Reddit mentions: The best computer memory card readers

Thank you for the detailed response. I really appreciate the educational opportunity and your generosity in providing it.

Investing in the SSD before anything else seems like the clear winner. Thanks for underscoring that further.

Some discussions I came across and that I mentioned in another comment in this discussion thread also came to the conclusion that an SSD is the single best investment for the vast majority of situations, so it's nice to see the strong consensus :)

Thanks, as well, for the insight that useless RAM is something to avoid, especially based on your experiences as a computing veteran; and as an experienced builder, I would presume.

I remember having useless RAM sticks in the past after making a minor upgrade to a much older machine (~2001, maybe), and I recall it being frustrating even then to see the RAM go to waste.

Thus, a single 8 GB stick seems to be the way to go to start my new machine off well.

In terms of deciding between upgrading my current CPU or just investing in a new machine, it would appear that the consensus seems to be directing all funds toward a new machine is the better choice, especially due to the greater access to new technology. Thanks for the feedback.

>Don't bother using that ancient 8500gt or whatever, god no.

Thank you for that :) That seemed to be the conclusion I came to as well.

I'm pretty amazed that the iGPU of a CPU wafer is superior to a more massive GPU, but I guess that's what technology improvements can achieve over time.

In terms of the OS, your comment about an unsupported OS refers to when Win 7 reaches the end-of-life, in 2020, right? Or do you have a concern for those of us who plan to use Win 7 from 2017-2020 as well?

I presume this is what you are referring to regarding Kaby Lake's need for Win 10:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/3112663/software/microsoft-made-em-do-it-the-latest-kaby-lake-zen-chips-will-support-only-windows-10.html

If this old machine is still running in 2020, I would definitely plan to migrate over to the unactivated Win 10, at the very least, or change the OS entirely to Linux.

Linux seems like it might have more compatibility issues than an unactivated Win 10, but at least it seems it would be more secure than an unsupported Win 7 installation.

However, this all presumes that your concerns are for when Win 7 support ends entirely in 2020, as opposed to now, when Win 7 is still being supported.

As Win 7 is under extended support until 2020, and it appears that security updates will be provided through the extended support period, there's likely not a security risk to continue running Win 7 through the extended support period, right?
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/14085/microsoft-business-developer-and-desktop-operating-systems-policy

Or are you still concerned?

This looks like the type of USB stick with a memory card reader that you were referring to:
https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-SuperSpeed-Windows-Certain-Android/dp/B00OJ5WBUE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1495240886&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+memory+card+reader

Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I guess I just need to more aggressively search the internet for products to meet my needs, since it appears they are usually already on the market.

Thanks, again, for all of your help :)

Thanks /u/lamic

I looked through your post and recommendations, it looks awesome! I know I really should wait for the Hero5 but I'm not sure if I can wait.


I started to put a list of things I want/need into a spreadsheet, to start looking at Price. I have Amazon Prime so I'm thinking about ordering everything through Amazon.


Can you take a quick look through my list and see if everything checks out and if I missed anything for "Basic" operations? Then could you make any more recommendations, or let me know what my next purchases should be?

• GoPro HERO4 SILVER- $338
  
  
  
• Memory Card Lexar 64GB- $35, Looks like the cheapest one between Sandisk Extreme and Lexar, Lexar currently is the cheapest on Amazon
  
  
• Batteries - Wasabi Power Battery (2-Pack)- $22, Read a few reviews and people said they like these batteries a lot. Should give me enough juice and let me know how long I can record with, until I'm completely dead.
  
  
  
• Protection Lens - $7 I really just need to lens protector, in the reviews people are saying some parts don’t fit the Hero4 only the Hero3. Or should I put the $20 version off the actual GoPro site?
  
  
• GoPro The Tool – $4, Like you requested and reading some comments it looks like it would be worth it.
  
  
• A basic Card Reader - $7, did a quick google search on best card readers this one popped up for best for it’s price.
  
  
• SANDMARC® Pole - $40, Looked up some reviews and people tend to like this one. It seems like is always recommended to have some kind of stick or holdable mount to start off with. Also could you go into a little more detail about mounting the GoPro?
  
  
• Pelican Case -$25 I like the idea of it being waterproof and I like to be organized with my stuff. So this looks like a perfect fit. And it will be an awesome case to travel with.
  
  
• Kingston 5-in-1 Mobile Companion - $35 I was watching some videos and it seems like this could be a cool little gadget to have. I would mostly use it for “mobile uploads to Hard Drives”. Working in IT I know how important it is to have backups, and this will let me get around bringing a laptop to the resort and other stuff. This is the video I’m referring too that shows you how to upload to a HD with out a computer.
  
  
  So with everything in my cart I’m sitting at $488 which is with in my budget.
  
  I’m still reading about the remote. That might be something we add down the line. I think I’ll be pretty content with just my phone app or getting the “waterproof touch screen” case cover too.
  
  Do you think this is a good setup? Will this get me going? Do you have any recommendations, or anything that I should add or not buy yet?
  

Most dash cams won't have a USB Flash drive for memory, but will more likely have a Micro SD card, that can be put in a USB memory card reader. Example

• A118C ($50-$60 USD) - Where to purchase + Known Problems of A118C - Similar problems to A119, similar average build quality, similar parking mode (lackluster), fair/good video quality.
  
  
• Xiaomi Yi ($45 USD) - Known Problems Excellent video quality Day/night/shadow - Ultra wide lens fish eyes. No parking mode. Heat tolerance problems. Build quality average/poor.
  
  > At the same time I'm also on a budget, something less than $50.
  
  Of the two I would pick the A118C, but if you increase your budget to 90-100 USD many more options open up. You could also pick the G1W-C(B) but built quality complaints, and strange occurances, and annoying bugs, build up on that one. Also Xiaomi Yi heat tolerance and build quality often leads to RMAs and failure.
  
  ---
  
  A note for Micro SD Cards: Sandisk Ultra is not made for Dashcams.
  
  What is recommended for dash cams: Lexxar 300, 633x, or Transcend High Endurance or any MLC card.
  
  For more on this issue:
  
  
• What Micro-SD Should I Buy for my Dash Cam?
  
  
• Dash Cam 101
  
  
• and the best resource: https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/mlc-microsd-cards.10294/
  
  Anyways if you are still reading this I suggest fully researching a dash cam b4 purchasing, and it's competitors. Many purchase based off of price, but there are much better dash cams with very slight difference in price. Also many underestimate the value of an Excellent parking mode, Excellent build quality, and dual cams.
  
  Lackluster = not automatic, no built in low voltage cut off feature, not buffered. Motion sensors aren't all created equal, video quality is nice, but fair works, also an excellent parking mode can't be replaced, neither can excellent build quality.
  
  Many complain about Fair video quality:
  
  
• Thinkware F50 1-CH ($69.99 USD) - Fair video quality, Excellent build quality, Excellent parking mode. - Lacks a Wifi/cell phone app, but format free technology helps and reliability is top notch. ($69.99 USD) - 2nd vendor. ($90-110 USD) - 3rd vendor. - There is a coupon code for this one in the video description.
  
  The level of expectation for all dash cams should be: Read the plate out loud, and record via audio. By footage is nice to have, but should not be expected. Even Excellent video quality might miss the plate, especially at speed, and at night. Also pen/paper write down the plate #, and call the police with telling them the number.
  
  
  Check out Blackboxmycar has a huge youtube channel, TechMoan, Car Cam Central, and my favorite: Dashcamtalk.com. They are excellent resources, especially dashcamtalk.com.

I've traveled to quite a few places with my kit lens. It's pretty damn good.

You still have time to fill out the rest of your stuff, if needed:

Filters:

Singh-Ray Filters makes a "ColorCombo LB" filter. Works like wearing a pair of polarized GOOD quality sunglasses outdoors. I never took it off. Excellent quality and helped when the sky was overexposed and when I generally wanted to get a more intense color.

Lens:

Your kit lens will be more than fine for anything during the day. But at night is different. The kit is meh at night. You definitely want something to capture night time. Maybe some star time lapses? Those are always cool.

Leica 15mm F1.7 My wallet hurt when I bought this, but to be honest, it's on my camera more than it's not. It makes the night look amazing. The quality is awesome too.

Panasonic 25mm f1.7 - compared to the "nifty fifty" on a full frame (25mm*2=50mm). This is our "go-to" as a second lens (for day and/or night), but to get an idea of how 'zoomed in' it is, take your kit lens and rotate it to "25mm". That's how this lens is. Too much for me, but it's still worth mentioning.

Panasonic 45-150mm f4.0-5.6 - I just bought this lens from Amazon Warehouse for $100. It's very well built and serves it's purpose (when I want to zoom in on something far away).

Microphones:

If you want a better microphone get the Videomic Pro+. The difference between this and the others are that the mic turns on/off automatically when the camera turns on/off and it has a USB rechargeable battery.

Batteries:

Speaking of extra batteries, you're going to want more. There are three types: cheap non-decoded, cheap decoded, and OEM (which are decoded).

Non-decoded means you won't know how much battery you have left in the camera. Obviously that's dumb. Spend a little more and get decoded. I really like these OAproda 2 pack + charger. No battery lasts as long as the OEM, but it's close enough. Plus, the OAproda charger is much thinner than the others and charges via USB.

SD Cards:

I love these SanDisk Extreme Pro. I purchased the 128gb because I NEVER want to be in a position that I can ever possibly run out of space.

You'll want a way to copy the files to your pc. This Transcend USB 3.0 works amazingly, and it's $9 for a two pack.

External Drive:

You WILL run out of space on your laptop. You can either purchase 3-4 SD cards, or you can get an external HDD. Each has it's pros and cons.

Battery Pack / cables:

Whether it's your phone / headphones / batteries / tablet / whatever, I suggest the Anker PowerCore. These things are beasts. One of these made sure I was able to fly from here to Australia without worrying about battery levels.

You'll also want to carry extra wires. Whether MicroUSB, USB-C, or Lightening, I would never use anything else but Anker PowerLine


International Charger:
I used the BESTEK Travel Adapter and loved it. Plenty of ports to charge stuff on. It has a small fan (to keep it cool) that some people say bothers them, but I'm the lightest sleeper and it didn't bother me. Barely heard it.

This Kingston has treated me well for years, it's pretty old but it's a sturdier revision of an even older and more plastic-y one that had some useless sliding caps, it supported my UHS-II cards just fine:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KX4TORI/

There's some curious reviews seemingly suggesting there was a silent rev or something, I wouldn't know since I bought it forever ago. I think my brother in law bought one like two years ago so I could ask him how it's working but he has an A7R II so might not even have UHS-II cards...

I recently bought this Sony since I wanted another one to leave in my bag w/a Surface Go I also recently got, seemed like the next best thing if a little pricier. I figured I'd try a different one just to see if it works any better, tho my cards top out at 150MB/s so it might be a wash. Arrived yesterday, haven't had time to try it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071FJRXGX/

There's a bunch of readers on Amazon that try to coyly claim UHS-II support, but only because the cards are backwards compatible and when you dig into the reviews or questions they're just UHS-I readers... Like the built in reader on the USB-C hub I bought last year with Ethernet, HDMI, and USB-PD pass thru.🤦🏽‍♂️

Oh well, everything about it seems to work great and it does have a micro SD reader that works fine w/my GX850's micro SD card; but yeah pinning down actual UHS-II support can take a little reading.

I'm going on a cruise in May and would like a way to backup my pictures and to edit on the fly, preferably with my tablet. My camera doesn't have Wi-Fi capabilities, but even if it did the Wi-Fi on a cruise ship is so amazingly slow (think dial up speeds lol). I know I may need two different things to do both of these. Any suggestions?
Right now, I'd like to look into a cord to transfer to my tablet, can I edit raw on an app on an Android tablet (Lightroom?).


I'm also looking at an external hard drive for the main backup, do they make ones that hook up to the camera (sl1) or that accept sd cards?


I don't want to spend too much, but I'll probably have $100-200 or a smidge more if necessary.
Any suggestions would be great!


Edit: For anyone who's interested, I did end up getting a card reader and I had an OTG cable that was recommended to me previously to connect my camera to my phone so I could do a time-lapse (I should have realized it would have worked fine, but I had tried my dad's cable that looked exactly the same before that and it didn't work for what I wanted it to). So, it worked perfectly! Nothing else needed and I can transfer pics from my SD card to my phone/tablet. I'm still looking into an external drive or something for storage, but as long as they're on the SD and tablet I feel a lot more comfortable. Thanks everyone for your help!


What I purchased:


OTG Cable $4.99 USD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LN3LQKQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00


SD Card Reader $6.29 USD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009D79VH4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00


Not expensive at all!

Hiya,

ok so ive put together a bunch of amazon link of what you need (US amazon as im in the UK)

Raspberry PI B+:

http://www.amazon.com/Raspberry-Pi-Model-512MB-Computer/dp/B00LPESRUK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1458167372&sr=8-3&keywords=raspberry+pi+b%2B


Case:

http://www.amazon.com/Mudder-Protective-Cover-Screw-Raspberry/dp/B01AVT9IWK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1458167372&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=raspberry+pi+b%2B&psc=1


Snes Style USB Controller:

http://www.amazon.com/Retro-Nintendo-Controller-Windows-Purple/dp/B016MEFRFU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1458167421&sr=8-4&keywords=usb+sneshttp://www.amazon.com/Retro-Nintendo-Controller-Windows-Purple/dp/B016MEFRFU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1458167421&sr=8-4&keywords=usb+snes


HDMI Cable:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00870ZHCQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_3&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER


MicroUSB Power Supply:

http://www.amazon.com/NorthPada%C2%AE-Charger-Raspberry-Android-Samsung/dp/B00OY7HR1U/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1458167495&sr=8-4&keywords=micro+usb+2a

8GB SD Card:

http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Memory-SDSDUN-008G-G46-Newest-Version/dp/B00M55BS5O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1458167735&sr=8-2&keywords=8gb+sd

SDHC Card Reader:

http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Information-Card-Reader-TS-RDF5K/dp/B009D79VH4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458167758&sr=8-1&keywords=sdhc+reader


All together that comes to $75 and will play games from the Atari, NES, SNES, Master System, Genesis, Gameboy etc. If you buy that SD card then I have an 8Gb image file already put together for it with over 4000 games that I could put up for you to download, you then just write it to the SD card, pop it in the Pi and plug it in, it will auto boot to a nice menu controlled by the control pad, select your game and play, then just press "Start + Select" to go back to the menu to select another game/system. It's very easy to use as all the hard work of aquiring the games and artwork has already been done.

