microSD reader that works with an S7? - Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories

Anyone found a compact microSD card reader that will work with an S7? I've got this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N6ICDGX
But the S7 complains it draws too much power. Specifically it states:
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High-power USB device connected
Cannot access to this device. Connected device needs external power supply.
I can use it with other Android devices without any problems. Specifically a Nexus 7 tablet.
I don't have to use this specific reader, anything would be fine. I'm just after something compact that will also work while the S7 has a case on it. Lots of readers have too much case around them and won't fit into the Neo Spigen case I have on it.
I've used the Samsung micro-to-USB OTG adapter with several garden-variety USB readers and those work with no power warnings. No doubt those consume more power than this.
Anyone found a compact microSD reader that works with an S7 in a case?

Nobody?
I've tried this one and it works without reporting the high-power error:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M0CXA9I

I have this one
SR 2 in 1 USB OTG Card Reader Universal Micro USB OTG TF/SD Card Reader Phone Extension Headers Micro USB OTG Adapter
http://s.aliexpress.com/AnIv6JFn
(from AliExpress Android)
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wkearney99 said:
Anyone found a compact microSD card reader that will work with an S7? I've got this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N6ICDGX
But the S7 complains it draws too much power. Specifically it states:
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High-power USB device connected
Cannot access to this device. Connected device needs external power supply.
I can use it with other Android devices without any problems. Specifically a Nexus 7 tablet.
I don't have to use this specific reader, anything would be fine. I'm just after something compact that will also work while the S7 has a case on it. Lots of readers have too much case around them and won't fit into the Neo Spigen case I have on it.
I've used the Samsung micro-to-USB OTG adapter with several garden-variety USB readers and those work with no power warnings. No doubt those consume more power than this.
Anyone found a compact microSD reader that works with an S7 in a case?
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I use the designed-in SD card reader that is standard with several models of HP Pavilion notebook (the SanDisk microSD card-carrier will also work with the same Pavilion notebook models - the carrier is bundled with Sandisk microSD media typically of 32GTB and larger) I use the same-size microSD cards (SanDisk 32GB) in everything that takes microSD - the two notebooks, my Lenovo tablet, and my newest acquisition - a Samsung Galaxy S7; my GNex does not take microSD cards at all).

PGHammer said:
I use the designed-in SD card reader that is standard with several models of HP Pavilion notebook (the SanDisk microSD card-carrier will also work with the same Pavilion notebook models - the carrier is bundled with Sandisk microSD media typically of 32GTB and larger) I use the same-size microSD cards (SanDisk 32GB) in everything that takes microSD - the two notebooks, my Lenovo tablet, and my newest acquisition - a Samsung Galaxy S7; my GNex does not take microSD cards at all).
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Which doesn't answer my question. I'm not asking what will read microSD cards. I'm asking what reader will work when PLUGGED INTO THE S7 . Big Difference.
I've found another device that works, the GoPro keychain microSD reader.
https://shop.gopro.com/accessories-2/quik-key-micro-usb-mobile-microsd-card-reader/AMCRU-001.html

wkearney99 said:
Which doesn't answer my question. I'm not asking what will read microSD cards. I'm asking what reader will work when PLUGGED INTO THE S7 . Big Difference.
I've found another device that works, the GoPro keychain microSD reader.
https://shop.gopro.com/accessories-2/quik-key-micro-usb-mobile-microsd-card-reader/AMCRU-001.html
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Your wanting to use the micro sd slot on the phone for an access point?

thegreatkazoo said:
Your wanting to use the micro sd slot on the phone for an access point?
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No, why would you ask that?
I want a way to read/write microSD cards using the S7 phone. As in, copy files to/from microSD cards. For situations like travel and wanting to upload a file that's on a microSD from a camera, one that may not have a means to connect via USB directly to a device. Seemed like a pretty simple question that wouldn't have anything to do with an "access point".

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wkearney99 said:
Which doesn't answer my question. I'm not asking what will read microSD cards. I'm asking what reader will work when PLUGGED INTO THE S7 . Big Difference.
I've found another device that works, the GoPro keychain microSD reader.
https://shop.gopro.com/accessories-2/quik-key-micro-usb-mobile-microsd-card-reader/AMCRU-001.html
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There is a microSD reader built into the phone - it is all-internal (the nano-SIM carrier is also a microSD carrier; the microSD mounts underneath the nano-SIM). There is an accessory that you can purchase that opens the nano-SIM/microSD carrier - or you can bend a staple to open the drawer.

