Working USB Hub for glovebox ?

[greg249]

What USB hub are people using in the glovebox ?

I'm trying to connect the

1. Tesla Dashcam USB Drive
2. A 8BitDo wireless usb adapter (to wirelessly connect to a ps4 controller)

I tried this one : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sabrent-Premium-Aluminum-Rotatable-HB-R3MB/dp/B07PH2WXKT/ and it doesn't work with both devices connected and when the dashcam is actively recording to the USB. The 8BitDo wireless adapter starts randomly disconnecting, it's like there isn't enough power.

If I test with just the 8BitDo wireless adapter on it's own then it works fine, and I can use the controller wirelessly. Similarly if I use just the tesla dashcam usb stick it works fine too. But it's just when I connect both devices and it's actively recording to the usb that I get issues, and the controller stops working correctly and randomly disconnects, it also starts lagging when it does work for a few seconds

Any ideas? I feel like someone must have this setup working

P.S I need to use glovebox usb as that is the only data enabled port in my tesla.

 

[M1tch]

Also interested in this - plus any recommends on controllers that will work with sonic when I can download it on 22.28.1? Doesn’t have to be anything special just one that will entertain me for for 15 mins on a charge

 

[Durzel]

USB-A ports don’t provide much power. It’s possible that port doesn’t even provide 5V/2A, given it was intended to be just for the sentry USB.

A passive hub isn’t going to create its own power, so if recording to the USB stick (or SSD or whatever) consumes too much power everything else is going to suffer.

Perhaps an active 12v USB hub would work?

 

[Toblerone]

P.S I need to use glovebox usb as that is the only data enabled port in my tesla.

Not directly answering what you asked, but you can add data to the centre console usb ports for £65

Thread here:

@QuanTim

No problem sharing at all mate.

Alloy Pedal Covers: Link here although you already have them.

Data Module: Here is the link.

Rear Spoiler: Remarkably cheap to say how good it looks.

Calliper Covers: Out of stock now but you can purchase them elsewhere. I fit them myself and although they were a bit fiddly managed no problem.
Biggest job was taking the wheels off and that isn't too difficult.
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Edit: Or wait for the rumoured soon to be coming bluetooth controller support…

 

[greg249]

Not directly answering what you asked, but you can add data to the centre console usb ports for £65

Thread here:

Edit: Or wait for the rumoured soon to be coming bluetooth controller support…

Yeah it's just how long will bluetooth support take to come out :S

 

[greg249]

For anyone interested I tested various different hubs, and in the end settled on this:
Anker 4-Port USB 3.0 slim data hub - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00Y25XFGK/

It works the best, is the most stable, and works with the original tesla usb drive, and a 8bitdo wireless controller module (paired with ps4 wireless controller)

I tried various other hubs, and lots of them caused weird inconsistent issues which will drive you mad. Sometimes they work , sometimes you get random error messages, sometimes the controller will be laggy etc.

So if you want to ease any pain get a hub like this. You might think about getting one that looks the best or fits in the most neat way but if it's a random manufacturer they all seem to cause weird issues.

 

[DaveNN]

Isoul 4 way from Amazon.
Cost about £6 and ( so far) works great.

 

[M1tch]

Liking the sound of these - and the fact that I now have sonic available.

 

[Jowua]

We just launched a new one - 3 Port USB HUB with DashCam Reader

 

[Tony Hoyle]

Bit pricey though.. £80 + shipping (unknown because it's one of those annoying sites that forces you to register before telling you the cost).

It'd have to be *really* good to beat £9.99 from amazon.

 

[greg249]

We just launched a new one - 3 Port USB HUB with DashCam Reader

You sure this works for RHD models anyway?, glovebox port is different in RHD models , loads of the specifically made chinese ones don't fit correctly.

But yeah the £9.99 anker one i found works perfect, still no issues

 

[Jowua]

It's only $80 is you need the memory. If not it's $35.

It works with RHD models, no issues. The only accessories that generally have a problem with RHD models are the floor liners.

Our stuff ships from Taiwan if that matters.

 

[guicane]

It's only $80 is you need the memory. If not it's $35.

It works with RHD models, no issues. The only accessories that generally have a problem with RHD models are the floor liners.

Our stuff ships from Taiwan if that matters.

I would be happy to pay $35 for it but $29 shipping is crazy

 

[Jowua]

Yeah shipping single items from Taiwan to the UK is unfortunately not cheap. We do have it on Amazon as well.

 

[DaveNN]

Liking the sound of these - and the fact that I now have sonic available.

Works a treat.
No issues at all

I'm sure that $80 USB hub is super duper.. but really??

 

[Jowua]

Works a treat.
No issues at all

I'm sure that $80 USB hub is super duper.. but really??

It's $35. If you want 256Gb of memory, then it's $80.

 

[yessuz]

What USB hub are people using in the glovebox ?

I'm trying to connect the

1. Tesla Dashcam USB Drive
2. A 8BitDo wireless usb adapter (to wirelessly connect to a ps4 controller)

I tried this one : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sabrent-Premium-Aluminum-Rotatable-HB-R3MB/dp/B07PH2WXKT/ and it doesn't work with both devices connected and when the dashcam is actively recording to the USB. The 8BitDo wireless adapter starts randomly disconnecting, it's like there isn't enough power.

If I test with just the 8BitDo wireless adapter on it's own then it works fine, and I can use the controller wirelessly. Similarly if I use just the tesla dashcam usb stick it works fine too. But it's just when I connect both devices and it's actively recording to the usb that I get issues, and the controller stops working correctly and randomly disconnects, it also starts lagging when it does work for a few seconds

Any ideas? I feel like someone must have this setup working

P.S I need to use glovebox usb as that is the only data enabled port in my tesla.

why is tesla cam recording when you use controller? why dashcam is recording while parked?

 

[greg249]

why is tesla cam recording when you use controller? why dashcam is recording while parked?

Mine does that. It doesn't stop recording just because I'm parked. Unless you tell it to stop manually

 

[DaveNN]

why is tesla cam recording when you use controller? why dashcam is recording while parked?

Mine does that. It doesn't stop recording just because I'm parked. Unless you tell it to stop manually

I leave mine recording.
A extra bit of cctv

 

[M3P75]

Is this the right controller adapter?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01NCLG45T/ref=crt_ewc_title_oth_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1W92LE98Q2XQZ