Vausey

I did use the internet if that's what you mean by "research" (research would involve a lot wider academic reading and writing a paper on the subject which I've not done....although I doubt I'm alone here on this ? ) As such a well read person as yourself, you will be aware there are two main alternative SD card interface type products that are currently readily available - one receives a lot of hype and yes has a swanky custom PCB, the other comes in a plastic case, both do physically look better agreed, even though they are much larger in size (and this unit can easily be hidden without needing to fit internally). From what I've seen neither of the alternatives provide transfer rates at this level. A lot like me will want a product that just works (which this does and does well), doesn't add any additional risk of damage to their machine and will be wanting all this on a budget. Sure with a read up on GitHub, plenty of time, competency with a soldering iron etc. you could make your own but @masteries does all of this, sources the components and assembles for you with little margin and at a price the majority have available to them as disposable income. The support from @masteries is super too, all questions being responded to efficiently. I'm surprised my comment caused such an ill thought out reaction. Horses for courses each product has its own merits, I wasn't disrespecting any solution nor getting involved in a flaming war, just offering an honest opinion, this is absolutely value for money and I for one am delighted. Thank you @masteries

@masteries a million thank you's! This little box of wizardry completely transformed my STE. The inclusion of the hard wired cable does indeed do the trick and seems it can now be powered by just about any power source I've thrown at it. It's nice and quick and reliable transfers...I don't understand why people spend more than double on an alternative. If you're contemplating getting one go for it, you won't be disappointed!

@masteries, I'd love to buy one for my STE, Do you have units built ready to ship? Please can you send the details across? Thanks for all the good work ?