You can get the more powerful Pi 2 or 3 and a bigger MicroSD to have more roms but that pushes the price up and will need more work to setup.

I have aspergers and my wife is type one so I understand some of the difficulties your son faces, I hope you can use this to help make him happy. My sister has an autistic son also and I put together one of these and he loves it, she got him to write a one sentence review and score out of 10 for each game. It became something they could do together and talk about, and also helped to convince him to do things liek help with cleaning his room etc so that he could do "one more review before bed" as she thinks it important to always push him that little bit to give him the best chances later on in life.

Anyway, here is a video showing the system in use so you can see what you think:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDWebx6D2Zc

Also with the addition of another SD card, usb keyboard and mouse and it also works as a computer with web browsing and programming tools for kids (Scratch).

Hope this helps, let us know if you want the 8Gb SD card image uploaded for you to download (not to be re-distributed though)

Regards

DJH

I actually just finished setting up a similar setup for my high school's football team.

From the info you have given me, I would recommend the following.

Camera: Canon Vixia HF G20 - I personally have a lean toward canon cameras. Regardless of that, it is a great camera with great low light capabilities, dual SD card slots for longer record times, 32GB of built in memory, full hd recording, AC wall power adapter for longer record times, and more.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/909792-REG/Canon_8063b002_32GB_VIXIA_HF_G20.html

SD Cards: San Disk Extreme 64GB or 128GB - Great cards with good speeds and since the g20 has dual sd card slots, using two would then double your record time. With a 64gb card, we usually get 8+ hrs on a single card. If you go for 128, or dual card, you will get more record time. If you are going to need to be able to shoot for a long time and then shoot again the very next day and do not want to have to off-load the cards, it would be easier just to get a few more cards.

If you get a lot of SD cards, I find it useful to have one of these to protect your sd cards.
https://www.amazon.com/Pelican-Black-Memory-Protective-Replaces/dp/B005D2JE2A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474933767&sr=8-1&keywords=pelican+sd+card+case

I would certainly hope that you have a dedicated computer for your uploading tasks.

If your computer does not already have an SD card reader, that would be a good thing.

https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-SuperSpeed-Windows-Certain-Android/dp/B00OJ5WBUE/ref=zg_bs_516872_1

You did not really specify how often you would be doing shoots and for how long you would want to store the data for. In terms of short term storage, you could just use the hard drive on your computer if it is big enough or you could get an external drive, large enough for the last few (~3-5) shoots before you transfer it to longer term storage or delete the footage. Within this you have two options, hard drives or SSDs. The difference being transfer speeds and cost, SSDs are faster and more expensive. Here are two options.

https://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Expansion-Portable-External-STEA1000400/dp/B00TKFEEAS/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1474934311&sr=1-2&keywords=1tb+hard+drive

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-T3-Portable-SSD-MU-PT1T0B/dp/B01AVF6UO8/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1474934377&sr=1-1&keywords=1tb+external+ssd

In addition to all this gear, I would recommend uploading to youtube because it has a much better uploader and I think the user interface is a trade-off that is worth it. Especially since you will be uploading a lot of footage.

More detail about what you want would also help in giving advice.

You can email me (jcdprofilms@gmail.com) or PM me if you would like to discuss this more.

Raspberry Pi 2 Model B

Supports CEC. Comes with 4x USB 2.0 slots, an HDMI, quad core ARM A7 processor, 1 GB RAM, and an ethernet port. Also has GPIO pins but I don't know of any Kodi related uses for them. It is an extremely low power device (uses about $3 worth of electricity per year) and requires nothing to keep it cool (e.g., no fans blaring in the middle of your favorite movie).

Base cost is $35. Requires a microSD card, an HDMI cable, and a microUSB charger, all of which can be purchased for approximately $5 each. An existing microUSB charger, such as from your cell phone or a device like a Kindle or Chromecast can be used, of course. Optional components include a case ($10-$20 or 3D print your own), USB wifi dongle ($10+), and an external hard drive ($50+). A few companies put out bundles that include a Raspberry Pi board and various components such as this basic one and this more complete one. A wireless keyboard ($20+) can also be handy. Product links are provided as examples; there may be better deals or smarter purchases to be had.

You'll then want to use a minimalistic Linux distro such as OpenELEC or OSMC, both of which are designed specifically to run Kodi and have optimized builds for a Raspberry Pi. OpenELEC seems to be more popular and is what I use myself. Installation is easy -- you just download and write to your SD card (oh yeah, you might need an SD card reader, $5). If you'd like you can also install a "real" Linux distro and install Kodi in that as you would on a regular desktop computer. You can either store your media on an external hard drive connected to the Raspberry Pi or on a separate computer or NAS and share your files over your LAN.

Pros:

• Cheap base cost
  
• Low power
  
• Very hands off after initial setup
  
• CEC! Use your TV remote to control Kodi
  
• Hardware decoding for h264
  
• As it is full-fledged computer you can easily add in additional software such as emulators, a web browser, etc.
  
• More of a DIY solution (may be a con)
  
  Cons:
  
  
• A few plugins (typically they are Windows dependent) and more computationally intensive skins may not work
  
• May get pricey if you need to buy all the separate components
  
• Can not handle 10-bit x264 (aka Hi10p; rare outside of anime fansubs) or HEVC (aka h265) files.
  
• No 4K output, max resolution is 1920x1200
  
• More of a DIY solution (may be a pro)
  

CPU - Ryzen 5 1600 ($194.99) 

Motherboard - MSI B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 ($88.99)

RAM - Corsair Vengeance LPX 8gb ($92.99)

Storage - Seagate Barracuda 3.5" 2tb ($59.99)

GPU - MSI GTX 1050 Ti ($224.99)

Power Supply - Corsair CXM 550w ($59.99)

OS - Windows 10 64bit ($99.99) 

Wifi - Asus PCE-AC55BT B1 ($34.99)

Card Reader - Rosewill RDCR-11004 ($25.99)

Case - Corsair 200R Mid Tower ($59.99)****


TOTAL: $942.90 (Before Taxes) 

****This case is a placeholder. It works in this build, but I left room for you to choose your own.

Make sure the case is a Mid Tower ATX case, and has at least one 5.25 optical drive bay. 

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SPECS----

CPU: Ryzen 5 - 1600 (3.2ghz 6 core) 

GPU: GTX 1050ti

RAM: 8gb DDR4

Usb2.0: 8

Usb3.0: 2

Usb3.1: 4

Card Readers: Yes

Disk Drive: No

Wifi: Yes

Bluetooth: Yes (4.0)

HDMI: Yes

Ethernet: Yes

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LINKS----

CPU: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNRQHG4/?tag=pcpapi-20


Motherboard: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XPM7FSR/?tag=pcpapi-20


RAM: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ARHBBPS/?tag=pcpapi-20


Storage: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IEKG402/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile


GPU: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137055&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=


PowerSupply: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B72W0A2/?tag=pcpapi-20


OS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/?tag=pcpapi-20


Wifi: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0713RRZMB/?tag=pcpapi-20


Card Reader: https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-2-Port-Internal-Connector-RDCR-11004/dp/B007YDJJFS


Case: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GXZ8MM/?tag=pcpapi-20

***Oh, and if you need help with how to do it this guy is pretty good.
https://youtu.be/IhX0fOUYd8Q

I've been thinking of a summer trip like this. I have both a Hero 3+ Black and a Hero 4 Black. Alas, I will only use one of them for my trip (probably the H3+).

My recommendation would be to buy 2x/3x GoPro Hero ($130). Have them strapped to you, your handlebar and maybe one close to the road just behind your front tire. If everyone in your riding crew has a GoPro Hero, you can combine the different perspectives of all your GoPro's for a sweet post production video.

A 3-axis gimbal would be nice to stabilize one of your GoPro's. Is it worth it though? Maybe. Even if one was willing to put in the funds for all this, where would one mount the gimbal stabilized GoPro?

I'll be watching your thread for ideas from others as it would be nice to get ideas from others on this. Good luck and happy riding.

Oh, one more thing. You might want a back up solution for all those SD cards for a 10 day trip (http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower-Multifunctional-wireless-Accessing-compatible/dp/B00INMB23Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425946115&sr=8-1&keywords=portable+backup+disk+with+micro+sd+slot).

Great post OP, thank you very much. I started progress on my magic mirror following these instructions and wanted to post my experience so far.

Already had:

• Rasberry Pi A+
  
• Old monitor, stripped from casing to reduce size.
  
• VGA to HDMI converter cable to allow using my monitor with pi.
  
• Micro Usb cable for power & ac adapter.
  
• USB Wifi stick ( Mine worked perfectly with raspbian jessie without any additional work) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704140&cm_re=wifi_usb-_-33-704-140-_-Product
  
  Things I needed to purchase:
  
  
• 16 gb Micro SD card (It was practically the same price as 8gb) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010Q57SEE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
  
• USB Hub. I accidentally purchased this one thinking it was powered. Luckily I was able to power the keyboard, mouse, and wifi without an issue. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003M0NURK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
  
  
• USB card reader (since my computer doesn't have one) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009D79VH4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
  
  
  Issues Encountered:
  
  
• WiFi wouldn't work: Turned out I plugged it in while pi was already running. Spent a lot of time trying to debug before realizing that I just needed to restart. My wifi dongle (linked above) was able to work immediately without any additional work.
  
  
• Calendar not loading: In calendar.php I left the "$_GET" portion when putting my google url in. Line should just be:
  
  $url = 'YOUR_URL'
  
  
• Screen won't rotate: I changed to all lowercase display_rotate=1 and cleaned up some white space and screen rotate worked properly. Not sure what the problem was exactly but working now.
  
  I will probably be removing the news and compliments because I am using a smaller screen and want to leave more open space.
  
  I also am looking for a solution to showing events from multiple calendars. I keep my google calendars separated by type, like bills, appointments, etc. These are kept on separate calendars so I can filter which is viewed. But I'd like to consolidate this data on the mirror, or rotate between calendars. May modify the source myself if nothing already exists.
  
  But to get everything running on the pi took about 2hrs including resolving my issues. Building the frame will probably take longer as my wood working skills are pretty sub par.
  

LOVE this little hedgehog! AND CONGRATS! I just got mine a week ago and I'm the happiest person ever.

- Floor mats (Not from Tesla directly but fit GREAT and great price point. High quality.) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QWJZK6W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

- USB for recording when in Sentry mode and grabbing the recordings on the road - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XTQZS4F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B984HJ5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

- A charger with an L shape so you can have your phone charge without the cord sticking out and it'll look sleeker - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XQJ3KPT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Can't wait to see pics of her! Got a name picked out?!

It depends what you need. I initially thought 32 GBs on my Nexus 5 wouldn't be enough, but once I chose to download my ~1000 or more songs on Spotify in normal quality instead of 320kbps, I now have tons of free space. Your usage may be different, but depending on what you use it for, a Nexus 5 may be the better option...and if it is, you should get it instead.

1. Compatible with Ting.
   
2. Android L is coming.
   
3. It's downright gorgeous. (get it in red)
   
   MicroSD card holder.
   
   Get an OTG cable and a good SD/MicroSD reader, and you're golden.
   
   OTG is awkward? Yes. Can you have more data, images, and movies than any other phone user in the world? Yes.

I would actually recommend buying the pen, or rather, buy the Surface Pro 4 pen to use with your Surface Pro 3. At least, if you have any desire or need to draw or highlight/make notes in reading materials, then get the pen.

The Arc Touch mouse is very nice in that it's quite small when flattened, and packed in a bag. I like it with my SP3 as an extremely portable little kit. No need to purchase the "Surface edition", the regular Arc Touch mouse is often available cheaper, and is essentially identical.

If you find yourself in need of a new type cover at some point, the Surface Pro 4 type cover is a nice little upgrade, and is sized perfectly/works perfectly.

Most sleeves sold for the Surface Pro 3/Surface Pro 4 do not fit well. Most are a little too long. I do find the sleeves by "Snugg" to be pretty nice. They aren't really padded, but will protect your tablet from scratches if you throw it into a larger bag.

A micro-SD card can expand your storage, as others suggest. Depending what other devices you use, you might also want a small USB card reader for full-sized SD cards. I use one with my camera. I've found this one to be reliable, and it looks nice enough next to the SP3.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KX4TORI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also found a second-hand SP3 dock via Amazon Marketplace. It's quite a nice device to have, if you need to be able to dock the tablet.

I don't use mine with a screen protector, so cannot recommend one. Enjoy your new device!

I went looking for decent SD card readers recently as I wanted to speed up Raspberry Pi card flashing...

If all he wants is SD cards, I'd take a look at something like a Kingston MobileLite G4. Yes, this is not an internal card reader - but most internal card readers that exist are of rather low quality. For example, they aren't UHS-I/-II compatible to read faster cards. It's around $10.

If your father wants CF cards or MicroSD without hunting for an adapter, take a look at this Kingston Reader. It's around $18.

I haven't used these readers; I'm planning on snagging one in the near future, but hopefully someone else can pop in with experience with them. The Wirecutter really likes the all-in-one; meanwhile, Legit Reviews liked the MobileLite G4.

I'm suggesting these two because reviews seem to hold that they're fast, cheap, and at least a recognizable brand. I have no idea how fragile or reliable they are. That said, they're the way I would go.

Also, to echo some of the other comments on here: Get your Dad an SSD at least for the OS and some programs. It doesn't have to be big - 128GB is absolutely safe, 60 can be really crowded. You can snag a bunch of 120GB SATA SSDs for around $55-$60. Another option is an NVMe SSD, since your MSI motherboard supports it - see port 10 in the diagram. I've been happy with a MyDigitalSSD BP NVMe SSD - and 128GB of REALLY fast SSD for $70 is a steal. (As a guideline, SATA top out around 540Mb/s ideal, while NVMe are often 1500Mb/s or higher.)