PGHammer said:
There is a microSD reader built into the phone - it is all-internal (the nano-SIM carrier is also a microSD carrier; the microSD mounts underneath the nano-SIM). There is an accessory that you can purchase that opens the nano-SIM/microSD carrier - or you can bend a staple to open the drawer.
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There is indeed a card reader in the phone. One that will very likely already be occupied by a memory card. One that would be used during the process of transferring media files to/from standalone microSD cards.
That and constant use of the internal microSD slot is probably a bad plan. I'm not thinking they expect it to be used for swapping cards all the time. Seems a lot smarter to use one of the external ones I've already mentioned above. So, yeah, there's that...

NO Disputing that - However...
wkearney99 said:
There is indeed a card reader in the phone. One that will very likely already be occupied by a memory card. One that would be used during the process of transferring media files to/from standalone microSD cards.
That and constant use of the internal microSD slot is probably a bad plan. I'm not thinking they expect it to be used for swapping cards all the time. Seems a lot smarter to use one of the external ones I've already mentioned above. So, yeah, there's that...
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That is true of ANY device that takes microSD - it's not a unique dilemma. (In addition to my tablet, S7, and two of my three notebooks - both of which are HP Pavilions.) That has to do with the microSD format itself - it's NOT designed to be a "plug-repeatedly" format - the larger 64GB and above sizes that the S5 and later phones and tablets can swallow only make that more and more obvious. That is why I use the cloud - not microSD - to share common files among my hardware - and with cloud services such as Microsoft OneDrive being both OS-neutral and rather capacious - and especially with devices that don't support microSD at all - such as my GNex - they aren't left out. That is the rather amusing aspect about OneDrive - as long as I have Internet access and a compatible OS (which is every OS except a Linux distribution, a UNIX, or a BSD) I can get to my shared files anywhere - on the planet. (Even on a plane with wi-fi-based Internet access - such as Southwest - and I'm not kidding; I have, in fact, done so.) MicroSD is for files too LARGE for the cloud - or that will stored ONLY on a specific device - that is especially true of the 64GB and larger microSD cards, as they are only compatible with specific devices; while I can use such a microSD with the S7, it's size-incompatible with anything else. Otherwise, I use the cloud - and OneDrive in particular - it's compatible with all my hardware.

Right, so beyond going on about a question I didn't ask, your point?
I've traveled to many places where data services are either unavailable at all, or considerably more expensive than here in the US. That and wanting to avoid lugging along larger format media makes using microSD cards pretty convenient. Having an external microSD (or any other media card format) reader opens up another avenue for managing media.
As for online services, look no further than Photobucket's recent extortion fiasco to understand why depending on such service is not necessarily as glorious as you might expect.
Again, I asked about readers that'd work in the USB socket of the S7. And got a whole lot of entirely unrelated information instead of on-point replies. But after doing a lot of my own research elsewhere, and the purchasing of several bits of hardware, I came back and posted the results. Yet this invites still more unrelated replies. Please folks, I'm sure you think you mean well but a bit more on-topic focus would be greatly appreciated.

