Taptes Model 3 USB Hub

[R_Stephens]

Hmmm or people are just uneducated... I know I would prefer smarts over just some crossed/splitted wires inside a plastic aftermarket part that could overload or damage my Tesla.

Without knowing the smarts/build of Jeda i would think it has some sort of fail safe.

That's fear-mongering and completely misleading. You should avoid making uneducated guesses about one product over another based on something that "looks" more high tech. Nothing inside the taptes hub is going to overload or damage your Tesla.

 

[WilliamG]

Hmmm or people are just uneducated... I know I would prefer smarts over just some crossed/splitted wires inside a plastic aftermarket part that could overload or damage my Tesla.

Without knowing the smarts/build of Jeda i would think it has some sort of fail safe.

There’s likely a zero chance of damaging anything in the Tesla. It’s just a glorified splitter and the Tesla has failsafes anyway.

 

[Ecoli]

Yes. Here's whats inside the Jeda -
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..some nice looking power management and a controller chip (unlabeled) - a lot better than what is in most hubs. If you REALLY want I could shoot some pictures of the taptes boards, but that would involve me digging it out of the trash. See my post above - there's NOTHING on the taptes boards.

Here's the Taptes hub internals - no smarts, only couple of resistors on USB-C port

 

[6thDAY]

Surprised to receive shipping email today.

I ordered on 4/10 and shipping status on 4/21 so 11 days was way shorter than I expected.

Any one in Cali know how long it took to go from receiving shipping status to when it was delivered?

 

[The_Observer]

Does anyone know if you can use another USB hub with one of the data USB ports? Would it be good enough?

 

[TypeRx]

Took me from 4/2 (shipped) until 4/9 (delivered). It was really speedy once they finally shipped. I think they are producing in waves, which is a source of delay if you order after they depleted their last run.

 

[sduck]

Does anyone know if you can use another USB hub with one of the data USB ports? Would it be good enough?

See the posts above - the data ports are just a direct pass through. So if you want an actual hub, yes, you should use another hub.

 

[smasha]

Does anyone know if you can use another USB hub with one of the data USB ports? Would it be good enough?

Yes...I have a usb splitter connected to the data port (the outside one) and i was able to plug in and use my joystick

 

[GoergeJetson]

Hmmm or people are just uneducated... I know I would prefer smarts over just some crossed/splitted wires inside a plastic aftermarket part that could overload or damage my Tesla.

Without knowing the smarts/build of Jeda i would think it has some sort of fail safe.

I've had my TapTes for over 3 months now, works great, don't give it a second thought. Sentry mode works fine, the new Tesla player works well. I'm using the Sandisk Extreme SSD. Even if the TapTes hub is just a USB router with no smarts, not being as smart as the Jeda hub, is transparent for my usage. What I'm not crazy about is the Jeda Wireless Charging Pad, it's very picky about where I place my phone, sometimes take 2 or 3 tries and I need to move my phone around in order for the wireless connection to be established. Also, the charger will randomly lose connection with the phone and stop charging, possibly the phone moves slightly under hard acceleration and is no longer in the exact right spot, just not reliable. This issue is there without the TapTes hub so it's just the Jeda charger that doesn't work very well. Sorry for the rant, but just because you pay more, doesn't always mean it's a better value.

 

[R_Stephens]

Also, the [Jeda] charger will randomly lose connection with the phone and stop charging, possibly the phone moves slightly under hard acceleration and is no longer in the exact right spot, just not reliable. This issue is there without the TapTes hub so it's just the Jeda charger that doesn't work very well. Sorry for the rant, but just because you pay more, doesn't always mean it's a better value.

While my current Taptes charger works perfect, launch after launch. Never moves a bit or loses connection. It also charges my iPhone to full with the screen on 100% brightness while streaming music via bluetooth.

 

[GoergeJetson]

While my current Taptes charger works perfect, launch after launch. Never moves a bit or loses connection. It also charges my iPhone to full with the screen on 100% brightness while streaming music via bluetooth.

Sounds like I need to sell my Jeda Charger and purchase a TapTes Charger.

 

[R_Stephens]

Sounds like I need to sell my Jeda Charger and purchase a TapTes Charger.

The other plus with these is that you can set your phone on it sideways and it still charges perfectly.

 

[Kevy Baby]

While my current Taptes charger works perfect, launch after launch. Never moves a bit or loses connection. It also charges my iPhone to full with the screen on 100% brightness while streaming music via bluetooth.

This may be a little misleading to some. The iPhone maxes out at 7.5 watts charging when on the latest iOS (it was at 5 watt max when Apple first introduced it). Charging to "full" in the conditions you state may be happening, but it certainly isn't charging to that from (for example) a sub 20% SOC to 100% in a 15 minute drive.

There are some Android phones which go to 15 watts.

Regardless, charging via a wired connection with a reasonable amperage connection will always be faster than wireless.

All that said, I am happy with my Taptes - it does the job.

ETA: sorry for contributing to the thread drift from the original topic: the Taptes HUB

 

[R_Stephens]

This may be a little misleading to some. The iPhone maxes out at 7.5 watts charging when on the latest iOS (it was at 5 watt max when Apple first introduced it). Charging to "full" in the conditions you state may be happening, but it certainly isn't charging to that from (for example) a sub 20% SOC to 100% in a 15 minute drive.

Nothing at all misleading about my post, at least not intended. My point was just as stated: With the screen on (not in sleep mode) and while streaming music, it will still provide enough charge to charge the phone all the way to 100%. We all know the limitations of wireless, that's understood by most. I didn't say how long it takes, just pointing out that the Taptes can MORE than keep up.

 

[6thDAY]

looks like Taptes recently raised their prices from $24.99 to $29.99

 

[08micev]

Dang, they did jack up the price! Ouch.. oh well, only 5 more bucks at least ... TAPTES Model 3 USB Hub, Designed for Tesla Model 3 Dashcam & Sentry Mode

 

[tonyb99]

Wow, the Taptes Model Y hub is now $40!

 

[John Rogers]

Taptes hub fits well, blends in and works well.

 

[DopeGhoti]

Taptes hub fits well, blends in and works well.

If only more reviews were so breviloquent.

 

[Kevy Baby]

breviloquent

I learnt a new word today: thank you