As machine knitters become more sophisticated in their use of computer technology many have become increasingly concerned about the possibility of damaging the fragile pins of the disk drive port on their Brother/KnitKing knitting machine as they continually plug and unplug their growing number of accessories. Repairing or replacing these pins can be very costly.

Knits by Ann has developed an adapter cable, "Pin Guard", which will plug into the disk drive port of the Brother/Knitking knitting machines and extend roughly 4" to a set of pins. Any device which ordinarily plugs into the disk drive port can now be plugged and unplugged from this external set of pins rather than risk damage to the fragile pins on the KM motherboard. It can also be used to protect the pins on any accessory you plug into the KM. A sacrificial part if you will.  "Pin Guard" retails for $13.95 US.  A $1.00 shipping and handling fee will be added to each order.