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Non Asus Accessories

Here are a few things im considering on getting. If you have any please share.
Hard Drives and SD Card
www.amazon.com/Seagate-Satellite-Wireless-External-STBF500101/dp/B004Z0S7K6
(500gb wifi portable hard drive $199)
www.amazon.com/Seagate-FreeAgent-Ul...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1322828537&sr=1-1
(1TB portable hard drive $129)
www.bestbuy.com/site/Transcend+-+64...Card/3542471.p?skuId=3542471&id=1218410803552
(Transcend 64GB SDXC Class 10 $89.99)
www.bestbuy.com/site/PNY+Technologi...Card/3026197.p?skuId=3026197&id=1218372338726
(PNY 32GB microSDHC Class 10 69.99)
USB Hubs
I am trying to find some stationary unpowered usb hubs (ones where the usb male connector is apart of the hub not attached to a wire then to the hub) , here are a couple i found. I just dont know how their thickness compared to the keyboard will be.
www.amazon.com/Belkin-F5U706-USB-2-0-7-PORT/dp/B000TTTJ36/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1322829902&sr=8-7
(Belkin 7 port powered/4 port detachable unpowered USB Hub $21.18)
I found the next one in a kit on newegg but found sold seperately at Kmart... Kmart? who knew
www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_0...2830105239&sid=KDx20070926x00003a#reviewsWrap
(iHOME 4 port USB Hub unpowered $14.24)
www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4475078&CatId=392
(Ultra 4 Port Powered USB Hub $19.99)
Car Mounts
http://www.mountguys.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TAB001
http://www.mountguys.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=GN010-SBH
http://www.mcmaster.com/#3m-vhb-tape/=fe7pxm (Double Sided Tape Commercial Grade)
I already got gaming controllers xbox 360, ps3 and pc at home, so i wont need another one of those. I will for sure pick up HDMI cable and smart cover or whatever asus will call them. Also thinking of getting the 40pin to usb connector that ASUS makes. A couple other things i left out that are on my wish list that im not quite sure on are... protective screen and extra charging cable.
If anyone disagrees with one of these things, let me know below, i would like to here some opinions. Also if you have any hot items you will picking up to go with your TF201 let me know! Oh sorry for no links, still on my way to 8 posts... when i reach 8 ill come back through and fix them.
Is the dock's SD Card slot an SDXC? If not, there's no point in getting a 64GB SD card.
John Kotches said:
Is the dock's SD Card slot an SDXC? If not, there's no point in getting a 64GB SD card.
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There's no such thing like a sdxc slot.
Testers haven't found any sdxc cards that didn't work in normal slots.
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There's no such thing like a sdxc slot.
Testers haven't found any sdxc cards that didn't work in normal slots.
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To utilize the full capacity you buy the firmware has to support SDXC.
Without SDXC support, you can't access beyond 32GB on a card.
John Kotches said:
To utilize the full capacity you buy the firmware has to support SDXC.
Without SDXC support, you can't access beyond 32GB on a card.
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SDXC cards are basically SDHC cards formatted to exFat. exFat has to be supported by your OS.
OR just format the card to Fat/Fat32/NTFS. And voilà your done.
There is no need for SDXC support. It's only the DEFAULT filesystem (exFat) which needs to be supported to get the support for files > 4GB. (Fat/Fat32 only support files up to 4GB)
Once again, there is no special requirement for SDXC cards. Only the DEFAULT filesystem may not work. There is no problem in using a 128GB Fat32 card in any device that supports SDHC.
I am using a 64GB SDXC in my TF101 dock with no problems, of course I had to reformat to NTFS and it works perfectly. ExFat was not supported by the software, NTFS was a cake walk....

5in1 OTG Host Adapter SD Card Reader for Note 3

Did anyone have this card reader for note 3. I'd love to buy one, but one of the main uses would be to backup photos from CF & SD Cards to the 32g internal, whilst we are travelling.
Wow, this looks cool! I hope someone has tried it and it does work for us. Thanks!
aaa111sss said:
Did anyone have this card reader for note 3. I'd love to buy one, but one of the main uses would be to backup photos from CF & SD Cards to the 32g internal, whilst we are travelling.
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I just ordered this one from Amazon for $12. It has the USB port on the other side and it's a 16 GB. works perfect.
Here's the link if you want to check it out.....http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GXYKWBO/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
JimSmith94 said:
Wow, this looks cool! I hope someone has tried it and it does work for us. Thanks!
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They have a video review at the bottom of product's page. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejJBn2vUiLo
mp119519 said:
They have a video review at the bottom of product's page. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejJBn2vUiLo
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That's why I said it looks cool. I'd rather hear a real user's experience than rely on the manufacturer's possibly faked video.
I'm curious to know if it can support more than 1 devices at a time (the video doesn't show that). Like, can I have a SD card + USB drive both plugged in, and transfer data between them, or SD Card + a mouse at the same time etc.
JimSmith94 said:
That's why I said it looks cool. I'd rather hear a real user's experience than rely on the manufacturer's possibly faked video.
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I placed an order on it today. I will post my feedback here.
I won't use anytything large extending from imho fragile µUSB B port in fear of accidentially damiging it.
Thats why I use an extension cable where a 90° connector just barely extends from the Note e.g. DELOCK 83104 or if you want no cable DELOCK 65473
Then add a Delock USB2.0-Stick with micro SD Slot. They are available from 1 GB up to 32 GB (DELOCK 54276).
Together its not larger then the various USB-A & µUSB-B Sticks, but safer for the Notes fragige µUSB-B port.
mp119519 said:
They have a video review at the bottom of product's page. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejJBn2vUiLo
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mp119519 said:
I placed an order on it today. I will post my feedback here.
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Was very skeptical about this because of the low price, and not branded.
I tested it with a Samsung Galaxy Note III phone. i plugged the SD card from a camera, and it detected the card and let me view the pictures.WHEN IT DETECTS THE DEVICE, A MSG APPEARS ON THE TOP LINE.I tried an 8 GB thumb drive. i was able to see my Word docs. I opened one with QUICKOFFICE, and it worked great.

