Shopbot Usb drive

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Cannot get usb drive to open on Shopbot PC. I feel like I’m missing something simple Cannot find drive in menus. Tried 2 drives with g-code and multiple members helping. Most people think on that PC the drive normally
opens automatically when inserted. Is this true or is there something to “click on”?

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That Linux distribution is odd and makes it hard to figure out how to open a file view. I don’t remember how to do it to describe here but could meet you there and I’m sure we can figure it out. I could be there tonight around 6pm or we could arrange some other time as well. Let me know.

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6pm works for me. Thanks so much Dave

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Sounds good. See you then.

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Im coming had to work late!

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We got it figured out. I’m posting 3 ways to get to the thumb drive so I know how next time I forget.
NOTE: One of the USB ports on the front of the computer may be non-functional; try another port if these steps don’t work.

Option 1 - From within LinuxCNC

  • Click the Folder icon
  • Click on Directory and slide up to ‘/’ (this is called ‘root’ in Linux)
    – Select ‘media’
    – Select your thumb drive

Option 2 - From ‘K’ icon (lower left corner of screen)

  • Click ‘K’
  • Click ‘Computer’
    – Click ‘root’
    – Click ‘Media’
    – Select your thumb drive

Option 3 - From ‘K’ icon (lower left corner of screen)

  • Click ‘K’
  • Click ‘Computer’
  • Scroll to the bottom of the list to see the ‘Removable Storage’ section
    – Select your thumb drive
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Very helpful thanks so much!

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I was able to get in yesterday, but now i am having the same problem. Tried all methods above and tried all usb slots. Anyone have any idea?

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Well i think the shop bot linux computer may have corrupted my drive. I think one of the usbs on the front of the computer are bad.

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I’ve heard that mentioned a couple times. Someone should figure out which one and tape it off.

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I used the open one on the back yesterday without issues.

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