<p>As I'm designing/building also my own recorders, I'm always speculating to use these adapters directly to circuit boards. It turns out that all pins can be accessed with 2.54 mm spaced pin-headers.</p>
<p>Otherwise, I agree that microSD cards are sold with adapters is only increasing plastic waste.</p>
<p>On the other hand, I keep my used microSD cards always in adapter. They increase the volume and are easier to find.</p>

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<p>With the amount of ST600 deployments we do, I order a lot of microSD cards. Every time they come with an adapter, which I do not need more than 2 or 3 on hand. I have a dedicated microSD card case to keep my spare cards in and organized.</p>
<p>I'm ordering in Europe.  If you are aware of a place from which I can buy SD cards without the excess electronic waste, I'd love to hear it. Alternatively,  is there a good place to donate this type of electronic?</p>
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What are folks doing with extra microSD card adapters?
# What are folks doing with extra microSD card adapters?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2023-08-11)

With the amount of ST600 deployments we do, I order a lot of microSD cards. Every time they come with an adapter, which I do not need more than 2 or 3 on hand. I have a dedicated microSD card case to keep my spare cards in and organized.

I'm ordering in Europe. If you are aware of a place from which I can buy SD cards without the excess electronic waste, I'd love to hear it. Alternatively, is there a good place to donate this type of electronic?

[![box full of microSD card adapters](https://i.sstatic.net/nZJ6j.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/nZJ6j.jpg)

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### Answer by username_1 on 2023-08-11. Score: 1

As I'm designing/building also my own recorders, I'm always speculating to use these adapters directly to circuit boards. It turns out that all pins can be accessed with 2.54 mm spaced pin-headers.

Otherwise, I agree that microSD cards are sold with adapters is only increasing plastic waste.

On the other hand, I keep my used microSD cards always in adapter. They increase the volume and are easier to find.


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