[Q] OTG and Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

I've Googled the hell out of this, tried everything that was posted and it didn't work....
My 3 tablets (Xperia Z2, Note 12.2, LG G Pad 8.3) currently all have a 64GB MicroSDX card, but the tablet I have in my bag with me at all times is the Xperia Z2 runing 4.4.4 and it’s rooted. Here's my issue....my Camera has a 64GB SD Card and the Camera has both WiFi and NFC for easy transfer, but when I'm out and I don't want to drain the Camera battery, I want to take the card out and use my OTG-Cable which has a Card Reader built in and plug it into my Tablet USB Port. The SD card is formatted EXFAT, and my tablet will NOT mount it. So, I formatted the card using a 3rd party Partition Manager to Fat32 (yes, you can format a 64GB card to Fat32), yet my tablets (I tried it on all 3 tablets in my house, one running Android 4.4.4, one running 4.4.4, and one running 4.4.2) will still not recognize it. HOWEVER, my phone running 4.4.4 DOES recognize the card when it's attached via the OTG cable. What am I missing here? Ultimately, I'd like to stay with the EXFAT format because it removes the 4GB File Size limitation (especially if I shoot HD Video). Any ideas? Wireless Transfer from Camera to tablet sucks through battery life, I’m trying to avoid that, and I'm not always at home where I can simply plug the card into my Laptop Card Reader. This is especially important since I’m visiting my dad in Europe this summer and don’t want to lug my laptop with me.
Format the card in the Z2, which automatically formats in ex-FAT.
Try some of the different free 3rd party apps that let you mount usb otg devices from the market. I had this issue with a tablet a couple of years ago and the forth one I tried worked when nothing else did. Sorry I can't remember which app, but different devices will work with different apps anyway.
mru55 said:
Format the card in the Z2, which automatically formats in ex-FAT.
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Can't. The card is a SD card, not a Micro SD. I formatted it in my Computer into EXFat and also in my Camera. Both format it to EXFat, unless I use the third-party partitioning tool to format it into Fat32.
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Try some of the different free 3rd party apps that let you mount usb otg devices from the market. I had this issue with a tablet a couple of years ago and the forth one I tried worked when nothing else did. Sorry I can't remember which app, but different devices will work with different apps anyway.
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I tried 4 different apps, none worked.
Oops, overlooked that you are using an SD Card.
There is nothing that will work universally, to my knowledge.
Very frustrating, I know. But all those wonderful promises of technology are just that: promises, not guarantees.
I think I may have to use the 64GB card that's in my tablet and use it with an adapter in my Camera, and then just put the card into the Tablet to off-load some pictures. Seems like the path of least resistance, and once they're on the tablet and I've edited them, I can upload them to my G+ account, wipe the card and start all over. It's a hassle but it seems like the best way. Short of buying a Surface Pro at least, or taking my Laptop with me-which is not an option.
I present to you the perfect solution. Bow down before me! Or send me money!

MicroSD card with built in NFC antenna for phones without default NFC.

Hi there.
I'm reading about one plus 2 and new motorola moto g (3rd gen) about not getting NFC support. I would not like to start a debate why or why not NFC is not great in this topic but rather how to get NFC by alternatives ways.
So far I found this:
- spesific banks give their users special micro sd cards with built in antenna.
- there is not a single one micro sd card with nfc tag that I could use for opening custom lock doors, to register on terminals about entering or leaving buildings, to start a new app while I setup cusotm rfid tags...
Basically could not found a micro sd card that supports "general" nfc usage.
All I could find was: https://forum.nfcring.com/topic/50/microsd-card-with-nfc-and-16gb-space/2
Can anyone explain to me if I'm missing something? Or there simply wasn't any micro sd card that has nfc built in?
I also found goole's vault project where basically they created micro sd card for storing encrypted computer inside micro sd and it will have NFC antenna in it: http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/new...crypted-computer-inside-a-microsd-card-698439
But I couldn't find when (if) this product will be for sale and if it will have NFC technology for general use.