Start a little SBC (single board computer) project. For a server with only 1 HDD/SSD then an Odroid HC2 is pretty sweet. Some people even buy lots of them and cluster them together as one giant server. I was thinking about getting one to backup Windows to. There is specific software out there for sorting and looking at pictures. I forget the names, but some of them might have an app.
https://ameridroid.com/products/odroid-hc2
https://ameridroid.com/products/odroid-hc2-case
https://ameridroid.com/products/12v-2a-power-supply-for-odroid-hc2
https://ameridroid.com/products/2-pin-power-plug-for-odroid-hc2

I believe that you'll need a card to run the OS off of, so could buy here or off of Amazon and you'll probably need a USB to plug that into to load the OS (unless you already have one). Not sure what size Micro-SD card would be best, so you'll have to research.
https://ameridroid.com/products/sandisk-ultra-microsdhc-uhs-1-card
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006T9B6R2/

*System Software - Ubuntu 16.04 + OpenCL on Linux Kernel 4.14 LTS Debian, DietPi, OMV and other Linux distributions are available too. OMV is pretty neat and some Linux versions are similar to windows.

The app i use to manage my storage is ES File Explorer File Manager https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop

i have 2 things that i use for storage.

Kingston Digital DT MicroDuo USB 2.0 micro USB OTG
by Kingston
Link: http://amzn.com/B00JE72K94

This is a usb key with a micro usb on one side so you can plug it into your phone directly.

The other is a wireless drive that allows me to connect to my android phone or iPad or even my laptop. it's called the RAVPower FileHub Wireless SD Card Reader with Built-in 3000mAh External Battery Pack black and white

Link: http://amzn.com/B00INMB23Q

The device creates a wifi network and allows the device to connect. Now there are other wireless drives out there but the nice thing about this drive is that it uses USB or SD cards for storage so moving the data onto the drive is very easy. I was able to get a nice cheap SD card for storage. Also as a nice bonus it has a little battery backup.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

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CPU | Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $179.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard | ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $66.99 @ SuperBiiz
Memory | Mushkin Redline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory | $63.98 @ Newegg
Storage | Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $104.99 @ Amazon
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $49.99 @ SuperBiiz
Video Card | Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card | $152.98 @ OutletPC
Case | Aerocool DS Cube Black/White Silent Cube MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $89.99 @ Directron
Power Supply | SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $54.99 @ Amazon
Optical Drive | Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer | $13.99 @ Newegg
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) | $92.00 @ B&H
Other| Sabrent 74-In-1 3.5-Inch Internal Flash Media Card Reader/writer with USB Port (CR-USNT)| $7.00 @ Amazon
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $876.89
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-29 16:03 EST-0500 |

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CPU: i5 4460 is more than enough for your usage plus it carries itself great in games.

Motherboard: Decent motherboard with support for the aforementioned CPU out of the box.

RAM: 8GB of fast RAM at a great price

Storage: A 256GB SSD and a 1TB for your other storage needs

Graphics: Since you're not going to be playing heavy titles nor is the machine primarily gaming based you will find this graphics card more than adequate. While there was still budget for a faster graphics card, I've opted to not add one. This will play most titles - even recent ones - at 1080p/60fps at reasonable settings.

Case: Great look case, small. It does carry a $30 premium over the typical suggestions here, but it's gorgeous. Especially if you want to move it into the living room for those HTPC purposes. Since there was budget, I've opted to include this one - a good case is a great investment.

PSU Overkill to be sure, but at that price, it's a steal. You would save $10 if you got the 500W Corsair modular, but it is in all aspects worse.

Optical Some people still use this, so I've added one.

O/S Windows 8.1, as per your request.

Other The card reader you've requested. 300+ 4star reviews on amazon suggest it will do its job fine. Will match the black/white theme of the case.

I currently have the ultra fit flash drives as well......Was using a cruzer fit as test drive for custom patched games before installing but now have a concern as the cruzer fit is designed like the ultra fit in the way it is plastic and just tossed out my test cruzer fit due to plastic breaking. I like how small the ultra fit is so I wanting opinions on Micro SD cards as thinking of going this route - https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-MobileMate-microSD-Card-Reader/dp/B07G5JV2B5/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Micro%2BSD%2BReader&qid=1566062221&s=electronics&sr=1-5&th=1 since it is metal compared to plastic.

Heh. Well, despite your snarky comment, I've decided to provide a suggestion. Perhaps this might be a bit more useful.

A super simple search at Amazon revealed a highly rated Best Seller product that reads SD cards and hooks to a USB port. It's $6.99 with free shipping.

Its also small, like pack of gum small, so I'd imagine you could carry it in a pocket.

So, I'd imagine that would solve your issue.

http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Information-Card-Reader-TS-RDF5K/dp/B009D79VH4

> Which one are the "best"

Depends what features you want the most. Some cameras are "best" for sheer video quality, others are "best" in a two-camera setup, others are "best" in terms of being able to copy videos off of the camera on-the-fly....

> how they work (do you have to buy space to save the video and just basic information, I know, stupid questions)

Most dashcams record to a microSD card. Some will come with a card included, but it's recommended that you buy your own - a "high endurance" card with at least 32 GB of storage.

The dashcam will record video to the card non-stop. Even when the card fills up, the dashcam will just start overwriting the oldest videos with newer ones.

Most dashcams have an "emergency save" button which will cause the currently-recording video to be saved to a special folder which is protected from automatic overwriting.

Typically the most straightforward way to access your dashcam videos (e.g. to save for court or to post on YouTube) is to pull the card out of the camera, and pop it into a USB card reader on your computer.

I've had really good luck with the Vilros starter kits off of amazon. They give you a good combination of stuff cheaper than the parts on their own. This is the last one I got:

https://www.amazon.com/Vilros-Raspberry-Complete-Starter-Black/dp/B00MV6TAJI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1481083146&sr=8-2&keywords=vilros+pi+kit

Comes with a power adapter and SD card. It also comes with an HDMI cable to hook it to a TV. Since it's a Pi 3 (the latest model), it has wifi built in. As long as he has a usb keyboard he can use, this kit should be pretty much everything he needs to get up and running.

You might want to make sure his computer has an SD card slot (like you use to get pictures of of camera memory cards) to download and load the operating system onto the SD card. Most laptops have one, look for a little slot that says "SD". If not, get him a cheap USB one like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-microSDHC-Reader-TS-RDF5K-Black/dp/B009D79VH4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1481083426&sr=8-4&keywords=sd+card+reader+usb

Edit: I forgot to mention that when you buy from Vilros on amazon, they usually email you a PDF with a bunch of sample projects.

>Could I use a micro sd card with one of these:
link1
>plugged into the NUC, and install Ubuntu on the micro sd card?

Yes, Ubuntu is very flexible with the location of your install as long as it remains plugged in while the device is on.

>Also, could I buy an SSD (but not an SSD meant for the NUC), one of these: link2

Yes, but you could also put that SSD in some models of NUC like this model.

>and plug it into the NUC with one of these cables:
link3

>And then install Ubuntu on that?

yes, but you could have better success with an external enclosure that stores the whole drive rather than that model that is meant for hotswapping. Like this.

You can always buy an SD card reader for like 10-20$ in your local electronic store.

I actually bought myself this https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Reader-RS-MMC-Support-Warranty/dp/B006T9B6R2/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1483024542&sr=1-5&keywords=SD+card+reader

Its just a few bucks and it works perfect.

Steelhax and Basehax are pretty easy to setup once you have acces to Homebrew. Steelhax works with a free to play game from the Eshop so you dont even need to spend money on it.

Basehax works fine aswell. There are guides for both secondary entrypoints in OP's post.

The most useful? That's quite a bit...

You see, I need a new blanket since the one I have is threadbare and about 15 years old now. I really need a USB card reader to help my laptop and desktop be friends. Then there's the [rock pick sheath]
(http://www.amazon.com/Estwing-Leather-Sheath-Rock-Hammer/dp/B00BNQR440/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2SL6EA96F5BI3&coliid=IRQWRN54XWBQG) so I don't ruin the hammer, the samples on a dig, the backpack I keep it in (the rock hammer is surprising sharp), or my person if the rock hammer punches into my back. Speaking of geological digs, a Brunton Transit is a necessity. Not only does it do the job of a regular compass, but it can be used to determine slope and dip. It's also over $500 fucking dollars, so forget I mentioned it.

I think the blanket would be the best. Also, my favorite color is dark green. 003c00 in hex.

You'll want a pretty sizeable SSD for offloading pictures quickly as well as their in-use storage while editing.

You'll probably also want to set them up with a pretty sizeable hard drive because professional grade photos eat up space quick. I'd also highly recommend setting up a RAID1 for them to protect them in case of hardware failure and minimize downtime for them. Along with that, make sure they have serious backup plan in place, and if they don't make arrangements for them whether that be an external drive, or something like CrashPlan if they have fast internet.

Processor requirements typically aren't too crazy for doing standard photo adjustments (color balancing, etc), they'd likely be fine with and i5 or R5 and higher, but if they are trying to batch convert a bunch of photos between file formats often (like they shoot in raw, but deliver finals in JPG), a faster processor will help with that significantly.

RAM requirements are typically more dependent on the user's workflow. A single picture open to edit doesn't take much. But I've seen some photographers that open one picture, edit it, then move to the next, and I've seen others that have 100s of pictures open at once and are constantly flipping back and forth. That second user needs a lot more ram then the first.

Biggest consideration will be the monitor, you'll want something with decent color, probably an IPS panel, and if you can afford something professional grade that come factory calibrated, or you can add a colorimeter to the build, that'd be a solid choice.

Also consider including a high quality USB 3 card reader like this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VAGX6MW It significantly helps speed up the offload of their data from their camera to the computer.

Great deal!

Another fantastic deal is the 200GB for $34.99. It's a good day to grab either.

And FYI, as soon as you get any microsd card, run it through h2testw to see if it's legit (if it's sold and shipped by amazon it most likely is the real deal), and then crystaldiskmark to test the speed. Make sure to use a usb 3.0 port and card reader.

This. A lot of people use:
Inateck Micro USB Card Reader... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OCBXIY8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Has the added benefit of a microSD reader which allows you to put all your games onto a card and frees up your jump drive for kernel updates when the time comes (instead of backing up and formatting every kernel update). Personally ordered this when I reached Psycho Mantis and it worked like a charm, makes the setup look cleaner too. Honestly didn't know about the statue thing haha

BIOS and now UEFI are a bit of firmware designed to make it easy and convenient to boot typical computers with possibly removable storage on a vast array of different hardware and to be able to toggle and change different settings. They are both quite large and require an extra dedicated chip on the board which costs a small amount and takes up valuable real estate on the board (and larger boards cost more).

BIOS or UEFI firmware is required by x86/64 systems as the CPU is not able to bootstrap itself and so requires an external chip to do so.

The ARM chip in the PI however has its own internal firmware that bootstraps the CPU and rest of the system with out the need for an extra chip. This firmware is programmable but there is limited space for complex firmware like traditional BIOS and UEFI firmware. As such they tend to use simpler firmware that can boot from a single device in a set way with no way to configure this after boot most of the time. The pi chose to load from an SD card instead on some ROM chip on board to make it easy to install to and backup images on the device and be able to swap out the os by simply changing the SD card. It also moves the storage off the device reducing its stand along cost as you have to buy the storage separately.

Sd cards where likely chosen as they are cheaper the HDD or SSD which are far to large for a position typical use case, require more power and are much more bulky. Though I don't know their actual reasoning.

On the pi 3 they added experimental support for booting from a USB device which you have to enable explicitly (and cannot disable). This is a new addition to the onboard firmware and was likely harder to write and fit inside CPU which is likely another reason they started with SD cards.

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> I always lose that micro-to-full sized SD adapter too

If your laptop has a full sized SD card slot then just store the adaptor in there when not in use. Otherwise you can tape/bluetack it to your positive case or just store it inside the case or even on your PC/monitor.

You can also get SD card to usb adaptor like this and attach it to your keychain.

That depends on how early you want to start. There are a lot of different components at play here, but each one is using the bare minimum of each.

Personally, I would start simple with building a base Home Assistant server.

• Raspberry Pi Starter Kit $70
  
• 32gb Micro SD card $8
  
• Micro SD Card/USB Reader $8
  
  Once you have your equipment, install Hass.IO using the Raspberry Pi 3 instructions.
  
  Home Assistant does a great job of walking you through the steps. It is really easy, especially if starting with a fresh install.
  
  From here, you now have Home Assistant running and you can play around with installing all of the various components. I highly recommend taking some time to learn the basic mechanics of adding equipment.
  
  From there, I have done a ton of trial and error in JavaScript and HTML using W3Schools. My suggestion: come up with what you want to do, start small, and build from it.
  
  In my case, I wanted two separate websites on one screen. DAKBoard on the top, and my Home Assistant front end on the bottom. This told me iframe, so I started here, which allowed me to do live trial and error. Eventually, I built myself up to using Repl.it for trial and error, but that's jumping ahead.
  
  Once I got my iframes working out, I actually used Dakboard's instruction on how to build a wall display that automatically boots into a webpage.
  
  The final step is to put your new webpage on Home Assistant's built in web server. Simply create a folder "www" under your "config" folder, add your new html page there, and direct your new wall panel to it's address.
  
  tl;dr - start small, come up with a goal, and build up to it in pieces trying different things along the way.

That's why I've had to use SD cards in an adapter in Slot B. It's an extra step, but it actually hasn't caused me any trouble (to my surprise). I got an SD to CF adaptor and use the Apple branded SD to iPhone card reader.


I have one of these in all of my cameras.


And then I pop the card out and into one of these.

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This has been 100 percent reliable for four years, and the best way I've found to move only selected photos from my camera to my phone on the fly.


One nice benefit to running an SD card in one slot has been how cheap giant SD cards are, too. When I'm on assignments where I do video it's nice to have a giant backup available.

Pi 4 is overkill, a 2 would work fine, but I'd recommend a Pi 3 for $34 cause it is better hardware and will probably last longer. I tried a PiHole on a Nano just for fun but the PiHole GUI preformed abysmally.

and don't cheap out on the SD card, splurge and get a $5 - 16GB SanDisk or something reputable. I have about 9 active Pi's now running 24/7 for years and the only problems I ever have run into are due to corrupted or failed sd cards, because I used old crap laying around my office, or the cheapo ones they put in those Pi bundles you see on amazon. All the other stuff in the bundles is fine (power, usb cables, hdmi adapters, heat sinks cases, etc) but the cards always blow.

