MASTER THREAD: USB drives that work with Sentry and TeslaCam

[indolent]

I had NOT had the "too slow to save" error message until v10 beta was installed. Now it is constant. Removing the drive and reinserting will clear it for a while, but eventually, the error comes back.
I'm using a Samsung 128 USB 3.1.

Same here. Just started getting the issue after the v10 update. On both a Samsung 128gb Fit Plus, and some random usb 3.0 micro usb adapter.

 

[sceptic]

not on v10 yet but my too slow error changed after the last ug to just random not recognizing the usb - eg insert it red dot appears, drive, etc. no events recorded then at random times the dot changes to grey x!!!
Occasionally still get too slow error message - with a usb that has been in the car and showing as good - no events recorded and then in the middle of a drive it just suddenly appears (exclamation point)- so beyond frustrating!!!!

 

[phaheem]

I opted for a 32gb Sandisk MicroSD Card with a Sandisk USB MicroSD card reader. The MicroSD Card is a class 10 which is supposed to be ideal for dash cams, GoPro, and generally rewriting video regularly. No problems so far. Before that, I was using a 32gb sandisk cruzer USB flash drive, also without any problems.

 

[soulreaver99]

I have the Sandisk Cruzer USB 3.1 drive at 64GB. When the error pops up (maybe like once in a while) I just remove the drive and plug it back in and all will be well. At the end of the week, I just format the drive again and have not had any issues. Thinking of moving up to an SSD though...

 

[BobAbooey]

Had same problem, ya need to get an "Extreme" card for like using in gopros

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HU3Q6S4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[zhu-]

It's just a software issue. I've been using the same drive for many months and only got the "slow drive" message the first time last week after deleting the existing files. Got the error multiple times after unplugging and it's been gone since.

 

[Cfitz77]

Is this still an issue with v10?

Mine was working fine until the V10 update, now I get the error message

 

[Socomm203]

I have tried five or six different USB drives and all eventually give me the same error about the drive being too slow. The funny thing was that the knockoff "16gb" drive I tried was functional for the longest.

Has anyone figured out an actual solution to this?

I have a HW2.5 on 2019.32.11 if that means anything.

 

[Need]

I have this one (16GB) in both our X and 3 since they got dashcam function and never ever saw any "too slow" error.

https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digital-DataTraveler-DTSE9H-16GBZ/dp/B006W8U2WU/

 

[Temiatwork]

I bought mine from a tested source (Formatted TeslaCam USB Drives, Tesla Videos, Tips & Tricks - Pure Tesla) and it never show any error. Maybe their instruction would help you.

 

[wingnutsglory]

I have tried five or six different USB drives and all eventually give me the same error about the drive being too slow. The funny thing was that the knockoff "16gb" drive I tried was functional for the longest.

Has anyone figured out an actual solution to this?

I have a HW2.5 on 2019.32.11 if that means anything.

Which ones have failed?

 

[CharleyBC]

I’ve had 4 or 5 months of flawless service from this guy:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D7PDLXC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[RLEE]

I’ve had 4 or 5 months of flawless service from this guy:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D7PDLXC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also have flawless service from Samsung fit plus. I use the 256gb version formatted into two drives for music and sentry. In addition to speed, pay attention to the maximum temperature ratings. Longevity drops significantly with high temperatures so pick one with high temperature ratings.... this is why I didn't go with ssd.

 

[Msjulie]

Never ever had an issue using this setup and pretty cheap too, fwiw

 

[webbah]

www.sandisk.com/connect
www.sandisk.com/ixpand

I prefer the ixpand over the connect as it works excellent with Sentry View on the iPhone for viewing events on the go.

 

[RFernatt]

I've been using this one for months in my Model 3 without issue:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D7Q41PM/

 

[GreenHokie]

For better performance and reliability, I recommend something that has been specifically designed for a lot of read-write cycles and high temperatures, like a high endurance micro SD card. Pair this with a microSD-to-USB adapter/reader and I think you’ll have a perfect combination. Below is the high endurance microSD card and USB adapter/reader combination that I’m currently using. Has worked flawlessly for me so far. The best part is I can sit in the car and simply plug this adapter to my iPhone to view any Sentry mode events.

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Endurance-64GB-Micro-Adapter/dp/B07B9KTLJZ

https://www.amazon.com/suntrsi-Compatible-Android-Computer-Charging/dp/B07D72L4Q7

 

[SpiceWare]

I was getting the same error. I have a Jeda USB Hub and picked up a Samsung T5 SSD drive based on results of tests Jeda conducted. The Hub even comes with a short USB cable to make an SSD easier to install. I no longer get the error.

I picked up a 1TB drive based on a tweet I'd seen by Elon(can't find it now) that due to limited onboard storage that a future update would allow apps to be downloaded to a USB drive.

I used my Mac to partition it for dashcam/sentry mode and music. For some reason Microsoft no longer allows you to format large drives with the FAT file system, so it's a bit more complicated and you'll need a 3rd party tool to do so.

 

[DirtyT3sla]

This is the one I've been using since TeslaCam was released

My Sentry Mode Flash Drive: Amazon.com: B017DH3NXI

I bought it at a time when my phone still had micro USB lol

 

[MrABRanch]

I recently got this drive which is supposed to be fast and USB (Samsung BAR Plus 128GB - 300MB/s USB 3.1) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BPG9YX9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Now with V10 and the rear camera, and partitioned with a Music Dir - it shows that the tesla cam doesn't have fast enough write speeds! even if I'm not playing music from the USB, Sentry mode doesn't seem to have this problem...not sure if it's a faulty drive or just not fast enough?