Hey folks! I'm looking to create a custom SD card reader that can manage five (or maybe more) SD cards simultaneously through a USB-C connection. The plan would be to access all five cards at the same time so I can easily view or copy files between them without having to swap or reconnect anything. I haven't seen anything like this available for purchase, so I'm considering crafting one myself as a last resort. My experience is quite basic—I've worked with Arduino and Raspberry Pi on small projects by following tutorials, so I'm still learning the ropes. My big questions are: Is this even feasible to build? If it is, what components or approach should I consider, such as USB hubs or microcontrollers?
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For a simpler approach, you could just buy multiple USB card readers and connect them through a USB hub. Going the custom PCB route might be too complex for a small project like this. Using pre-made components would save you a lot of time and hassle!
That’s what I’ve been using, but it gets messy when I travel with all that gear!