[SimonMatthews]

I deleted all files on the drive and pluged it in again but still it does not work.... Also reset the Model3 but also no result. Hope Tesla will have received this error and will fix it soon.

How did you delete the files? Some methods of deleting files don't actually free up disk space.

 

[Konstantinos Kostis]

How did you delete the files? Some methods of deleting files don't actually free up disk space.

Make sure to select the files and then delete them pressing Shift+Del or empty the recycle bin after a regular deletion (directory @Recycle on your USB drive used for TeslaCam).

 

[Jan Groenen]

Make sure to select the files and then delete them pressing Shift+Del or empty the recycle bin after a regular deletion (directory @Recycle on your USB drive used for TeslaCam).

Thanks that was it! I moved the files and I could not see them anymore on the drive but it did not release the diskspace! I reformatted the disk and now it works again!

 

[2Kap]

128GB drive on sale for only $15

64GB drive on sale on Amazon for only $10. Limited time only.

 

[tivoboy]

Today I'd probably go for this one 128 go for $18

 

[Doug Joubert]

Here is an interesting video from a guy who hosts a YouTube channel called "Living Tesla":

Managing TeslaCam and Sentry Video from Mobile

He recommends SD cards (because of their ability to record and read at a rapid pace, as is needed in a camera) and has a few recommendations. These are the ones from his YouTube video:

• Best App for Android: TeslaCam/Sentry Reviewer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
• Best Durability Storage Option (works with Android or Apple): Samsung Pro Endurance 128GB MicroSD: https://amzn.to/2WCMvvC
• Vikasi 4-in-1 Reader: https://amzn.to/2ETPtBU
• My Backup Storage: Transcend High Endurance 32GB MicroSD: https://amzn.to/2Xxn8IA
• Rocketek MicroSD Adapter: https://amzn.to/2EPiLkW
• Solid USB OTG Adapter: Anker USB-C OTG: https://amzn.to/2EPa8qI
• Best Option for Massive Storage: Samsung T5 2TB SSD: https://amzn.to/2Ws5UQM
• Best Convenience Option for Apple: Sandisk iExpand 256GB with Lightning: https://amzn.to/2Xn2tXK
• Sandisk Connect: https://amzn.to/2WnX1aE
• Highly-Recommended Android Phone: Google Pixel 3a: https://amzn.to/2XoC4sJ

Since I have a Google phone, I'm thinking of getting

• TeslaCam/Sentry Reviewer (free, with the pro version costing $3.99)
• Samsung Pro Endurance 128GB MicroSD ($34.99)
• Vikasi 4-in-1 Reader ($16.99)

Unless someone here puts on the brakes for me on any of these purchases, I will be getting busy with my Amazon purchases and let you know how things work out.

 

[gary in NY]

Sorry, I didn't make myself really clear. The bare SATA 120GB SSDs look cheaper than the high endurance micro SDs. Crucial BX500 120GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD - CT120BX500SSD1Z
But like the micro SDs you have to get a USB adapter, which is pretty cheap too (around the same as a usb to micro sd adapter) ORICO USB3.0 to SATA III 2.5" External Hard Drive Enclosure for 7mm and 9.5mm 2.5 Inch SATA HDD/SSD Tool Free [UASP Supported] Black(2189U3)
Total will be less than $30 for better performance and likely better reliability than a micro SD.

EDIT: I changed the SATA to USB adapter I linked originally to another one that I think is better, and cheaper!

I decided to go with this option. This after my Sandisk Cruiser stopped working. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[gary in NY]

I decided to go with this option. This after my Sandisk Cruiser stopped working. I'll let you know how it goes.

Received the drive and case today (Crucial 120GB SSD and Sabrent SATA 2.5 to USB enclosure). Amazon suggested a SATA to USB cable, but you don't need that - the enclosure comes with the cable.

Initialized the drive on my Mac (FAT32), created the TeslaCam folder, and ready to go try it out. Also, it turns out my Sandisk 16GB drive was full, not bad.

EDIT: New drive works fine. I did partition the drive to include about 40GB of music files. The Sabrent case is well made and durable, but I could do without the blue LED "on" light.

 

[TheHairyOne]

Anyone have any luck with a specific usb power cable to power a ssd so it doesn't over power a raspberry pi zero? Was going to setup auto rsync but it wouldn't power my ssd and don't want to use microSd for storage.

