I would like to find a bt cf card that actually works and is "flush" when inserted, then I could use it to sync my ics/vcf files via bt, automatically.
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Bam,
I'm working hard on an answer for your sitation as the same question has been asked about 6 or 7 times now in the various forums. I have scratched 12 CF modules off the list so far as protruding from dimensions found on their website. I do have one on the way that I actually purchased whose dimensions are not stated anywhere so I'm a wee bit hopeful but not much. I'll keep pegging away at it until I run out of Makes and Models to inquire about- I'm a good person for this particular research because it's not only simple enuf for a non-genius like me to get his head around, but I also have a TON of extra time on my hands.
Unlike most of the ppl inquiring on the boards about a "flush" design just so it doesn't stick out and look unsightly or catch on things , the thought has been much impelled by the C3100 model owners who wish to remove the internal CF microdrive and switch it out in favor of a bluetooth CF card. (This might be what your describing above I can't really tell for sure.) I was shocked at the though personally, (I'm always too narrow minded and assume everyone has my particular wants/needs, I'm bad like that- Adf, Doc, Spec and the rest of the gang have to politely bonk me over the head on a regular basis to remind me to get my turtle head out of my shell and think about it from the rest of the worlds point of view!)Those users interested in that config simply are more interested in using a 1gb sdcard for all the data storage they permanently need and want embedded bluetooth more than the storage space.
Anyway, for those particular users I just don't think we're gonna get close enuf to make it work without modifying the shell of the CF card. On a few of these models I'd be QUITE interested to see if with the plastic shell removed that protrudes from a normal CF port if it would then be "flush" enuf to install internally in the internal CF bay. I wouldn't want to use it as an external solution because of the risk that those electronic parts being unprotected both to the environment and me (and I'm more dangerous than any environment ever encountered!) Alternately I think it would be worth a try for those wanting a "flush" card for the external port, if we can find one that is totally flush with the plastic cover removed to then re-cover the exposed components with a hot glue from a glue gun and trim the hot glue to the exact size to be flush externally. Another concern of this process would be heat- I think the glue would act as an insulator and make an already warm card waaaay too hot to operate normally.
While all that sounds really good, and it is whithin the capabilities of my limited skillz to do, I certainly do NOT have enough money to randomly buy each make and model of CF BT cards and break them open until I find one that would qualify! And you can bet yer bippy that the manufacturers aren't going to willingly publish the exact size of the component board that is under the plastic cover cowl to the public and in so doing encourage them from doing this very thing. So if I can't find one "ready and right-sized out of the box" then research into a solution here will crawl to a complete halt.
But if yer gonna dream....dream big. I'm hoping I'll luck up soon and I'll certainly post the solution to all concerned if I succeed.
Take Care,
-NeuroShock