For a Pihole all you should need is a 16GB micro SD card(8 would work, but good companies don't seem to make them anymore) a micro usb cable for power, and an ethernet cable to attach it to your router. If you don't have a laptop or something with a micro SD slot, you may need something like this for the setup process(setting up the sd card is done on a computer)

Like these?

http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower-Wireless-Companion-Streamer-External/dp/B00INMB23Q/
http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower-Wireless-Companion-Streamer-External/dp/B00L9TEIMW/

$30 & $36 respectively, shares files over WiFi, MicroSD & USB slots, built-in battery. I've only casually looked into building my own piratebox, but to my untrained eye, these look like pretty nice no-effort alternatives.

I have the Sentey USB 3.0 10 port hub, which is 7 ports of USB 3.0 goodness and an additional 3 ports for charging devices (the hub is powered by a 12V 4A adapter). Anker makes a nice hub too.

Add the Transcend USB 3.0 SD/Micro SD card reader for the SD card reader.

As far as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are concerned, you're better off getting something like this Gigabyte PCI-E card which will give you 802.11ac support as well as Bluetooth 4.2.

OTG Adapters for the NES/SNES Classic:
Inateck:
https://www.rakuten.com/shop/inateck/product/HB3001G/
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Inateck-3-Port-USB-2-0-OTG-Hub-Adapter-Cable-SD-Card-Reader-for-Smartphone/602986265
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00OCBXIY8?tag=echo10-20
Note: Only the USB 2.0 version is compatible with the NES/SNES Classic out of the box. You would need an adapter for the USB-C version to connect to the NESC/SNESC, and whether it actually would work is currently unknown.

Also, be aware that it uses its own power cable instead of the NES/SNES Classic's USB cable, and it is very short (roughly 12-14 inches long).Consider getting an extension USB cable or using an extension cord.

TUSITA ("octopus" style): https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LTHBCNM?tag=echo10-20
This one has been reported as working for many people, but can also reportedly break easily.

Simpler OTGs:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FY9Z9GD?tag=echo10-20
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JCZ2FQQ?tag=echo10-20
OTGs like these have only one port for USB. A simple choice if you only want to use USB and not wifi...or vice versa.

We do not recommend the small angled adapter featured on snesclassicmods.com and elsewhere. It looks great, but easily loses data connection at the slightest nudge.

Build ready, is there anything else I need to add on? If I want an SD card reader would this one be compatible? Do I need a networking card to connect directly to my router?

Intel Core i5 6600K 3.50 GHz Quad Core Skylake

GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB GDDR5 256 bit

Toshiba OCZ TL100 Series 2.5" SATA III 240GB SSD 

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x 8 GB) (Dual Channel Kit) 3000MHz DDR4 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM Desktop Memory for Intel Z170 Chipset (F4-3000C15D-16GVR)

WD Blue 1TB SATA 6 Gb/s 7200 RPM 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch Desktop Hard Drive 

XFX ATX12V/EPS12V 650W Power Supply P1650BBEFX
CRYORIG M9i Mini Tower Cooler for INTEL CPUs


Gigabyte LGA1151 Intel Z170 ATX DDR4 Motherboards GA-Z170X-UD3

Rosewill TYRFING ATX Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case, supports up to 400 mm long VGA Card, comes with two fans pre-installed - Front 120 mm Fan x 1, Rear 120 mm Fan x1

I got you fam. I followed Nintendo’s support documentation on this (https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/27595/~/how-to-transfer-data-between-microsd-cards-for-use-on-nintendo-switch). I was moving around 40GB from my old 64GB to my new 256GB card. To do this I needed to buy a usb reader alongside my microSD card (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009D79VH4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MCeDCbV3G5PM2) so that I could actually access and move the data around. Some computers might have this slot already. I ended up using the SD adapter that came with the microSD card as well bc I felt weird shoving in the delicate micro card directly.

The whole process Nintendo listed out actually took quite a while - maybe like 4 hours tbh. The part that took the longest was a full OverWrite to reformat my new microSD card using their recommended 3rd party application (https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/).

After everything was done, the data on the new card worked seamlessly. It was fairly simple, just slow! I’ve heard some people skip the reformat and have had success. I was too nervous to do that.

Feel free to DM me if you get stuck - I did this just two days ago so it’s top of mind.

I recommend investing in an SD reader, you can find good USB ones for like $8 USD. It's really nice to have for anybody who plays PM, especially if you like mods.

I highly recommend a USB 3.0 microSD card reader if you have USB 3.0 ports (you'll thank me later after you transfer content from your old card lol). I bought this one by Anker:
www.amazon.com/Anker-Portable-Reader-RS-MMC-Micro/dp/B006T9B6R2/
Worth noting that this model can also be used for 3DS hardmods, which is what I originally purchased it for.

Best of luck to you dude!

Haven't seen it mentioned yet, but an internal or external SD/MicroSD card reader (Sabrent 74-in-1 3.5" Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer with USB Port, Black (CR-USNT) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GAKX34E/) is great. Even having a small USB card reader always plugged in and easily accessible is good. (Transcend USB 3.0 SDHC / SDXC / microSDHC / SDXC Card Reader, TS-RDF5W (White) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FJRS8F8/)

Apple loves their dongles!


https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Lightning-Card-Camera-Reader/dp/B0198HIF7K


I am sure third party ones are cheaper, but its nice they have the option. I would imagine this is a more power user solution, but it could be looking into if you find it worth it.

The motherboard has usb ports on the back, and the case has 2 usb port on the top/front.

You can get a USB SD card reader.

[Anker 8-in-1 USB 3.0 Portable Card Reader for SDXC, SDHC, SD, MMC, RS-MMC, Micro SDXC, Micro SD, Micro SDHC Card and UHS-I Cards] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006T9B6R2/ref=psdc_516872_t1_B0046TJG1U)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor | $289.99 @ SuperBiiz
Motherboard | ASRock - AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard | $108.99 @ SuperBiiz
Memory | Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory | $134.99 @ Amazon
Storage | ADATA - SU800 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive | $84.27 @ Amazon
Storage | Seagate - Desktop HDD 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive | $101.04 @ Amazon
Video Card | EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card | $274.79 @ SuperBiiz
Case | Fractal Design - Define Nano S Mini ITX Desktop Case | $49.99 @ NCIX US
Power Supply | SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $77.89 @ Newegg
Operating System | Microsoft - Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit | $102.89 @ OutletPC
Case Fan | Fractal Design - X2 GP-12 (White) 52.3 CFM 120mm Fan | $12.99 @ Newegg
Monitor | Dell - U2415 24.1" 1920x1200 60Hz Monitor | $229.99 @ Amazon
Other | Anker USB 3.0 Card Reader 8-in-1 for SDXC, SDHC, SD, MMC, RS-MMC, Micro SDXC, Micro SD, Micro SDHC Card, Support UHS-I Cards, 18 Months Warranty | $24.24 @ Newegg Marketplace
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1512.06
| Mail-in rebates | -$20.00
| Total | $1492.06
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-21 13:54 EDT-0400 |


Or there are some cases with them built in that are a little bigger, like the [Cooler Master Silencio 352 Review] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e94Hw-szUlQ)


Really depends on what you want.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor | $289.99 @ SuperBiiz
Motherboard | MSI - B350M MORTAR Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard | $81.88 @ OutletPC
Memory | Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory | $134.99 @ Amazon
Storage | ADATA - SU800 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive | $84.27 @ Amazon
Storage | Seagate - Desktop HDD 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive | $101.04 @ Amazon
Video Card | EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card | $274.79 @ SuperBiiz
Case | Cooler Master - Silencio 352 MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $65.41 @ Newegg Marketplace
Power Supply | SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $77.89 @ Newegg
Operating System | Microsoft - Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit | $102.89 @ OutletPC
Case Fan | Fractal Design - X2 GP-12 (White) 52.3 CFM 120mm Fan | $12.99 @ Newegg
Monitor | Dell - U2415 24.1" 1920x1200 60Hz Monitor | $229.99 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1486.13
| Mail-in rebates | -$30.00
| Total | $1456.13
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-21 13:56 EDT-0400 |

Portable apps - for all your clandestine needs.

Google Drive - a safe place for your stuff online (Don't forget the Drive app)

Truecrypt portable - encrypt your stuff

Keepass Password safe - Create a unique password for each site

Keepass plugins - you can leave your Keepass database on Google Drive, and only access it when you need it. (There are lots of other very useful Keepass plugins here too)

16 GB of high speed memory on a micro SD card

High Speed USB 3.0 MicroSD card reader

Good ways to hide your data - DIY hidden spots and more hidden spots.

And last - a hollow coin!

or you could've just copied the list here...

OTG Adapters for the NES/SNES Classic: Inateck:
https://www.rakuten.com/shop/inateck/product/HB3001G/
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Inateck-3-Port-USB-2-0-OTG-Hub-Adapter-Cable-SD-Card-Reader-for-Smartphone/602986265
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OCBXIY8
Note: Only the USB 2.0 version is compatible with the NES/SNES Classic out of the box. You would need an adapter for the USB-C version to connect to the NESC/SNESC, and whether it actually would work is currently unknown.

Also, be aware that it uses its own power cable instead of the NES/SNES Classic's USB cable, and it is very short (roughly 12-14 inches long).Consider getting an extension USB cable or using an extension cord.

TUSITA ("octopus" style): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LTHBCNM
This one has been reported as working for many people, but can also reportedly break easily.

Simpler OTGs:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FY9Z9GD
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JCZ2FQQ
OTGs like these have only one port for USB. A simple choice if you only want to use USB and not wifi...or vice versa.

We do not recommend the small angled adapter featured on snesclassicmods.com and elsewhere. It looks great, but easily loses data connection at the slightest nudge.

I often grab video while on vacation using an OTG like this and a small card reader like this, once I have the files on my phone (Note 3) I use AndroVid Pro. I think it is the best combination of function and usability, I feel like I have tried just about every possibility. I have had it crash a few time when putting a lot of clips together at once (10+) but I use it all the time and love it. I made this little clip while sitting on a beach in D.R.

Ok so this is the amazon hub I have

http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-4-Port-USB-2-0-Ultra-Mini/dp/B003M0NURK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407942392&sr=8-1&keywords=amazon+basic+usb+hub

Apple decided to put a software power limit to the USB CCK (Camera Connection Kit) a few years ago. The hardware is capable of outputting 100ma, but Apple limited it to 20ma. The trick works by making it think that there are 4 ports instead of one, meaning the iPad gives the hub 80ma, and then the hub can give 80ma to the usb stick. I believe that is how it works anyway.

Might I ask where you will be getting the usb sticks from? Will they be given to you (in lectures or from friends etc), or is it so you can plug in a usb stick back and forth from a computer? The reason I ask, is if it is for your use, I have found that the SD card CCK is much better for this. The SD card reader has no power limit, so no hub is required and it works for any card (formatted in FAT32/HFS+) - so 128gb cards work, and most likely 256gb cards when they become reasonably priced :P. Its a lot less messy (only one cable sticking out), and for the times when I want to plug it into a computer with no SD card slot, I can use a USB 3 to SD card reader;

Something like this (I'm in the UK so not sure of the best US equivalents)
http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Information-Card-Reader-TS-RDF5K/dp/B009D79VH4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407942666&sr=8-1&keywords=usb+3+sd+card+reader

In terms of speed its the same as USB 2, and when it comes to mounting them in iFile its exactly the same as USB CCK. And I think the same price for the SD kit over USB and SD card prices are the same as USB sticks too.

Let me know whether that sounds better or if you still require USB. It really just depends on how often you are going to be doing it, I certainly wouldn't want to take out the hub in the middle of lecture or something - would kind of defeat the purpose of the mini :P.

Mac user here, I am going to be ordering a GoPro Hero 4 Silver in a couple weeks. While I am unsure of your Mac specs, I do know that my Macbook Air (2014) has a dedicated SD Card slot. I would recommend taking your SD card out of your GoPro and try to upload the photos/video directly from the SD card.

If your Mac does not have a dedicated SD Card reader, Amazon has the USB SD card readers pretty cheap.

Hope this helps.

EDIT: If you don't mind letting me know if this works since the only computer I have at the moment is a Macbook.

Nothing scientific, but I have had issues with write speeds and very 'hot to touch' drives. Now, before buying a new drive, I check the Amazon reviews. There is almost always a comment discussion about the perceived heat. In this case, my son yelped when his arm touched my sandisk. I went looking specifically for "cooler" usb 3.0 drives with a very small profile. I was lucky and found a review on amazon of someone else that compared heat for the SanDisk Ultra Fit CZ43 32GB USB 3.0 Low-Profile Flash Drive Up To 130MB/s Read- SDCZ43-032G-G46. It is important to note that I use the smallest profile drive I can find. That does not give much room for heat transfer. So, my heat issues could likely just be related to personal preference to slim form factor.

As others have pointed out, making the connection is the easy part, it's the software that's the issue. The best way to deal with that would be a USB->WiFi device. There are plenty of those on Amazon, like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00INMB23Q

It features a battery backup, SD card reader as well as USB ports all for $40.

But... You're a bit trapped by any device like this in terms of the software it's running and the app you have on your device. Also at issue would be how well the app or even if the app ran on an iPhone 4.

You need:

• A RaspberryPi - newer versions have a better CPU (but you can get a Zero for $5). If you want to play N64, go with a newer Raspberry Model B.
  
• A +5.1V micro USB power supply (for RetroPie, a 2.5A one works well)
  
• A USB Keyboard
  
• An HDMI cable
  
• A gaming controller of your choosing (USB cord if you can/otherwise bluetooth)
  
• An SD card - these can come pre-loaded if you shop around
  
  Optional:
  
  
• A nice case (according to OP's friend, Legos).
  
• SD Card Reader/Writer (if you didn't buy an SD card preloaded; some laptops have them)
  
• A bluetooth dongle (for PS3/PS4/XBox/XBoxOne/etc.)
  