Anyone have Linux(ubuntu 18.04) parted mkfs.fat syntax for creating a >32GB partition for camera? Posts I've seen are for win32/osx/mac looking for Linux with gnu tools.

 

[SimonMatthews]

Anyone have any luck with a specific usb power cable to power a ssd so it doesn't over power a raspberry pi zero? Was going to setup auto rsync but it wouldn't power my ssd and don't want to use microSd for storage.

Anyone have Linux(ubuntu 18.04) parted mkfs.fat syntax for creating a >32GB partition for camera? Posts I've seen are for win32/osx/mac looking for Linux with gnu tools.

mkfs -t vfat /dev/sdX1

Where X is your usb drive. I assume only one partition. Works for me. You might need to add "sudo " at the beginning of the command if you are not already root.

 

[Nom]

@MelindaV & @pdp1 - thanks for your help. I went with the Kexin SSD drive I mentioned earlier and all is working well.

and MelindaV - yes, I likely do have adblocker on, thus blocking some of the links people are sharing.

 

[enowu]

Hi all,

Thought I'd share this thumb drive which I've been using as a storage medium for Sentry.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sandis...site/sandisk-ultra-128gb-usb-3-1-usb-type-c-flash-drive/5219002.p?skuId=5219002

Love it because you can toggle it between a Type A head and a Type C head. 128Gb seems to be a good size as well. In my experiences I've been able to get about two months of events stored. What are your experiences?

Got the drive because I was hoping to be able to view and manage events on my iPad Pro, which has not been possible up to this point, but in playing with iOS13 I can say that I now stick the drive directly into my iPad and review things quickly.

 

[John]

My issue is that Sentry Mode will create 46 events as people walk around the car.
So the major workflow isn't viewing the videos, it's cleaning all of those useless events off before the drive fills.
So now the most important major workflow is walking around the car to look for damage to see if any of those many events are worth keeping.

 

[enowu]

Yeh, sentry mode seems to be getting better with multiple events, trimming down the unnecessary footage. That’s my big issue with it too, having to clear the drive, which involves scrubbing through a ton of footage. Being able to finally do that on an iPad in addition to the ability to deleting entire folders has made the process a lot better. I just bought a second one of those flash drives so that I can swap out and review as I please.

 

[raptor]

Just received my USB M.2 drive. Includes a 256 GB M.2 SSD, around $46 USD, and M.2 can be replaced with a larger capacity one (Black Friday).


edit: Initial impressions are positive, no problems, faster to copy data from drive to your main system, and in theory, should last much longer.

 

[pdp1]

Everytime I remove the dashcam usb storage and insert it into my Windows 10 machine to review the footage, I always get a message "There is a problem with this drive. Scan the drive now and fix it". Before removing the drive from the car, I always long press the camera icon until the red dot disappears first. Before, I thought it was because I had a bad usb flash drive, or it was too slow... However, I have since switch to a USB 2.5" SSD, and I'm still getting this problem. I have seen some posts about similar stuff before, but I haven't seen a solution to this. Anyone?

 

[sduck]

I think that's a windows 10 thing. I get that all the time, with just about every flash drive I use with win10. Granted, I'm running it via bootcamp on a mac, so it's only used for certain utility functions. But, it's annoying. I don't have any similar problems with the same drives on the mac.

 

[MelindaV]

I think that's a windows 10 thing. I get that all the time, with just about every flash drive I use with win10. Granted, I'm running it via bootcamp on a mac, so it's only used for certain utility functions. But, it's annoying. I don't have any similar problems with the same drives on the mac.

same - my work pc with windows10 gives the error, but my mac does not - and disk utility on the mac doesn't find any errors with the drive

 

[pdp1]

I think that's a windows 10 thing. I get that all the time, with just about every flash drive I use with win10. Granted, I'm running it via bootcamp on a mac, so it's only used for certain utility functions. But, it's annoying. I don't have any similar problems with the same drives on the mac.

I definitely don't get it all the time with other usb drives on Windows 10, but I've never not gotten it with the usb drive I use for my Tesla dash cam.

 

[raptor]

This error is common, and has been around for a very long time. Usually triggered because not properly ejecting the drive before removing the drive, or when shared between multiple operating systems.

In most cases, the drive is fine.