Jeda just released a new USB hub. Mounts Flush and hides flash drive

[Kitfox]

of course there's no longer any ESD protection at that point... Most M.2 install guides contain several mentions about being very careful to insure you're discharged and grounded when handling a naked drive like that.

Something about "handling a naked drive" sounds lewd somehow. In any case, that's easily solved with any number of handy dandy things ranging from Electrical Tape for the quick and cheesy, to molded resin cases. You can get really creative if you want to and still have ESD protection without having to pay a premium for a physically-smaller object.

 

[hydro 481]

Something about "handling a naked drive" sounds lewd somehow. In any case, that's easily solved with any number of handy dandy things ranging from Electrical Tape for the quick and cheesy, to molded resin cases. You can get really creative if you want to and still have ESD protection without having to pay a premium for a physically-smaller object.

You sound like someone who is inexperienced at handling naked hard drives or floppy discs.

 

[hydro 481]

Installed my hub and wireless pad earlier today. The spacer piece was a pain in the ass to put in. Build quality seems very legit. I like the seamless integration and OEM look. Overall, it's a solid product albeit a little pricey.

 

[Kitfox]

You sound like someone who is inexperienced at handling naked hard drives or floppy discs.

I prefer to call them...
* Caseless electronics
* Raw and uncensored
* Maker bits
and for Halloween
* Disembodied electroguts

I've been poking electronics since the days of home Pong clone consoles and working with computer guts for over a quarter dozen decades. That being said, I recognize that "the average person" definitely shouldn't go taking apart drives to get at the tasty guts. At the same time, anybody who knows how to properly open a WD Passport Go without destroying said guts probably knows how to avoid ESD issues. Anybody who would have problems with ESD is likely to fail to open the drive case without destroying the guts, so ESD is no longer a concern.

Epoxy or silicone coatings are common on some PCBs and other than heat concerns, there's generally no reason not to use more, per se. But a quick brush coat of UV cure resin and then a stint outside works fine as insulation.

 

[Quinndo]

Curious if anyone has experience placing a SanDisk Extreme SSD in the Jeda Hub yet. The dimensions work out in theory, but I'm concerned that there isn't enough room for the cable as there is less than an inch horizontal clearance...

I have the SSD and am considering ordering the hub, just don't want to also have to replace the SSD.

SD Extreme = 2.26" x 4.34" x 0.4"
Jeda Cavity = 2.5" x 5.5" x 0.55"

 

[hydro 481]

Curious if anyone has experience placing a SanDisk Extreme SSD in the Jeda Hub yet. The dimensions work out in theory, but I'm concerned that there isn't enough room for the cable as there is less than an inch horizontal clearance...

I have the SSD and am considering ordering the hub, just don't want to also have to replace the SSD.

SD Extreme = 2.26" x 4.34" x 0.4"
Jeda Cavity = 2.5" x 5.5" x 0.55"

 

[Chris350]

WOW..... Not so sure how long that cable will last.... Thats pretty tight....

 

[Chris3g]

There’s no need to have the cable like that, just flip the drive around so the port is on the bottom.

 

[hydro 481]

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WOW..... Not so sure how long that cable will last.... Thats pretty tight....

How about this right angle cable?

 

[sduck]

Bottom line - it DOES fit.

 

[Nuclear Fusion]

Jeda Products | Tesla Model 3 USB Hub

This Jeda product actually looks kinda cool. Though at $79 I think it's a little steep.
I'll wait for the knock offs

Taptes just released their copy for US$25
TAPTES Model 3 USB Hub, Designed for Tesla Model 3 Dashcam & Sentry Mode

 

[dragonxt]

Taptes just released their copy for US$25
TAPTES Model 3 USB Hub, Designed for Tesla Model 3 Dashcam & Sentry Mode

I'm buying one -- though I might wait around first. Tatpes is a branding company that just buys generic products directly from the factory. They're going to ship over a month from now so I have time.

 

[strykeroz]

It's not really a direct swap - but it's good to have options. I prefer to have more data capable ports.

 

[JeremyL13]

Taptes just released their copy for US$25
TAPTES Model 3 USB Hub, Designed for Tesla Model 3 Dashcam & Sentry Mode

Been waiting awhile to receive the Jeda, so temped to cancel and order this one. Just wish they had pics of the compartment for comparison.