment Options
PLR Electronics accepts standard payment methods including:
- PayPal
- Credit cards
- Other common payment options
Why Shops Use USBtoWiFi
- Eliminates walking USB sticks around
- Works with existing machines
- No software needed on the machine
- Compatible with most Windows systems
- Supports multiple machines
- Enables remote file transfer
The Bottom Line
If your machine reads a USB memory stick, USBtoWiFi is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your workflow.
You keep using your machine exactly the same way—just faster, easier, and without the hassle of physical file transfers.
PLR Electronics
USBtoWiFi – Wireless File Access for Modern Shops