Question about SSD on Raspberry Pi 4
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Hey guys! I was thinking about using an SSD drive to store my games but I am also wanting to use Bluetooth and wifi. Does using a SSD on Raspberry Pi 4 affect Bluetooth and wifi connections?
I've heard some people have reduced connections with Bluetooth and wifi connections because of the USB 3.0 to SATA cables interfering with them. I just plan on using a USB 3.0 to SATA cable for my SSD and that's it. No special case for the Pi or anything.
Anybody have any experience with using an SSD drive along with using Bluetooth and Wifi connections?
Also, is there a specific USB 3.0 to SATA connector brand that you guys would recommend?
Thanks!
Pi Model: Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
Power Supply: 5V 3.5 A
RetroPie Version: 4.7.21 -
@Joltron said in Question about SSD on Raspberry Pi 4:
Hey guys! I was thinking about using an SSD drive to store my games but I am also wanting to use Bluetooth and wifi. Does using a SSD on Raspberry Pi 4 affect Bluetooth and wifi connections?
So I am using SSDs almost exclusively on all my Pis. My experience is BT is spotty regardless of using SSD vs SD. And distance is a contributing factor too. I am assuming you are wanting to use BT controllers?
I have used normal external SSD drives without issue, but I have since upgraded to using m.2 SSD drives. To solve my BT spotty issue, I am using an 8BitDo Wireless Adapter per controller and it works beautifully!
For my drive, I am using this Western Digital 1TB WD Blue 3D NAND Internal PC SSD or Western Digital 2TB WD Blue 3D NAND Internal PC SSD drive either standalone in this external case, or with my Pi in an Argon One case with the m.2 add-on and power supply.
I use this 4-port USB hub for all the extra goodies too...
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@cdaters Yeah, I'm considering getting the 8bitdo wireless adapter since it works for everything. Although currently my Xbox one controller syncs up with the pi just fine. Literally syncs up the moment I turn the pi on.
I'm planning on using an internal Crucial 240gb ssd for my games, do you have a suggestion on the best brand for the USB 3.0 to SATA cable? I heard some aren't compatible with the pi. Thanks!
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@Joltron said in Question about SSD on Raspberry Pi 4:
@cdaters Yeah, I'm considering getting the 8bitdo wireless adapter since it works for everything. Although currently my Xbox one controller syncs up with the pi just fine. Literally syncs up the moment I turn the pi on.
I'm planning on using an internal Crucial 240gb ssd for my games, do you have a suggestion on the best brand for the USB 3.0 to SATA cable? I heard some aren't compatible with the pi. Thanks!
I may have to invest in an Xbox One controller... I have a PS4 controller that has been working beautifully when I am tinkering on my Pis at work, Otherwise I am using the 8Bitdo SN30 and 8Bitdo SF30 Pro Controllers at home, though I do have some wired Xbox controllers too. I do love my 8bitdos though...but the Xbox controllers, I do like how they fit in the hand...
I am using this USB3 to SATA and it works just fine!
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I have to jump in here before things may derail.
@cdaters said in Question about SSD on Raspberry Pi 4:
I am using this USB3 to SATA and it works just fine!
I would refrain from this device as if it may possible you will get a JMicron based adapter and JMicron chipsets and Rpi do not work well together (workarounds needed with usb-quirks, eventually not giving you the full performance). Side note: I also own a barebone PC with JMicron NIC (Gigabit by specification/with Windows) which is only able to run Fastethernet (100M) with Linux. TL;DR: Avoid JMicron.
Make sure the adapter supports UASP and has for example an ASMedia chipset (good vendors will provide this information).
I own one of CSL (ASMedia chipset) [1], unfortunately out of stock.
[1] https://www.amazon.co.uk/CSL-Adapter-converter-Attached-Protocol/dp/B015N5JO9E
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@Lolonois Yeah, I heard that the cable needs to have the proper chipset for it to work with the Pi4. I ordered this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085RK9ZZ2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 and it seems like a lot of the comments are saying it works great on the Pi4.
This user from here https://forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?t=219434#p1815342 also recommended these adapters and the Neeyer one was the one I purchased.
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@Joltron Cool. Thanks for digging this adapter up. Should be a safe bet, as the advertised chipset ASM1153E is a ASMedia. It has also a more compact form factor than the CSL I own and an USB-C adapter.
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