Computer Users Group

[elwoodsusanm]

Will Robo work from a wirless USB? I know it won't work from the plug sort

[dozyrosy]

I was going to download the Google browser to try it, but there have been some issues with the EULA: "one section of the end-user licensing agreement that gave the company 'a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive licence to reproduce, adapt, modify, translate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display and distribute any content which you submit, post or display on or through' the new browser". However, it now appears they've agreed to modify this; Bill Gates/MS is bad enough but this really takes the biscuit.

Rosemary

[BrianP]

No. CraftROBO's won't work in any type of USB hub, wireless included.

[BrianP]

At the moment I have to switch off PC to swap from scanner to hard drive NOT CONVENIENT
Sue

You can swap USB devices without switching off your PC. USB devices are Hot-swappable so they can be connected & removed whilst the system is powered up.

I was going to download the Google browser to try it, but there have been some issues with the EULA: "one section of the end-user licensing agreement that gave the company 'a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive licence to reproduce, adapt, modify, translate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display and distribute any content which you submit, post or display on or through' the new browser". However, it now appears they've agreed to modify this; Bill Gates/MS is bad enough but this really takes the biscuit.

Rosemary

This was cleared up a few days ago. The EULA has been changed now.

A statement released about the EULA thing.

"In order to keep things simple for our users, we try to use the same set of legal terms (our Universal Terms of Service http://www.google.com/accounts/TOS ) for many of our products. Sometimes, as in the case of Google Chrome, this means that the legal terms for a specific product may include terms that don't apply well to the use of that product. We are working quickly to remove language from Section 11 of the current Google Chrome terms of service http://www.google.com/chrome/eula.html This change will apply retroactively to all users who have downloaded Google Chrome."

If you read the new Chrome EULA, linked above, it has been changed and that questionable section has been completely removed and replaced with a very clear:

11.1 You retain copyright and any other rights that you already hold in Content that you submit, post or display on or through the Services.

[lucylogic]

Well can you explain why mine is working from a usb hub then and always has done since I bought it 3 yrs ago?

Is mine supposed to know that it's not supposed to work that way

I've had no problems with it working that way

[BrianP]

Well can you explain why mine is working from a usb hub then and always has done since I bought it 3 yrs ago?

Is mine supposed to know that it's not supposed to work that way

I've had no problems with it working that way

Count yourself as very lucky. You must be using very little load on the other ports of the hub for it to work.

Try using something like a usb modem or a usb scanner, and use them at full speed (either downloading at full speed or scanning at high DPI), then try and use the Robo at the same time... there is not enough bandwidth on the USB bus to feed them all, so something will fail.

This is why the first thing you will be asked if you call graphtec for support is to remove your Robo from the hub and plug it in to the rear usb ports instead.

[elwoodsusanm]

When I go to 'safely remove hardware' it says that the external harddrive is in use! even though it's 'asleep'. So I am loathe to risk it. Everything I have is backed up on the hardrive

[BrianP]

When I go to 'safely remove hardware' it says that the external harddrive is in use! even though it's 'asleep'. So I am loathe to risk it. Everything I have is backed up on the hardrive

There must be a program with a handle open on that drive, if so your definitely wise not to unplug.

[SylviaF]

I use my robo on a USB hub as well with no problems. Being an older computer my USB ports are a little thin on the ground so I have a hub on which I use my robo, a USB memory stick and my camera. My modem is plugged into a USB port - I must be very lucky!!

Sylvia x

[elwoodsusanm]

Sorted. Just bought an Expresscard USB2.0 4 port by www.st-lab.com At £29.99 it's not cheap but hey IT WORKS!! I have external hardrive and Epson scanner plugged into it. It's Vista compatible - it says so on the box!
Sue very happy

[traceyjp1]

Sue glad you got it sorted vista can be a pain.

[craftycezza]

Hello

This is my first post on here. Have only owned my CR for about a month now - but love it (and have already made quite a few cards - thanks to everyone for their instructions on here on how to make things). Have had compliments from everyone who has had one of my cards using this so you guys must be doing something right.

Just thought I'd share that when I got my CR I tried to set it up using a spare wireless printer kit I had - but couldn't get it to work. Would have been nice as would have saved me having to take my laptop upstairs every time I wanted to cut something.

[cathnoon]

I also use my Craft Robo with a USB hub. I have my Robo, KNK, Printer,memory stick, camera and mouse all plug into it and havent had any problems so far but will remember that if I do, Cath.x.

[Jennywren47]

I always run mine through a hub too. I only get a message to say my ipod won't work through the hub. Camera, printer, scanner - all work fine.

[Crafters Corner]

Well can you explain why mine is working from a usb hub then and always has done since I bought it 3 yrs ago?

Is mine supposed to know that it's not supposed to work that way

I've had no problems with it working that way

Mine too. Not a single problem. It had to go on a hub from day one as I only have 3 USB's on this stupid laptop (I am really a desktop lover at heart - OH thought he was doing me a favour).

Cheers,
Sue