• A wifi dongle (if you don't want a hard wired connection)
  
  Download RetroPie
  
  Follow video here:
  
  https://retropie.org.uk/documentation/installing-retropie/
  
  Might I add, you can setup SSH on the retropie, so you can connect to the machine and upload ROMs without having to use a USB keyboard. Google for old ROMs, I've used LoveROMs in the past.
  
  Total build time ~1-2 hours. Total cost $30 - $65.

I have this flash drive and this cable and they both work wonderfully.

Ignore the pictures in the second link. That's not what it looks like. It's just a USB cable with USB-C on one end and USB female on the other.

There's also this which is a dual USB-C, USB-A flash drive but with the added bonus of using micro SD cards. So if you wanna expand in the future you can slap a 64GB in there now, a 200GB later, and so on and so on. Haven't personally used it though.

1. Get a USB card reader. I use this one from Kingston.
   
   
2. I think the closest thing I've seen to nailing the Apple aesthetic for a PC case is the NCase M1. It's small and a little on the expensive side, but it's super clean. All the panels are aluminum as well.

Here are a few options:

• 3-Port Charging OTG Host Cable Cord Adapter
  
  
• Multi-in-1 OTG Adapter Cable
  
  
• Micro USB 2.0 OTG Host 90 Degree Right Angled Adapter
  
  
  USB Sticks ----> List of Compatible USB Devices for USB Host Mod
  
  Also if you want to get Netplay: TP-Link TL-WN725N
  
  It's the recommended Wifi adapter.
  
  I have all these and they work great. Started out with the small one, but had to get more ports so I could add more controllers and wifi for netplay.
  
  Also, it's best to put Hakchi on the thumb drive itself. It keeps everything self-contained. When adding games use "export" instead of syncing. Make sure "linked" is checked.
  
  *Edit for link

I've been using this plus a 64GB micro SD card. A bit slower, but I like the storage flexibility, and it's perfect for my iTunes library.

Suggestion for you:

Get something like this

https://www.amazon.com/SmartQ-C307-Portable-MicroSDHC-MicroSDXC/dp/B06ZYXR7DL?ref_=ast_slp_dp

And a good 128 gb microSD card, maybe

 https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-MicroSDXC-Adapter-MB-ME128GA-AM/dp/B06XWZWYVP/ref=sxin_2_ac_m_pm?ac_md=2-0-VW5kZXIgJDI1-ac_d_pm&keywords=128gb+micro+sd+card&pd_rd_i=B06XWZWYVP&pd_rd_r=99a5a5f8-06d5-4d0b-8ffe-ad5d29b185db&pd_rd_w=MNlW5&pd_rd_wg=TUWSs&pf_rd_p=7ffdbddd-e073-4cb0-834c-3e54bd44941a&pf_rd_r=ESGHTZT94MW63CHFCRXA&psc=1&qid=1568204234&s=gateway&sprefix=128

Initialize the card in the bit.

Put your vacation pictures on the card every year (or whatever frequency you vacation) and put the card in the bit.

If you don't use it a LOT more, I'd be very surprised.

This made all the difference for me, and utilizes (untethered to your phone and/or camera) the very best of what the 'Bit offers.

Regards,

-Voice

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD 5150 1.6GHz Quad-Core Processor | $24.88 @ Canada Computers
Motherboard | Asus AM1M-A Micro ATX AM1 Motherboard | $45.00 @ Vuugo
Memory | Corsair ValueSelect 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $16.99 @ Amazon Canada
Storage | A-Data XPG SX900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $39.99 @ Memory Express
Case | Thermaltake Versa H15 MicroATX Mid Tower Case | $34.99 @ NCIX
Power Supply | Antec 450W ATX Power Supply | $41.96 @ Amazon Canada
Optical Drive | Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer | $19.95 @ shopRBC
Monitor | Planar 997-7687-00 20.0" 60Hz Monitor | $101.99 @ PC Canada
Keyboard and Mouse | Microsoft Wired Desktop 400 for Business Wired Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse | $8.99 @ Amazon Canada
Other (SD card reader)| IOGEAR SD/MicroSD/MMC Card Reader/Writer GFR204SD (Green/Gray)| $6.99 @ Amazon Canada
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $341.73
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-09 18:49 EDT-0400 |

$300 CAD is a very low budget, but I tried and this is the cheapest I could get without being too bad. You could shell out a bit more for something better, but this should do you good.

By the way, these prices don't include MIR.

Thanks for the link!

Have you had any issues with something like that? 1TB is huge for what I was expecting.

I was looking at something like this or this.

The added charge and USB or SD card ability I found appealing, although the Seagate is tempting.

Correction, I ordered from AmeriDroid, the US vendor for the Odroid products.

Yep, they come ready to play out of the box, because it's annoying to set up the OS manually.

If you choose to get a blank eMMC here's what you need to do: go to the new and improved [wiki] (https://wiki.odroid.com/start) and click your product, in this case it's C2. Scroll down to the Software(OS) Release section and choose which OS you want followed by the specific version. Instructions to setup the OS image are under the **THIS** link. The eMMC modules are a great speed bump, though programming the OS onto them is a bit finicky when it comes to the USB adapter. I had to use a eMMC-to-SD adapter plugged into an SD-to-USB adapter. If you search around you'll find forums of tested adapters that pass/failed the image flashing.

Transcend was a popular one but I chose a cheaper one that still worked. Sorry if you already knew all this, I hated looking all this up so I figure'd I could save you some time.

My weaker but cheaper alternative:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor | $339.99 @ Newegg
CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler | $29.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard | MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $147.99 @ Newegg
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory | $156.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $109.00 @ Amazon
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $84.99 @ Newegg
Video Card | XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card | $404.99 @ SuperBiiz
Case | Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case | $119.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $119.99 @ Newegg
Optical Drive | Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer | $19.98 @ OutletPC
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) | $89.98 @ OutletPC
Other| Transcend Information USB 3.0 Card Reader| $6.99 @ Amazon
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1597.87
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-17 22:53 EDT-0400 |

Not on the same level as that build, but I figure OP could save $1000 and get some games or save for college or something.

Taken from the linked comments:

> Another fantastic deal is the 200GB for $34.99. It's a good day to grab either.

> And FYI, as soon as you get any microsd card, run it through h2testw to see if it's legit (if it's sold and shipped by amazon it most likely is the real deal), and then crystaldiskmark to test the speed. Make sure to use a usb 3.0 port and card reader.

That sounds like a hardware problem to me. What are using to upload the images? What kind of computer are you using to edit the images? Are you copying images to a local drive? Or are you copying the images to an external drive?


I also have an a7iii. For me, I take the card out of the camera, and I put it into one of these. 70 or 80 RAW images usually takes two or three minutes to copy over. I am copying from a USB 3.0 reader through a USB 3.0 port to an external USB 3.0 drive.

You could try making sure that you’re not shooting uncompressed. But I really like shooting uncompressed, so I wouldn’t recommend that. Keep in mind that the image files from our cameras are huge. So if you are using an older computer and USB 1 or USB 2, it would be normal for it to take a while. Also, I don’t use Lightroom, so I can’t comment on its efficiency. I copied my images into file folders, and then I use adobe camera to process them. It works really well.

IDK what you're talking about, I use FTP Client on 3DS and Filezilla on my Windows 10 laptop and it works fine. But really though, over Wifi is pretty slow unless you have really good Internet, I recommend this https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-microSDHC-Reader-TS-RDF5K-Black/dp/B009D79VH4 It's on sale by a lot right now, it works with normal SD and Micro SD, and the reviews are really good

My literal EDC. eCommerce by day. Husband, Father, Entrepreneur, programmer, and tech sponge by night.

Me like IPA's and API's.

From left to right, top to bottom. Here it is wrapped up.

1. Classic Pro Tech Toolkit: $59.95
   
   
2. Speedstick De.O.De: $4.63
   
   
3. Python Pocket Reference: gitItFree
   
   
4. Mini BlueTooth Keyboard with Mouse: $9.49
   
   
5. Secure Pro Credit Card Lock Pick Set: [$9.99] (http://www.budk.com/Secure-Pro-Credit-Card-Lock-Pick-Set-17408)
   
   
6. Samsung Galaxy Ace: $49.99
   
   
7. ProCase Travel Gear Organizer: $14.99
   
   
8. OTG cables, 3 inch Micro USB, Wifi & Bluetooth Dongles: -$5
   
   
9. Duracell Procell AA/AAA: ~$10
   
   
10. Memo Pad and Pen.
    
    
11. Disposable 8GB JumpDrive (Don't recommend), Kingston Digital 16GB, Kingston MobileLite g4 2in1 Adapter
    
    
12. Kingwin SATA to USB3 Adapter: $10+
    
    
13. Minimalist Wire Stripper: $?, found on rando clearance rack
    
    
14. NodeMCU: ~$5
    
    
15. Mini breadboards, Buck/Boost Converters, Serial to UART, HC-05, buck w/display, AA battery holder: <$5/each
    
    
16. Micro/SD Card aluminum case: $5.80
    
    
17. 2x32GB-U1 speed Micro SD Cards, etc... $15.99
    
    
18. aTTiny85 Digispark USB's: $1.10
    
19. Slim Swiss army wallet/money clip w/ $1USD: $16.99
    
    
20. Uline 2200mAh Credit Card Charging Kit: $?
    
    
21. Raspi Zero: $5
    
22. Keyes
    
    
23. Customized NanoPiNeoAir: $17.99

This is actually something I began last year and have only really posted a few teasers here and there. Well now that I've finally had time to clean it up and go back and add in the original cable I figured I'd share it with you all.

This "Stealth SD Mod" as I'm calling it, uses a MicroSD card and reader, however, you could just as easily use a small USB thumb drive in place of the MicroSD card and reader.

The way the stock USB cable connects to the inside of the controller actually presented itself as quite a problem, and not wanting to cut the cable, or destructively dremel away any of the controller (mainly due to my OCD) only made things harder. Fortunately, I was able to find a solution. Once assembled, this non destructive mod is Plug & Play.

This is actually an early prototype of something a little more advanced I'm working on.

Parts Required

• Nano Hub
  
• Micro USB Male to USB Female OTG Adapter Converter
  
• Micro USB Breakout Signals Board
  
• Kingston G2 USB 2.0 microSDHC Flash Memory Card Reader FCR-MRG2
  
• Heat Shrink Tubing (Optional, but recommended)
  
  You'll also need some wire, solder, a soldering iron and of course a Philips screwdriver (1.5x30mm works for me) to open the controller.
  
  Checkout this gallery for more images.
  
  

  F.A.Q.
  

  
  

• Question: Does the controller have to be connected to Port 2?
  
  Answer:
  >Currently yes it must be connected to Port 2 (Player 2). The reason for this is when connected to Port 1 the system doesn't recognize the controller. This is something I think we can fix in a future update.
  
  
  
• Question: Does the controller still function as a controller?
  
  Answer:
  >Yes, absolutely. Keep in mind however that the draw does exceed the allowed amount, so the USB Current Limit Mod is still required.
  
  
  
• Question: What about USB Brown-outs?
  
  Answer:
  >While the power draw on this is incredibly low you'll still need to perform the USB Current Limit Mod in order to use this (Or use a hub, but that sort of defeats the purpose).
  
  
  
• Question: Can you still use port 2 for other things like USB Thumb-drives, hubs etc?
  
  Answer:
  >Yes, absolutely.
  
  
  
• Question: Can I bring my modded controller to a friends and play on their system with it?
  
  Answer:
  >Only if they have a powered USB hub or have performed the USB Current Limit Mod
  
  
  
• Question: Does it throw off the balance of the controller at all?
  
  Answer:
  >The difference in weight is negligible (Stock 130g vs modded 136g).
  

Sorry man, easter.

Here is a dece kit that comes with the raspberry, a power supply, and a case.

SD card for it

SD card reader if you don't have a micro sd slot on your pc/laptop

USB controller of choice - I like my xboxone plugged in with usb (haven't gotten bluetooth to work) but if you want a rec on a cheap one let me know.

Retropie getting started guide

edit: I already had psus, sd cards etc, and got some cheaper stuff in bulk but the kit etc makes it a little easier on you. coolrom.com and emuparadise.me are reasonably trustworthy for roms.

Not that cheap , but ive been using Kinston Nucleum for awhile and its worked pretty well for me. No excessive overheating and super reliable so far.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B076BGJXTG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_eILNBb2Z0S0AH

PCPartPicker Part List

|Type|Item|Price|
|:-|:-|:-|
|CPU|AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor|$197.75 @ OutletPC|
|Motherboard|MSI B450M BAZOOKA V2 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard|$79.18 @ OutletPC|
|Memory|Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory|$59.99 @ Amazon|
|Storage|Intel 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive|$94.99 @ Amazon|
|Video Card|MSI Radeon RX 570 8 GB ARMOR OC Video Card|$139.99 @ Newegg|
|Case|Thermaltake Versa H15 MicroATX Mid Tower Case|$41.99 @ Amazon|
|Power Supply|Thermaltake TR2 500 W ATX Power Supply|$38.98 @ Newegg|
|Wireless Network Adapter|TP-Link Archer T6E AC1300 PCIe x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter|$32.89 @ OutletPC|
|Case Accessory|SD Card Reader|$7.99 @ Amazon|
|Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts|||
|Total (before mail-in rebates)|$720.76||
|Mail-in rebates|-$35.00||
|Total|$685.76||
|Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-08-22 21:20 EDT-0400|||

I love a challenge like this - tight budget but packed with things we want.


We have the latest Ryzen 3600, 16GB of 3000 MHz RAM, 1 TB NVMe SSD, 8 GB graphics and a powerful wifi adapter all packed in a discreet case. However, I added a separate SD card reader off Amazon (rather cheap too) in lieu of looking for cases that had inbuilt SD card readers.

Tell me what you think!

1. SDCard reader/writer - In order to write OS images onto the SDcard you'll need a writer on a PC to copy any software onto the SDcard before moving it to the Pi to boot.
   
2. USB Power supply - The Pi Zero has low demands on power (random USB chargers may work) but it's a good idea to get a good power supply.
   
3. USB OTG adapter - The Pi0 only has one micro-USB port (the other one is power in only). If you want to plug a normal USB device in you'll need an adapter.
   
