Can't copy files to adafruit soundboard

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Can't copy files to adafruit soundboard

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Hello,

I purchased an adafruit soundboard. But when I connect it to the
computer it registers as a speaker (vs1000b) and not an external
drive. I simply took it out of the box and plugged it in. There are
two lights on the unit, a green light and a red light.

Thanks

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Re: Can't copy files to adafruit soundboard

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Are you using a known good USB data cable? Can you use them same cable with a microcontroller or other USB device to verify?

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Re: Can't copy files to adafruit soundboard

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I tried several different cables and even went out to buy a new one. When plugged in it still doesn't recognize it as a drive.

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Re: Can't copy files to adafruit soundboard

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Did the cable you purchased say it was a USB data cable?

What USB port have you been plugging into on your computer?

Which OS are you running? Can you try another machine?

Which model the Adafruit sound boards are you using. Is it this one?

https://www.adafruit.com/product/2220

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Re: Can't copy files to adafruit soundboard

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I'm gonna try one more new cable.

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Re: Can't copy files to adafruit soundboard

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So I picked up a new cable that I verified can transmit data and it's still not working.

I'm running windows 10 and have attached a picture of the board
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I tried different usb ports, another laptop, same thing.

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Tried on a mac as well. No luck

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Okay, thank you for trying the new cable and different machines.

Let's start the replacement process. Please e-mail [email protected] requesting a new Audio FX board. They will need this forum thread link as authorization and your order#.

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Re: Can't copy files to adafruit soundboard

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I'm running into the same problem. Plug my adafruit soundboard into my Mac and nothing shows up. Tried multiple micro USB cables

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@MandaLorin,

Please start a new topic with your issue so we can go over the LEDs color status, OS version, cable and USB port confirmation.

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