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Why would you need 3 back up batteries???
Thought Some of Ya'll Might Be Interested In This Dash Camera Option
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Yep...that is always an option. I hate OBD power sources. Running to the fuse box for ACC and BATT power is the only way to go IMPO. It's also very easy to go to the fuse box and just use fuse taps.
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Been using my Nextbase 4K IQ for three years and it's the tits!
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Access 24/7 from around the world and I get to see what the techs are doing. I can even speak to them and tell them not to hit the air horn!
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I honked my air horn at this truck and he responded with his cute OEM. He had to pull up just to hear it again. Bwwwaauh!
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I'd upload other pics and vids but I value my forum membership.
Well, PM is a thing...
What do you mean by need? Would be purely a “I could do it…” and the lack of self-control would be “you could do it…”. Haha
In seriousness though, the Viofo batteries are on the lower capacity, falling between the two options Thinkware offers, so it’ll only extend parking mode for about ~15hrs on a A329. So it would definitely be a niche case use, but with my work, I do end up having the park the truck for 2-3 days at a time regularly out in the field, so more parking time is handy.
That’s an added bonus if it comes with those
You can typically use ANY manufacturers back up battery systems on any dash cam. It is not manufacturer specific and you can make any of the work for you application.
Carry that same knife daily.
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- #48
Been carrying that model for over a decade. I feel naked and afraid without it at this point.
You can cut off the OBD connector and hardwire it. All you need is BATT, IGN and GROUND.
Same here. Last week wife and I flew to Vegas for Conexpo and I felt naked and vulnerable having to put it in the checked luggage.
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- #52
It is done.
Works as expected after wiring as mentioned earlier in thread.
Works as expected after wiring as mentioned earlier in thread.
Yep...easy peasy! BATT, IGN, and Ground is all you need. Much better going to the fuse panel versus the OBD port.
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- #54
Can also confirm the pigtail they provide to pull switched power from the rain sensor works. I did a little surgery on that to use it to hardwire my radar detector.
Last part of this project will be to play with the sleep mode vs battery voltage and determine if I can trust the shut down on voltage threshold feature or if I want install a separate kill switch for it.
Last part of this project will be to play with the sleep mode vs battery voltage and determine if I can trust the shut down on voltage threshold feature or if I want install a separate kill switch for it.
Mine showed up today, gonna try and get it setup in the next little bit. Don’t suppose you happen to recall what fuses you tapped for power and accy? I just discovered I left my multimeter at work, so I don’t have access for 10 days now.
My truck was just built last Thursday and not delivered yet so I am not the best person to help with your question. Happy to help answer questions if you run into install issues. You can PM me and I'll share my cell with you and anyone else that needs help wiring just about anything to their trick.Mine showed up today, gonna try and get it setup in the next little bit. Don’t suppose you happen to recall what fuses you tapped for power and accy? I just discovered I left my multimeter at work, so I don’t have access for 10 days now.
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- #57
For power and ground I used the harness sold by @NEOHIO. I think it feeds from fuse 101 IIRC. For ignition, in used the 5A power on feed from the PTO harness under the passenger side dash.Mine showed up today, gonna try and get it setup in the next little bit. Don’t suppose you happen to recall what fuses you tapped for power and accy? I just discovered I left my multimeter at work, so I don’t have access for 10 days now.
Depending on which circuit you use on the harness. It is either controlled by underhood 58 or 101. (23+ trucks)
I do have a few 17-22 out in the wild for testing/fitment/pictures etc. Not ready to release those to the public yet. Maybe another 4-5 weeks.
Ahh nice. I’m still debating my NEOHIO harness, I’m thinking I’m gonna eventually go with one to run to the back seat for goodies back there, so I might do the fuse tap replacement cover and tap the passenger fuse box.
Great info, thank you.
Two questions for you (OK, one's a multi-part question).
First, I have an existing rearview camera on my camper, that actually ties into my 360 degree system (I no longer have the factory bed installed and the OEM camera is relocated to my camper). Do you know if any system can utilize the camera I already have looking rearwards? I'd prefer to not have to add another camera dedicated to a system like this.
Second, I looked at the User Ratings on Google play for the apps for these dashcams and the ratings are not impressive. I know it's very subjective, and operator dependent, but do you have any inputs on the apps associated with the three brands / models that you recommended? I definitely geek-out with technology, but if actually using the systems is a PITA, I won't be happy in the long run.
VIOFO 2.6 stars (2.25K reviews)
Blackvue 3.2 stars (9.05K reviews)
Thinkware 1.8 stars (1.2K reviews)
thanks,
Herb
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