4. USB Hub - Since the Pi0 only has one USB port you'll need a USB 2.0 hub to plug in multiple USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse and USB network dongle. If you plan on plugging in USB devices that need more power (like external USB harddrives) then you should get a powered USB hub.
   
5. USB Network Adapter - Speaking of which, if you want Internet on the Pi0 you'll need a USB Wifi adapter or a 100M Ethernet USB adapter.
   
   
   Or alternatively, you could use the Pi Zero's OTG Ethernet Gadget capabilities to connect your Pi0 directly to a PC/Mac using only a single USB cable: https://gist.github.com/gbaman/975e2db164b3ca2b51ae11e45e8fd40a
   

That's a great card, very fast. I'm going to get its slower brother the Evo. You should know that if you are transfering from Phone to Computer you will be doing so using USB 2.0 which effectively maxes out at 35MB/s. Better to get a USB 3.0 card reader for the quickest transfer times.

The only potential difficulty is if your Windows computer doesn't have a card reader. In that case, just buy a cheap card reader (e.g. https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digital-Hi-Speed-Reader-FCR-HS4/dp/B00VAGX6MW) or leech off a friend who does.

Etcher (from http://etcher.io) is the best image flashing app on Windows. Super simple to use.

i got the message saying my USB drive drive is too slow only after 3 months and need something new. Anyone have better luck with the setup i linked below? Saw someone on this sub recommend it and hoping this can last longer

1. https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Endurance-128GB-Micro-Adapter/dp/B07B984HJ5/ref=sr_1_16?keywords=samsung+sd+card+security+camera&qid=1571324155&sr=8-16
   
2. https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-MobileMate-microSD-Card-Reader/dp/B07G5JV2B5/ref=pd_bxgy_147_img_2/136-2080908-7300245?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07G5JV2B5&pd_rd_r=179dbaf6-2aa7-486d-b227-1e7ad95a5bcd&pd_rd_w=RTMeW&pd_rd_wg=rlIbr&pf_rd_p=09627863-9889-4290-b90a-5e9f86682449&pf_rd_r=9G33SKXRVWNWK74G68MA&psc=1&refRID=9G33SKXRVWNWK74G68MA

First off the controller you linked is a third party controller, not official nintendo. From what i've heard and read here is that 3rd party knockoffs don't work on the snes mini.

For the USB hub, i only use the angled otg adapter so I don't know about the hubs from experience. But the one always mentioned here as the best by others is from Inateck: https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Adapter-Compact-Compatible-Smartphones/dp/B00OCBXIY8

I haven't read anything about that yet, but as I understand it the x4 is still fairly new to market. My main interest is that this will make nand flash much cheaper and more dense, also extending the life of the SDHC form factor. All of my flash memory and readers are microSDHC. Also here is my favorite new reader which is smaller than the pico drives:

http://www.amazon.com/ELAGO-Mobile-Reader-World-Smallest-EL-RD-012/dp/B002HGFKR8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1255818584&sr=8-2&tag=fire-fox-20

(also it works for the Chumby!!)

Are you free right now? I can help if you'll do a few battles so that I can check mine too. Oh and if you don't mind spending a little money the easiest way would be to just grab a cheap SDHC to USB adapter and use the KeySAV or KeyBV methods. There's a bunch on Amazon for like $7. Link

It depends on what you need for when you transfer files to your computer. Some computers have the full size SD card reader so the adapter would be good for that. The reader is a usb stick that you put the microSD card into. You can buy a good reader for less than $15 so go with the cheaper option and buy the reader separate if you need it. I use this reader and it has worked very well. It is a little larger since it also reads full size SD cards. Whatever you purchase make sure it's USB3.0 so you can get fast transfer speeds (as long as you have a USB3.0 port on your computer).

pc-kombo shared list

Type|Item|Price

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CPU | Intel Core i7-7700K | 321.0€ @ mindfactory
Motherboard | MSI Z270-A Pro | 109.9€ @ caseking
Memory | Corsair Vengeance LPX Series red DDR4-3000, CL15 - 16 GB Kit (16 GB) | 141.99€ @ Amazon.de
Storage | Toshiba P300 HDWD110EZSTA 1TB 64MB 7.200rpm 3.5zoll SATA600 (1 TB) | 49.89€ @ Amazon.de
SSD | SanDisk Ultra II 480GB TLC (480 GB) | 150.56€ @ Amazon.de
Video Card | KFA2 GeForce GTX 1080 EXOC | 496.0€ @ mindfactory
Case | Fractal Design Define C Midi-Tower - black Window | 84.5€ @ reichelt
Power Supply | Corsair Vengeance Series V650M (650 W) | 66.95€ @ reichelt
CPU Cooler | Scythe Fuma | 44.95€ @ reichelt
Operating System | WIN10 64 HOME DE - Windows 10 Home, 64 Bit, deutsch (COEM) | 86.95€ @ reichelt
| Total | 1569.78€
| Generated by pc-kombo 09.09.2017 |

High FPS gaming = i7-7700K, and fast ram, and a gpu above the GTX 1060. Since the 1070 is overpriced currently I went directly to a GTX 1080. In Germany the 1080 Ti is too expensive anyway, which makes this the right pick. The disks are as requested, and the case is a good one, also fits colour-wise (black).

I would not add the SD card reader as a requirement to the case, too uncommon by now. Rather get an USB model like https://www.amazon.de/Transcend-TS-RDF5K-Kartenlesegerät-MicroSDHC-microSDXC/dp/B009D79VH4/, it only costs 8€.

For a gaming PC wifi is really not the right choice. You should connect via cable, and if ethernet is not an option look at powerline adapters. But you can add a wifi card like https://www.amazon.de/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Netzwerkkarte-Braun/dp/B00HXCGKZC/ if wifi is really the only way to get this machine online.

The display remains. You should get a 144Hz display, and if you really want a second one that one could be a regular 1080p 60Hz display, you won't play on the two at the same time, right? A sound combination would be https://www.amazon.de/AOC-G2460PF-Reaktionszeit-Displayport-FreeSync/dp/B01BV1XBEI/ + https://www.amazon.de/dp/B015510R4M/

You don't need a laptop, just get an OTG USB hub that supports simultaneous access to multiple devices, like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Adapter-Compact-Compatible-Smartphones/dp/B00OCBXIY8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1468527555&sr=8-2&keywords=otg+hub

Then buy yourself one 256GB microSD card, and one 256GB SD card. Plug everything in, and now you have 500+GB of music available to any Android device that supports OTG USB interface. Connect to the car via Bluetooth and you're good to go.

Then I would just get this Acer Chromebook 14.

It's very high quality for what it is and offers a 1080p IPS display in an all aluminum chassis with great battery life. You can backup photos from an SD card for sure. This one just doesn't have a built in card reader, so you'd just need something like this. It's cheap enough and you'd just need to plug the external into another USB port to do the transfer.

That, or you just sync stuff to Google Drive. Either way it'll do it for you.

I'm using one like this. I had issues ar first with the storage merging using a micro sd card, it would work for a little while and then stop being recognized, so I replaced it with a really old WD Passport 120GB USB HD I had and so far had no issues. With this hub, the drive works without needing an external power supply. I also tried just a micro USB otg adapter and a regular hub, but that didn't power the drive. I also used an ethernet usb adapter plugged into the hub until recently, when I replaced my router with an AC one. I haven't tried moonlight as I have an ati card, but remotr works pretty well.

There was a post on this subreddit recently where people discussed a USB Micro SD Card Reader which had a unique GUID....That is pretty rare and useful for Unraid.

If you get corruption, you can swap out the micro SD card and not have to change licenses with Unraid :)

Update: this was it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VAGX6MW

Further discussion:
https://www.reddit.com/r/unRAID/comments/dqdxep/can_i_run_unraid_off_an_sd_card/

Parts List - There is a decent list in brewpi docs as well but I will list what I bought below as well. BrewPi Doc's Build Planning

What I purchased:


Arduni Uno - RevC

RaspPi Model B

4GB SD Card
and SD Card Reader

2 Solid State Relays

LCD Module

BrewPi Arduino Shield You can buy this assembled for 10 more Euros. I chose to solder it myself.

2 DS18B20 Single Line Temp Sensors

Some kind of case to hold it all. BrewPi makes their own but I chose to hack up a cash box for all the electronics.

This does not include the things needed for the chamber (cooling and heating elements), the rectangular wall socket to hook up to the relays, wiring, etc. Amazon also may not be the lowest price for everything either so shop around.

I bought this guy on Amazon. It uses a micro SD card which I preferred since I have so many lying around from over the years, which might not be as convenient for you as it was for me.

Works great though and is nicely compact to boot

That's really weird. I haven't heard of a problem quite like that. If you have access to a PC with a microSD card reader, I would try and back up your data, reformat with the SD Card Formatter from the SD Association, restore your data, and see if that helps. If you don't have any way to read microSD cards on your PC, you might consider something cheap like this since it will make it a lot easier to deal with these kinds of problems in the future.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Portable-Reader-RS-MMC-Micro/dp/B006T9B6R2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1519747887&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+sd+card+reader

$10, works great.

Everything you want to do has been made. VASTLY easier since the days of that thing.

As for having too many roms... pick the ones you want, put them on instead of the lot.

Also, floppy disks for that thing are crazy expensive. Like $20 for 10.

Everdrive + appropriate sd card is absolutely the way to go.

Thanks mate! That's not really what I was looking for, but the suggestions on the link you sent me led me to this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009D79VH4/ref=psdc_516872_t2_B00OJ5WBUE

which is perfect!

If you look inside a rectangular USB key/port, you'll see four gold or silver stripes. Thats where the data/power goes, and the only parts that need to touch for a USB device to work. The metal 'box' around them is just to make it easier for us clumsy humans to plug in properly. You can actually get USB keys that have no box, like these micro-sd card ones that just wedge themselves between the 'tongue' of the usb port and the outer edge: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0028R3NCU/ref=psdc_430545031_t3_B001U7R1CM (not a BIFL recommendation btw; they're cute but break easily).
So, the box can be made of thick, strong metal in stead of very-conductive-but-pretty-weak metal, and survive for a long time.

Is that your delivery appointment?

I didn't have any 'introduction' appointment, just picked up my AWD from the dump warehouse on Powell Street. I've heard of people waiting literally all day to pick up their car at that location so my only advice would be to have nothing else planned. 😁

Also bring something for TeslaCam, you never know when an accident can happen. I was hit soon after getting my car and my dashcam stuff was still in the mail. I recommend a high-endurance microSD with a good quality card reader for long term reliability but for now you can just use any USB flash drive you hand handy.

That kit is overkill if you are just running Octoprint and don't want a case. All the Pi needs is a power supply cable (for power, obvs), an sd card (which operates like the Pi's internal storage like an HDD/SDD in a standard computer), and a USB cable to connect to your 3d printer. This is assuming it is a Pi model that has a wifi antenna built in (all models after the Pi 3 B+ have this standard) otherwise you will need a wifi adapter or an ethernet cable to connect to your access point.

Outside of the Pi itself, you will need an sd card reader to flash Octoprint to the sd card.

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Hope this helps!

Yes. Installing the Memory Booster hmod will tell your SNESc the next time it's booted up to create a swap file on your USB drive that is inserted into an OTG device.

I use the following devices. From my research the USB drive is the fastest slim style on the market ... for that price. It loads Sega CD & PS1 games pretty fast.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OCBXIY8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D7PDLXC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yea for one more euro might as well. Your HDD is fine as well.

As for that card reader. That's weird. Even my SD card reader gets warm, but too hot to touch? That's concerning. Since it's Kingston, I'm sure its ok but here's the one I have: Transcend 3.0 reader

And don't format after every use. That's overkill. Only format before using the card in your cam for the first time or if you have to switch the card between different cameras. You don't have to format very often.

Most cameras just use generic mini USB cables. You can buy one for a dollar

[Alternatively, you can but a multicard reader super cheap here]
(https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Portable-Reader-RS-MMC-Micro/dp/B006T9B6R2/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Y65AN0HMA53N5PRX0A8S)

That is if you want to spend money on something that may yield nothing. Don't wanna spend money? Bring it to any place that develops photos. They normally have a card reader for just about any type of card you can bring in.

When you want to load a new OS on your eMMC there's a two-part adapter to get from the USB-A port on your computer to the eMMC chip.

• The $9.90 item is definitely the first piece, a USB-A MicroSD card reader, I can't tell if it includes the second piece also..
  
  
• The $1.50 item is just the second piece, the MicroSD to eMMC adapter, because many people already have a MicroSD card reader.
  
  I already had this card reader and it works perfectly with the $1.50 MicroSD to eMMC adapter. Ameridroid lists them both separately and together, and when together it says "eMMC to microSD Adapter + Transcend USB3.0 reader/writer [0091 0106-NE]"

Just a note, that is very expensive. Idk about integrated solutions like the one mentioned above, and whether it's competitively priced, but you could put together a CD player, USB hub, and SD reader for much less money. And if you stacked them together, maybe taped them together or put them in a 3D printed enclosure, it wouldn't look much worse.

CD player: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1N83ZR7447

USB hub: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GGYU8TC/ref=twister_B00FB50S0Q?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

SD reader: https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-microSDHC-Reader-TS-RDF5K-Black/dp/B009D79VH4/ref=pd_lpo_147_lp_tr_t_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=WQ6PSHXB1G9XD2P2KW7G

The above costs under $100 (around 1/3 cheaper), plus the individual components have good reviews, and the USB hub is much higher quality.

sure,
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B984HJ5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and here is the reader if you want something small.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G5JV2B5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Had it since June and it's working great.

True, if you want to spend the money an m.2 drive can have huge capacity in a space around the size of a stick of gum.


Otherwise literally any 512gb stick of memory will achieve 4mb/s read/write. If space is your ultimate concern, get a microSD and an ultra compact USB reader. I've seen readers that store the microSD inside the port itself.

Examples: elago Mobile Nano II USB 2.0 microSDHC Flash Memory Card Reader -Works up to 32GB- (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002HGFKR8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Mf7SDbZNNMDGV

Doesn't reach your storage capacity but this would work too for being compact: Samsung MUF-256AB/AM FIT Plus 256GB - 300MB/s USB 3.1 Flash Drive https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D7Q41PM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hh7SDb5RB1WB2

I have a iPad and that keyboard and I use this.

