jeeden
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Hi, I'm Jeeden, you may remember me from other threads like "Show off your home charger install" and "How to: TIGHT parking for R1S in garage"
I thought it would be good with the incoming news of dashcam functionality in the next ota update if we had a one stop thread for all things dashcam memory cards.
In threads in this and on other forums I have seen thumb drives, adapter cords with thumb drives, adapter cords with SD cards, regular cards/drives, extreme use cards/drives, etc.
What are our ideas for best type and approach?
When researching Garmin mini 2 dash cams I know it was very well documented that everyone got SanDisk extreme SD cards to record to. Maybe that's the best way to go with an adapter cable here?
UPDATED POST WITH SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
Making a quick list here of what is in the thread and seems to be most popular for folks who want a pretty quick answer. Note: I don't have time to keep this list updated from the thread so there may be more. This list was compiled from discussion through page 5 of the thread (hopefully we will get some installation photos soon when the software rolls out)
Make sure whatever solution you get can handle a hot vehicle in summer, cold in winter, and any shock from throwing things in the console, bumps, crashes, etc.
There appear to be three significant approaches here (links from some solutions in the thread):
1. Thumb drive
2. SD card and Adapter (Note! It is unconfirmed if SD cards will function or not in this capacity, some have had issues, but we won't know for sure until the update is rolled out and everyone can test)
3. External SSD drive
* Make sure to get at least 128gb as recommended by Rivian
For any of these solutions, a small cord is recommended to keep the drive from sticking out of the USB port in the console where it could be hit and damaged or damage the USB port. It also allows for velcro or other attachments to the inside wall of the console to protect it, keep it from getting snagged by items in/out of console, making noise.
Adapters
The Rivian will format the storage when first connected, but here is a how too Link
I thought it would be good with the incoming news of dashcam functionality in the next ota update if we had a one stop thread for all things dashcam memory cards.
In threads in this and on other forums I have seen thumb drives, adapter cords with thumb drives, adapter cords with SD cards, regular cards/drives, extreme use cards/drives, etc.
What are our ideas for best type and approach?
When researching Garmin mini 2 dash cams I know it was very well documented that everyone got SanDisk extreme SD cards to record to. Maybe that's the best way to go with an adapter cable here?
UPDATED POST WITH SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
Making a quick list here of what is in the thread and seems to be most popular for folks who want a pretty quick answer. Note: I don't have time to keep this list updated from the thread so there may be more. This list was compiled from discussion through page 5 of the thread (hopefully we will get some installation photos soon when the software rolls out)
Make sure whatever solution you get can handle a hot vehicle in summer, cold in winter, and any shock from throwing things in the console, bumps, crashes, etc.
There appear to be three significant approaches here (links from some solutions in the thread):
1. Thumb drive
2. SD card and Adapter (Note! It is unconfirmed if SD cards will function or not in this capacity, some have had issues, but we won't know for sure until the update is rolled out and everyone can test)
3. External SSD drive
* Make sure to get at least 128gb as recommended by Rivian
For any of these solutions, a small cord is recommended to keep the drive from sticking out of the USB port in the console where it could be hit and damaged or damage the USB port. It also allows for velcro or other attachments to the inside wall of the console to protect it, keep it from getting snagged by items in/out of console, making noise.
Adapters
- Right angle USB adapters
- 90 degree pivot adapter
- 90 degree pivot usb adapters
- Kingston Micro SD reader
- Anker SD card reader
- Anker Card Reader with cord
The Rivian will format the storage when first connected, but here is a how too Link
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