Show off your dashcam memory card install

[canikony]

Do we know of there any point to a larger drive size? On Teslas the dash cam just runs in a 1 hour loop and overwrites the old footage so there’s no point in a 512gb or 1tb drive.

Short of Rivian coming out with announcement, we won't know until the update drops. I never looked into this further with Tesla and didn't realize it only looped 1 hour. I guess my 1TB drive in there is a waste lol.

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[JKDU]

I have an old seagate wireless plus external hard drive that I was thinking of using. Unfortunately it's not usb C but the old USB A adapter. I'm not much of a tech guy so I was wondering if I got 90 degree adapter for USB 3.0 to USB C would work for the gear guard video?

 

[kozak79]

FAT32 format fails as 512GB is too large a partition. My drive was formatted with "ExFAT," but of course, that doesn't work. So, Rivian says use "at least 128GB" and requires FAT32 formatting - an oxymoron, so to say as there is only a small range of sizes that meet both requirements..... Pretty disappointing...

What other non third party solutions are there?

I'm using a 256gb Samsung Enduro formatted to FAT32 using EaseUS FAT32 Formatter.

 

[timgradywy]

Interesting. I was able to format a 2TB Samsung T7 Shield to FAT32 in < 30 seconds on my MacBook Pro. I also uploaded ~500 GB of music in <5 minutes in anticipation of future USB audio. These are pretty impressive little drives.

 

[JerseyGreens]

T7 Shield waiting for the update.

 

[EVerywhere]

Temp installation with stuff I had hanging around: 256Gb M.2 SSD from a laptop in USB-C enclosure. When Rivian supports USB music I’ll revisit this.

 

[SSteveEV]

Tried formatting the windows way, failed once after an hour, then tried a 2nd time. Samsung card got up to 120*F by the time it got to 95% then failed again.
Thanks @kozak79 for EaseUS, that was much better, or at least seems promising at 54% completed now.

This was all for my Samsung ProEndurance 128gb

 

[jebinc]

Tried formatting the windows way, failed once after an hour, then tried a 2nd time. Samsung card got up to 120*F by the time it got to 95% then failed again.
Thanks @kozak79 for EaseUS, that was much better, or at least seems promising at 54% completed now.

This was all for my Samsung ProEndurance 128gb

I, successfully and quickly formatted my 512GB MicroSD (that failed via the Windows cmd process), on my Mac - using the ”Disk Utility”. Select drive, click “erase” select FAT and *BAM*. Done!

No 3rd party gobblygook.

 

[Donald Stanfield]

Ok so I'm not all that great with technology. I want to upgrade my HDD in my computer would I be able to use my old SSD? By old it's like 2 years old. Would I need some sort of case for it to plug it in? Right now it just plugs right into the motherboard of my computer.

 

[SSteveEV]

I, successfully and quickly formatted my 512GB MicroSD (that failed via the Windows cmd process), on my Mac - using the ”Disk Utility”. Select drive, click “erase” select FAT and *BAM*. Done!

No 3rd party gobblygook.

Well sure thats a good way too, but the cost of buying a Mac would really cut into my cheap 128 vs 256gb savings

I should have asked a friend or waited for the in car method. But after a few hours of humming I'm have 128gb of old school FAT32! Now as soon as my adapter/reader arrive tomorrow I'll be able to test it out properly.

 

[DTown3011]

I still have this laying around from my Tesla, any issues using this one?

Amazon.com: SanDisk 128GB Ultra Dual Drive USB Type-C - USB-C, USB 3.1 - SDDDC2-128G-G46 : Electronics

 

[cohall]

T7 Shield waiting for the update.

Looks great.
What are you using to stick the SSD to the carpeted cubby wall?

 

[JerseyGreens]

Looks great.
What are you using to stick the SSD to the carpeted cubby wall?

Some good ole Velcro strips.

 

[Sbraab]

I’m a bit worried about the adapter becoming a lever that breaks the usb ports when I throw something in there. So I’m going to use a magnetic adapter like these:

AreMe 140W Magnetic 90 Degree USB C Adapter (2 Pack), Right Angle USB-C Male to USB-C Female 40Gbps Connector for MacBook Pro/Air, Tablet, Laptop, Mobile Phone and More Type C Devices

 

[jeeden]

So I was going to go with the micro SD card in the adapter, but I couldn't ignore the great sale they have right now on those Samsung drives. Seems like the same warranty as the endurance card. I also like how it looks cleaner without the card sticking out the side of the adapter (I know, I'm damaged)

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