I have the '21 P3. The USB ports in the front console (where I have a stick to store my music) are USB-C. I couldn't find any low profile USB-C drives (there are lots of USB-A ones, I initially bought one thinking that was what I would have), and the USB stick "sticks" out into the front storage compartment, so I'm worried that it will break off one day if one of my passengers or I am not careful. Does anyone have any workarounds? I suppose I could get a SSD drive with a cable, but I'd rather not. Wait for a compact USB-C? Anyone with any creative solutions?
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USB drive sticks out in front CC compartment. Low profile USB-C available?
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JCtx
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Same 'predicament' as you. Ha ha. I should receive this one today, which is the smallest I could find, and it happens to have dual 'heads', since my computer doesn't have USB-C: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010HWCEHM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
stopcrazypp
Well-Known Member
You could use a short USB-C to USB 3.0/3.1 female adapter cable. That would make it less likely that would break the port. https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Type-C-Gen1-Female-Adapter/dp/B01GGKYYT0
Yeah, like you I worry about breaking the port too accidentally using the standard straight adapters.
Msjulie
Active Member
I'll refer you to https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G5JV2B5 and this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V5Q1N1I
Less capacity than the 1 Tesla gives you but my car doesn't have the glove box plug anyways... works great, pretty small
Less capacity than the 1 Tesla gives you but my car doesn't have the glove box plug anyways... works great, pretty small
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Be sure to get the High Endurance version. These are designed for dash cams that write data continuously vs a USB stick that moves copied files between devices.
There are threads already here about partitioning a 128 GB card for Tesla sentry video, MP3's and Boombox sounds ( for US owners).
There are threads already here about partitioning a 128 GB card for Tesla sentry video, MP3's and Boombox sounds ( for US owners).
Unfortunately those won't fit in the USB C socket.
Thanks. This is not for the dash cam, though, I have the one in the glovebox (which, weirdly, is a USB B--go figure). This is purely for music.
That's a good one. It didn't show up when I searched but I have the same issue with my computer, so I have a dual one also. That would probably work--thanks!
akenham
M3 LR AWD+ 2020
I think you can partition a larger drive to have a teslacam and music partition - you could then keep this in your glove compartment USB.
Should be easy to test on your existing one before you commit to buying a larger drive.
Should be easy to test on your existing one before you commit to buying a larger drive.
techzelle
Member
Could also consider an SSD drive for better durability.
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Touch-Portable-SSD-MU-PC500K/dp/B082YGDBBR/
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Touch-Portable-SSD-MU-PC500K/dp/B082YGDBBR/
Msjulie
Active Member
Ah right, there is this but not sure if anything sticking out is good and of course I never tested it
https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-USB-C-Card-Reader-TF/dp/B08131PLHZ/Just as a note, you can get sd cards for digital camera use which means high durability. I wanted the smallest physical device
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JCtx
Member
Is the Tesla 128Gb high-endurance? Just curious.
And I was going to try partitioning, but reportedly you cannot partition more than 32Gb with FAT32 for the camera/sentry, even with a separate utility, which is too little IMO (Tesla increased the stick to 128Gb for a reason, I assume). So I didn't try that, but that'd had been the perfect solution for me, as I only need 10Gb for music (actually have 4.34Gb, to be exact, but to leave some space).
Found this link about the memory stick and formatting:
Tesla storage set-up for sentry mode, dashcam and boombox
Tesla storage set-up for sentry mode, dashcam and boombox
These helped me:
(moderator note: removed amazon link as it was reported to have an affiliate tag, which is advertising and not allowed)
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I just got these so my stick now can hang down and not get broken Amazon.com: YAKAR USB C to USB 3.0 Adapter [2 Pack], OTG Cable Type C Male to USB A Female Adapter, Compatible: Mobile Phone/Notebook/Flash Drive/Keyboard/Mouse and Other Data Transmission: Industrial & Scientific
Grae Chivalier
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I got this- has a 90deg angle turn that keeps the cord to the right or left of the wall and away from the center where most of my junk sits.
Right Angle USB C Extension Cable 0.6FT: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0836HS4LQ/
Right Angle USB C Extension Cable 0.6FT: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0836HS4LQ/