Kingston Nucleum USB C Hub, 7-in-1 Type-C Adapter Hub Connect USB 3.0, 4K HDMI, SD and MicroSD Card, USB Type-C Charging for MacBook, Chromebook, and Other USB Type-C Devices https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076BGJXTG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HFIpDb81N3MGT

You can have it hooked up and use headphones with a usb-c headphone adapter and plus in usb drives or memory cards too. Even had hdmi out. But like all hdmi out it won’t play drm stuff. But for the music creation it’s awesome. Can even charge your iPad while you do all that. I bought it a while ago and might be better solutions now but can confirm this works awesome.

With the iPad question, the Lightning to SD adapter has worked flawlessly for me. Allows an iPad to save to their camera roll and import into apps like iMovie or Adobe Clip.

Here's the link to Apples SD adapter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0198HIF7K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_D5ywxbG4F0A21


Slightly off-topic but could help somebody, if you have a jailbroken iPad you can buy a tweak called DSLRcontroller that allows you to use the iPad as a monitor via USB.

No, it isn't, and here's why:

This is $6, weighs less than a gram, has no moving parts to break and is smaller than a stick of gum. Much like the HDD shown, it too requires a laptop or desktop to be useful. This is handy.

This is $179, which is more than the DJI unit, but it has a built in card reader AND a battery so you can use it in the field AND wifi so you don't even need to dig out a cable when you get home. That is handy.

If you want a 2tb external drive, here ya go - It's $70 (almost half off the DJI price), save yourself some time and just write DJI on with a sharpie.

Using a SanDisk High Endurance 128GB card and this adapter.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XTQZS4F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_v7MPDbT1QWD0R

It’s really the best option, all other card readers are huge and bulky

FYI I'm using this, https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Adapter-Compact-Compatible-Smartphones/dp/B00OCBXIY8

Any known issues with connections? It seemed to be the best rated around here.

I have this one and i definitely don't recommend it. I used it for about a week on my modded snesc and it never felt like there was a tight connection between the adapter and the snesc. I switched to the dev reccomended inatek one and it snaps in the back nice and snug both the snesc and the psc. Extremely helpful if you plan on removing the usb drive often to add games or update stuff.

Heres a link to it:Inateck Micro USB Card Reader Hub, USB OTG Adapter with SD/TF/MS/M2 Card Slot and 3 USB 2.0 Ports,HB3001G https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OCBXIY8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_e4b6CbMYHAQTD

My friend, let me enlighten you.

Here is the dictionary definition of a motherboard. "a printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors into which other circuit boards can be slotted." Another way to think about it I'd that a motherboard is the foundation of a computer. Every other part of the computer (excluding the case) slots into or goes on to the motherboard. It is what provides the connections between all of the parts.

As far as an SD card reader, I don't know of any modern motherboard that has one on the back or a specific connection for one. Since you don't have any 5.25 inch drive bays on the s340 I would suggest getting a USB SD card reader. This is an example of one- https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006T9B6R2/ref=psdcmw_516872_t1_B000Q3IUV2

If you have any more questions just reply and I will try to answer to the best of my ability.

Not sure about the hard-wire connection, but streaming through Chromecast is always an option.

EDIT: For the USB flashdrive, I picked up one of these. It works great and just needs a reformat once you stick it into the device (From a Nexus 6P at least).

Moving the saves over is pretty easy. You'll need to softmod your WiiU. It's only temporary and very easy to do. You just need an SD Card 32GB or less and a USB to SD Card adapter.


If you have games that you want play online, I'd also recommend dumping: your files needed for online, mii heads, and friends list app while you're at it.

Here's a video guide for that.



Now after having watched that video you should know what I'm talking about going forward:


You just need to open the homebrew launcher with the browser exploit and then launch 'Mocha CFW'. Then you'll be back at the homebrew menu. Now, launch 'SaveMii Mod' and then you can use that to dump all your savedata to the SD Card. Then you can plug the SD Card into your PC with a USB to SD Card Adapter and move the files into Cemu.


Here's a video showing how to use SaveMii Mod (start from 2:03).

Just remember to launch 'Mocha CFW' before launching 'SaveMii Mod'.
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Then (obviously) you need to dump your game(s) from your WiiU to get them on your PC.

You can dump them with FTPiiu everywhere.

The 00050000 folder stores installed games.
The 0005000E folder stores installed updates.
The 0005000C folder stores installed DLC.




If it's a disc game, then you'll need to use DDD. Here's a video guide showing how to use it. Select the disc option.


But you'll still need to dump the DLC and updates with FTPiiu everywhere.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

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CPU | Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | £143.94 @ Aria PC
Motherboard | MSI H81M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | £34.51 @ Amazon UK
Memory | Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | £46.98 @ Amazon UK
Storage | Sandisk X110 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | £39.74 @ Scan.co.uk
Storage | Toshiba 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | £37.97 @ CCL Computers
Video Card | MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card | £259.99 @ Amazon UK
Case | Fractal Design Core 1300 MicroATX Mini Tower Case | £32.98 @ Amazon UK
Power Supply | EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | £37.98 @ Scan.co.uk
Wireless Network Adapter | TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter | £9.79 @ CCL Computers
Monitor | BenQ GL2250HM 60Hz 21.5" Monitor | £91.19 @ Amazon UK
Keyboard | Logitech K120 - UK Layout Wired Standard Keyboard | £8.95 @ Amazon UK
Mouse | Cooler Master CM Storm Xornet Wired Optical Mouse | £15.58 @ Scan.co.uk
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | £759.60
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-25 13:20 GMT+0000 |

£4 card reader

You could have replaced that $15 spent on a keyboard & USB Drive with a $10 wifi adapter, then just SSH'd into the box and done everything that way from your PC, and then used SFTP or SCP to transfer ROM's to the Pi, or just when SSH'ed into the pi do

wget [download link]

Just FYI for anyone that wants to do this project. You also probably won't need a starter kit. Minimum you'll need:

• Raspberry Pi Zero - $5 (Adafruit has it, other shops may be better depending on where you live.
  
• USB OTG USB Hub - $5
  
• Mini HDMI to Standard Adapter - $3
  
• Linux-compatible Wifi Adapter - $10
  
• 8GB SanDisk SD Card - $6
  
• OPTIONAL USB Card Reader - $7
  
• OPTIONAL USB SNES Controller - $8, keep in mind you can also just use a Xbox 360 or PS3 controller if you are using the RetroPie Distro.
  
  Total Price: $44, I didn't include a keyboard because I assume everyone has one, you just need that for the initial setup and then you can use SSH.

I use this thing and it is pretty sweet.

well I'm not sure if the Kindle supports this, but they do make Micro USB OTG SD card reading adapters.

https://smile.amazon.com/Adapter-Standard-Connector-Smartphones-Function/dp/B01BXSKPES/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Micro+usb+otg+card+reader&qid=1563748244&s=gateway&sr=8-3

for an example, like I said; I have no idea on if the Kindle supports this type of thing though.

Bought one last year, seems to work pretty good so far.

www.amazon.com/dp/B006T9B6R2/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_vLt5AbWCX70ZW

I have both of these, and they both work great
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FY9Z9GD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OCBXIY8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I know I used to have this adapter that directly connected to my iPad, where you could insert an SD card I think! I don’t know if they still make those though? I haven’t looked.

Ok I looked it up.

Apple Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0198HIF7K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_O1HOAbW1J096G

This one is expensive but you should look around. I hope this is helpful! Don’t know how soon you need it.

You can get this usb sd card reader from amazon for $6. It works pretty well.

No problem. Here's a rundown of the fastest cards, but you're going to pay a price in size for those speeds.

Honestly, though, I've never needed anything super fast. I don't shoot HD video directly to my SD card, I don't run apps from my SD card, and I don't move large blocks of data around all that often (and when I do, I use a USB 3.0 adapter).

EDIT: Here are some more benchmarks that better show the differences between the different kinds of speeds.

I have had no problems with corrupt files using a Micro SD card (64, 128, or 256gb) in Fat32 format. You may need special software to format a drive over 32gb in Fat32. I then place that into a USB 3.0 SD card dongle that is super small with Amazon link below. I plan on moving over to a Pi Zero and re-using the SD card when I do.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XTQZS4F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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The reason I went with this setup is because so many people with USB thumb drives having write speed problems. Micro SD cards were meant for super fast write that recording video needs.

Interesting project idea! I’m not sure you could get it down to that size without a custom PCB, but it’s definitely within the realm of possibility. You’d need a USB-A Out Breakout Board, a USB-A In Breakout Board, a small Micro SD Card Reader, a small USB Hub PCB, and a 3D printer. If you stuck to using breakout boards, you could still probably get something close to the size of an original PlayStation memory card.

I have a question. I read on multiple guides that you need specific card Readers like this and others saying just use any reader. In the Pic the guy also uses just the normal smallSD to bigSD adapter so obviously not that mentioned in THIS GUIDE. So whats true now?

No problem! Just in case you don't know, you will need to use your computer to transfer data from your old sd card to your new sd card. If you don't have an sd card slot on your computer, you will need to buy an external one to do the transfer. They are pretty cheap. This is the one I got but there are a lot of others, just make sure it accepts regularly sized sd cards and not just micro sd card.

Quality control on those octopus ones seems to be lacking and too much guesswork about ones that work and ones that don't. I even supposedly had a "good one" that I only used for a couple weeks that failed. I just got this one and will have to try out soon: https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Adapter-Compact-Compatible-Smartphones/dp/B00OCBXIY8/ref=pd_sim_107_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00OCBXIY8&pd_rd_r=RD9N0FYKBDWYT0ANX8NW&pd_rd_w=kmANp&pd_rd_wg=3Elfm&psc=1&refRID=RD9N0FYKBDWYT0ANX8NW

I'm hoping it will prove to be a reliable option for folks who want multiple inputs.

I haven't seen complaining on the right angled one so that likely is a good option for those not needing additional inputs.

I use this exact setup. Anker USB-C OTG cable and Anker USB 3.0 SD/microSD Card Reader. I use this to copy photos from my SD card of my Nikon D5500 to my LG G6. There are some cheaper options on Amazon but I usually trust Anker or Aukey as they haven't caused me any issues (so far).

A few things to look into:

Your SD card only needs the boot and root partitions. The other partitions from NOOBS are not necessary, so they can go. The boot will be FAT and the root ext4, typically.

To decrease the size of the ext4 FS, you can look into the resize2fs command and the -M option. This will allow you to shrink the filesystem to the minimum (decreases imaging copy times). Then you can use fdisk to manipulate the partitions.

When re-expanding the FS, you can use fdisk to resize the partitions, then reboot the system. After reboot, use resize2fs to expand the filesystem to fill the partition.

Personally, if you're novice, I'd recommend using gparted GUI utility. I would start with a separate Raspbian image on a 3rd card in the RPi 2.0. Install gparted (and any dependencies). Then place the "master" image in a USB to MicroSD adapter and insert into the RPi USB. Use gparted to analyze and understand the existing partitions. Once you understand what the partitions are, you can resize the partitions and filesystems from gparted. After resizing, you can insert the new SD card into a second USB adapter. You can then recreate and copy the partitions from one card to the other.

Let me know if you have any additional questions.

you may have to install a camera driver for it to work with the camera plugged in. SD is usually simpler and less software, just opens like your external drive does. If your computer doesn't have an SD card slot then you need a USB to SD card reader which are pretty cheap. I use this one

Mmh, just a philips screwdriver with magnetic end (is it called like that?). Regarding static electricity, just plug your psu without turning it on and touch it before touching any other component. About SD Cards, I think you're looking at something like this, not necessarily this model. Optical drives are not necessary since you can install Windows from a flash drive

Personally I have one of these and its pretty damn awesome.

This drawer for your USB drives, adapters, memory cards, etc. Looks silly and has crappy build quality, but it's damn convenient.

There are also card readers for your unused 3.5" or 5.25" bays I own that specific one, and there's not much to say about it. It's functional so if you need one, it'll be worthwhile. I will note I had to open that one and cut out the power LED because it was so blindingly bright and unnecessary (it's built into my computer-- once I've tested it once I can assume it's turned on whenever my computer is turned on). But that was an easy fix and besides, $7 card reader, do you expect perfection?

Heya!

I'm not really a beginner when it comes to computers but I've just stumbled upon something that I cannot explain and I'd love it if someone could provide some info.

The TL;DR is that I have an SD card reader (a cheap kingston one) with USB 3.0 that has pretty poor transfer rate in the read direction. But today I installed a new USB 3.0 hub (a cheap anker one), I've plugged the hub in the same USB 3.0 port on my computer and I plugged the SD card reader on the hub, and now transfer rate are soaring, almost 3 times what I used to have.

I've done a couple of tests, transferring a bunch of files to and from the same SD card and same SSD, with the only variable changing is the presence of the hub between the SD card and the usb port. The results are clear. With no usb hub, I have a 75MB/s write rate and a 25-30MB/s read rate. With the usb hub I still have 75MB/s write speed and I now have a 75MB/s read speed.

I'm puzzled by this. I expected to get lower speed when using a hub, not higher speed. Anyone knows what could be the cause?

best 40$ i have spent!

Kingston Nucleum USB C Hub, 7-in-1 Type-C Adapter Hub Connect USB 3.0, 4K HDMI, SD and MicroSD Card, USB Type-C Charging for MacBook, Chromebook, and Other USB Type-C Devices https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076BGJXTG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7pxBDbYV2AVA3

I have this, and it is epic. You shove the microsd card of any capacity into the male end of the usb stick.

It's almost like shoving something in the USB's urethera, but with much better results than if you were to do it to a man.

I've heard a lot of complaints saying it heats up a lot even when not charging anything, just by having it plugged in the laptop. Also some people say it interferes with the Wi-Fi connection when plugged in...

After a lot of research I've found out that Kingston Nucleum might the best choice, however it doesn't have an Ethernet Port... Oh why is it so hard to find a good USB C Hub ;(

Both are useful for the Sky3DS.

I recommend the Anker and any brand name micro SD.