Zek USB 3.0 OTG Adapter

Has anyone here used one of these?
I use my tablet for just about everything so I'm always worried about running out of space.
But with this I could add so much storage space with usb drives, and an sd card.
ElsaReyes said:
Has anyone here used one of these?
I use my tablet for just about everything so I'm always worried about running out of space.
But with this I could add so much storage space with usb drives, and an sd card.
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I have been using OTG to transfer files from and to my galaxy devices and it is working very well
But the sad news is that our note pro cannot give enough power to portable HDD ( the ones i used were 1Tb and 2tb, on my note 3 and my note edge they work but not on the note pro)
You can connect flash memories and anything that consumes low voltage like a mouse or a keyboard or a flash memory
Teflanzy said:
I have been using OTG to transfer files from and to my galaxy devices and it is working very well
But the sad news is that our note pro cannot give enough power to portable HDD ( the ones i used were 1Tb and 2tb, on my note 3 and my note edge they work but not on the note pro)
You can connect flash memories and anything that consumes low voltage like a mouse or a keyboard or a flash memory
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I'm not looking to connect hdd's.
I already have planned what I'm doing.
First of all I'm gonna find some way to strap it to the back of the tablet case, and then, I got 1 for now, ultra fit usb flash drive, which will go in one of the usb ports.
I got a memory stick pro duo adapter which I can slot two of my micro sd cards into, and then stick it in the otg.
And then one micro sd card in an sd card adapter to put in the sd card slot. :3
This thing makes no sense. It's great yeah, but it's weird, it can have three flash drives or usb devices running at once, but when it comes to cards of any kind, you can only use one at a time, even if one is in a usb adapter, it still won't allow two.
It makes no sense, usb all you want, but cards only one. Why?
ElsaReyes said:
This thing makes no sense. It's great yeah, but it's weird, it can have three flash drives or usb devices running at once, but when it comes to cards of any kind, you can only use one at a time, even if one is in a usb adapter, it still won't allow two.
It makes no sense, usb all you want, but cards only one. Why?
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Maybe the adapter requires extra power that the note pro cannot give
Can you send a picture of what you have and how you connected them to the note pro?
I will try it and see if i am having similar issue
Sorry, just came across this post. Here are several methods I use; a 128Gb Sandisk USB 3 thumb drive [http://a.co/9OVzdu5 ] and a USB 3 OTA adapter [http://a.co/jfMs2Yq ] along with the 128gb micro card in the device. If you need terabytes, get a wireless battery powered portable hard drive [http://a.co/fzM9ZPi], it works on mine. I also had a spare 240gb mSATA card from when I replaced my laptop drive. I bought a case for it and use that - the tablet has enough power to use it. Finally, I have connected a self-powered 2 Tb desktop drive with good results via the OTG cable. It just takes a while when opening your file explorer. Last, but not least, you can connect to your NAS via WiFi [ I use QNAP, and have accessed it from everywhere that I've visited that had good inet speeds via the QNAP apps]
Do you have more info on QNAP? Where to get it for instance? Is it in the Play Store?
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Do you have more info on QNAP? Where to get it for instance? Is it in the Play Store?
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QNAP is a hardware vendor for Network Attached Storage units - look on Amazon or NewEgg. I got the empty 2 bay one and loaded some spare drives I had laying around so I have 2 Tbytes mirrored now. Their apps allow remote access for files, music and movies to their devices.
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QNAP is a hardware vendor for Network Attached Storage units - look on Amazon or NewEgg. I got the empty 2 bay one and loaded some spare drives I had laying around so I have 2 Tbytes mirrored now. Their apps allow remote access for files, music and movies to their devices.
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Thank you for that info.
I am using a Y-cable that powers device and allow OTG at the same time with usb 3.0.It is sufficient to power my 2.5 HDD
joexda75 said:
I am using a Y-cable that powers device and allow OTG at the same time with usb 3.0.It is sufficient to power my 2.5 HDD
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Could you provide a link for this Y-Cable?
Thanks
elcubano1 said:
Could you provide a link for this Y-Cable?
Thanks
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Sorry i am both 2 months late for my reply and could not find any link either on my usual sites amazon, dx.com, ebay, aliexpress.com..

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