OTG replaces it. The kind of OTG adapter/cable/hub you get can cover all scenarios.

If you plan on playing game with more than 2 players you can get the Inateck OTG hub or the TUSITA "octopus" OTG cable.

https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Adapter-Compact-Compatible-Smartphones/dp/B00OCBXIY8

https://www.amazon.com/TUSITA-Adaptor-Charging-Adapter-Raspberry/dp/B00LTHBCNM

If you just are going to be playing 1-2 player games and only want a minimal OTG adapter I recommend the 90° left angled OTG adapter or the standard OTG cable.

https://www.amazon.com/CHENYANG-Adapter-Galaxy-Tablet-Angled/dp/B00M7X6XNG

https://www.amazon.com/DSYJ-Micro-Samsung-Player-OTHERS/dp/B00CXAC1ZW

Inateck or the octopus one, they are adding network support in future so want more then one USB port


TUSITA Micro USB HUB Adaptor with Power, 3-Port Charging OTG Host Cable Cord Adapter for Raspberry Pi 2 3 Pi Zero Android Smart Phone Tablet Samsung Galaxy HTC Sony Google LG/Linux https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LTHBCNM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1iUnDbT337521

Inateck Micro USB Card Reader Hub, USB OTG Adapter with SD/TF/MS/M2 Card Slot and 3 USB 2.0 Ports, HB3001G https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OCBXIY8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hjUnDbR6HBKJ7

Card reader: you could use something like this. It fits in the dvd drive bay.
https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-2-Port-Internal-Connector-RDCR-11004/dp/B007YDJJFS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495130640&sr=8-1&keywords=card+reader+sata

Cases come with their own wires, don't worry about that.

Buy a pci-e wifi card.

Just make sure that you get one that is a decent size. I recently had to change to a full size tower because I put in a liquid cooler.

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A USB card reader like this would be easier to use and portable.

Try something like this. . Way easier. Removes the forcible use of middleman software.

Yes, I've read a lot of reports from people complaining about how their USB drive gets 'hot to the touch' when either in hot weather or due to Sentry Mode. Don't forget the car records all 3 streams simultaneously even while driving.

In case others are reading, I would avoid getting something like this:

• https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-MobileMate-microSD-Card-Reader/dp/B07G5JV2B5
  
  But instead something like this:
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Reader-Memory-Windows-Simultaneously/dp/B01EFPX9XA
  
  Enjoy!

Not a whole lot of options when it comes to that. But you should have a free USB 3.0 header which would allow you to use one of these (for example):

https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-2-Port-Internal-Connector-RDCR-11004/dp/B007YDJJFS/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1510950493&sr=1-2&keywords=usb+bay

This one from Transcend (for just SD and MicroSD) works like a charm for me also:

http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Information-Card-Reader-TS-RDF5K/dp/B009D79VH4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1380676415&sr=1-1&keywords=transcend+usb+reader

Very small and reasonably fast

I'm trying to set up the same thing. Turns out you probably/most certainly need an SD card to soft-mod your wii via a process called "letterbomb". I'll probably have to buy something like this as well to plug into my USB 3.0 drives so I can move data back and forth to my SD cards on my computer. It's backwards compatible with USB 2.0 so it should probably work with your setup to. We're in this together bro! Let's get Project M on our wii's yo. Also you need a USB drive assuming you don't have a brawl disc and aren't doing it the "hackless" way.

I've never hooked up more than one usb drive at a time. So I can't say for sure if it would work. The one downside is, unlike the WD, it doesn't have a "dump" button. That will just offload everything. You need to use a phone or tablet to control it and tell it to copy data over. After that I just reformat in the GoPro. If the internal battery isn't a big factor for you and you don't care about the wired lan port, you can always pick up the other model. It has a smaller battery, but it also supports fullsized SD cards.

http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower-FileHub-Wireless-External-sharing/dp/B00INMB23Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1415248461&sr=8-2&keywords=ravpower+filehub

I prefer it over the WD since I already have lots of storage in thumb drives and portable drives. And I always get weary when hard drives are built in. Since it becomes a brick if the drive fails.

Thanks!

This is what I purchased:

• Kit
  
• WiFi
  
• Keyboard
  
• USB to SD

Can't tell you if it's guaranteed to work or not but using one of these https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-microSDHC-Memory-Reader-FCR-MRG2/dp/B0028R3NCU/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=micro+sd+to+usb+2.0&qid=1562551840&s=gateway&sr=8-3 and the normal method should work fine


Really no other way that isn't extremely overly complicated. I recommend just buying a 2.0 USB thumb drive off amazon

Great USB SD card reader if your laptop/pc doesn't have one.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006T9B6R2/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_bHPKDb8XM1S3B

I've got one of these. Works great bit can be a bit fiddly with some usb ports on the type a side.

https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Lightning-Card-Camera-Reader/dp/B0198HIF7K

SD card reader that plugs into your lightning port. I've used it a ton for photos. Works great.

I bought this one after having an issue with the 3.5mm port on the Hyperdrive Solo. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076BGJXTG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cJW-Bb82E2R59
It has two USB C ports. One for charging and the other for connectivity. I use the second one with the USB C to 3.5mm adapter from Apple. Everything works great in this hub

You can have OTG working as well as AutoBleem.

You need to install the initial Bleemsync 1.1 kernal update then run AutoBleem afterwards via the power port.

Lots of folks use the Inatek powered OTG adapter : https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Adapter-Compact-Compatible-Smartphones/dp/B00OCBXIY8/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=inateck+usb+hub&qid=1563829842&s=gateway&sr=8-5

With the above usb hub..you can also use sd cards and eliminate a usb drive altogether. I use a micro sd card and don't have any problems with it getting hot or overheating like a usb drive.

Can you recommend a cheap card reader and card? Today was the last straw with Eyefi Mobi. I just need reliability. Speed isn't a top concern. I do like how compact this Anker reader is, https://www.amazon.ca/Anker-Reader-RS-MMC-Support-Warranty/dp/B006T9B6R2. I value low price the highest in this situation.

I literally just built one today. As a total newb, it's super simple, just follow the official retropie installation instructions.

https://github.com/retropie/retropie-setup/wiki/First-Installation


One thing you will need is the ability to write to the SD card. If your computer already has that, then you're good -- otherwise pickup a cheap Amazon usb-to-microsd card writer. This is the one I got, works perfectly.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0046TJG1U

The one surprising thing -- after you install retropie and have it running, perform an update (there's a menu option for it). The update from 4.1 to 4.15 takes forever... maybe my microsd card sucks, but you'll need to let it sit for 30-45mins+. No interaction required during this time, so go get a sandwich or something.

https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Adapter-Compact-Compatible-Smartphones/dp/B00OCBXIY8

If you're going to buy something, people recommend that one. It is an OTG hub so you can connect stuff to it and try to keep the front ports clear. But sometimes there are some annoyances with doing that. I would totally keep the adapters in the front ports ... should help with the connection, too.

There are two ways:

1. USB Host, which requires an OTG device and a USB drive.
   
2. echo's super storage mod.
   
   I just use USB Host, although I recommend against the OTG devices they have in that tutorial. I currently use this one by Inateck and recently switched from a 32 GB USB drive to a 256 GB mini SD card. A word of warning about the Inateck adapter: you have to use its power cord instead of the USB cord that comes with the mini, and it's significantly shorter.

I use this microSD card to USB adapter, which came with one of my miscroSD cards:https://www.picclickimg.com/00/s/MTA2NlgxNjAw/z/kHYAAOSwjDZYgO3E/$/SANDISK-NEW-Micro-SD-to-USB-Memory-Card-_1.jpg

looks like this when the microSD card is inside: https://www.picclickimg.com/00/s/MTA2NlgxNjAw/z/DhEAAOSw9GhYgO3J/$/SANDISK-NEW-Micro-SD-to-USB-Memory-Card-_57.jpg

then I plug this inside the OTG, I ordered this, which gave me two adapters with different angles and one of them fits for the snes. https://www.ebay.com/itm/333312241438

but of course you can also go for something like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OCBXIY8

if you use the multi OTG, you can just stick your SD card or microSD card inside one of its slots and won't have to use any USB adapter.

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iPhone MicroSD and SD card reader 25% off at $22.49 (was $29.99) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WD3NFG5

iPhone MicroSD card reader 25% off at $22.49 (was $29.99) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N26LTEM

iPhone 32GB flashdrive 25% off at $27.37 (was $36.99) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MYCRSXH/ref=twister_B01NC01ITU?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

iPhone 64GB flashdrive 25% off at $50.97 (was $37.71) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9WY9C2/ref=twister_B01NC01ITU?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

USB 3.0 Multi-Card Reader 25% off at $9.55 (was $12.74) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y1G18KS

USB 3.0 SD and MicroSD card reader Buy One Get One Free at $3.49/each https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZYXR7DL

I got a usb stick with a drive specifically for video cameras. Has worked perfectly ever since.

https://www.amazon.com/Rocketek-Aluminum-Portable-Memory-Adapter/dp/B06XTQZS4F

https://www.amazon.com/d/Micro-Sd-Cards/Transcend-Information-Micro-Adapter-TS32GUSDHC10V/B01BDKTQY6

Makes for a small, neat setup and hasn’t failed once since about two weeks ago when I installed it.

Here's a build which includes a card reader.

Do note the case have a special 3.5" slot on the front so you can mount the card reader. So if you want to another case, you may have to change to another card reader.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor | $110.88 @ OutletPC
Motherboard | MSI H110M ECO Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $58.99 @ SuperBiiz
Memory | G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory | $34.98 @ Newegg
Storage | A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $63.49 @ NCIX US
Video Card | Sapphire Radeon RX 460 2GB Video Card | $113.49 @ SuperBiiz
Case | Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case | $29.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $58.99 @ SuperBiiz
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit | $88.88 @ OutletPC
Other| Sabrent 74-In-1 3.5-Inch Internal Flash Media Card Reader/writer with USB Port | $6.99
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $596.68
| Mail-in rebates | -$30.00
| Total | $566.68
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-17 21:36 EDT-0400 |

this: https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Endurance-128GB-Performance-SDCE/dp/B07PGBYMVH/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?crid=2DISZ55F39BR1&keywords=high+endurance+micro+sd&qid=1555948538&s=gateway&sprefix=high+endurance&sr=8-8

and this: https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-microSDHC-Memory-Reader-FCR-MRG2/dp/B0028R3NCU/ref=mp_s_a_1_71?crid=BNPX5ZSGOSLW&keywords=sd+card+usb+adapter&qid=1555948634&s=gateway&sprefix=sd+card+usb&sr=8-71

High endurance is pretty much a requirement!

So just the other day I bought a 128GB Micro SD Card for My Switch because im starting to run out of Space on my Switch got it on sale for $29.99 at


https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sandisk-ultra-plus-128gb-microsdxc-uhs-i-memory-card/4471009.p?skuId=4471009


Around the time the switch came out I heard that SD Cards where Melting inside the Switch I know it was a SD Card issue and not the Switch its self is there anyway I can make sure the SD Card im getting isn't going to melt inside my Switch and Possibly Damage it? I was thinking about plugging it into my SD Reader and Plugging it into my PC and fully fill the SD Card thin do a Full Format on the Card pull it out and see how hot it is. Can someone tell me if this would be a good test to make sure the SD Card will not melt?


Also this would be the Card reader I would be using to Test the Card

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006T9B6R2

It sounds like you have covered everything except the card reader hardware. Have you been able to flash images other than Stratux? I use this one and it works fine with Etcher: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Portable-Reader-RS-MMC-Micro/dp/B006T9B6R2/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=card+reader&qid=1571774145&sr=8-5

For USB SD card readers, you have hundreds of options. As a brand, I trust Kingston, Sandisk, Tanscend, and Anker:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker%C2%AE-Reader-RS-MMC-Support-Warranty/dp/B00LFIXC8I/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1426553480&sr=8-4&keywords=usb+sd

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kingston-Technology-MobileLite-Multi-Reader/dp/B00KX4TORI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1426553480&sr=8-5&keywords=usb+sd

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Transcend-High-Speed-USB3-0-microSDHC-microSDXC/dp/B009D79VH4/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1426553480&sr=8-8&keywords=usb+sd

[OTG Hub & SD Card Reader] Inateck Multi-in-1 OTG Adapter Cable, TF SDHC Card Reader, USB 2.0 Compact OTG Adapter Hub for USB On-The-Go Compatible Devices, Smartphones and Tablets PC https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OCBXIY8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-GiQBb1AT61R4

This is the best and fastest adapter you can buy.


Also I haven’t seen anyone use that flash drive before... idk might be the adapter or the flash drive since you claim you are doing everything right on the console and stuff

Would this be a good otg adapter if I wanted to increase my space for stuff like ps1 games? :P
https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Adapter-Compact-Compatible-Smartphones/dp/B00OCBXIY8

So the tools I purchased for my printer are:

Usb sd card reader https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZYXR7DL

Microfiber cloth ( I use this with the isopropyl alcohol to wipe the bed down)

A hand held led flashlight

Flush cutters

Bob Smith Industries BSI-157H Glue, works great for multi part prints https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0166FFCHS

Sand paper

Hobby knife

Edit to fix phone autocorrect fail

Maybe download OpenSignal 3G 4G WiFi Maps and Speed Test and use it while you are out and about on tours and such. You never know if someone has discovered an open WiFi access point and mapped it before. I'd invest in a VPN service of some sort though if I were going to use any "open" WiFi.

That said, a USB-C flash drive is an excellent alternative if you need to offload some of those 4k movies that take up so much space. This is what I got:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013OIGJFE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Update: I bought this one. And now everything works fine. cable fit perfect. no interruption. https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Adapter-Compact-Compatible-Smartphones/dp/B00OCBXIY8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1540901742&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+hub+otg

I'm not sure honestly, I've never had a computer that hasn't had an SD card reader.

The one concern I would have with doing that would be when you put the new blank card in the system if the 3DS will try to set it up and then maybe it wouldn't work. I have no idea though.

Honestly I wouldn't put my saved game data at risk, especially if you have Pokémon, Animal Crossing or Tomodachi life since those save files are finicky.

You can buy an external SD card reader for about $6 from Amazon: Here's one of many