DIY: Dash Cam Video Camera Installation

Here you go for sharing. Dashcam video DIY

Some of us likes to record video when we go out for a drive with friends. Capture beautiful scenery, record the fun drive, etc.

Some likes to record video for security or safety purposes. Or in case a fender bender happens it clearly records who’s at fault.

And if someone sees you’re driving a high end car and states you hit them and claims personal injury – the dash cam hopefully will clearly show who’s at fault.

See similar post here: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/360-430/420440-should-we-use-dash-cam.html

I have a GoPro and Drift HD170, very happy with it but I thought its time to try something new. I also want the new video camera hardwired for power so that I wont have to worry about battery life.

Found this at Amazon, High Def 1080P and rated highly so I thought I’d try it. Its called GoSafe 200.

Amazon.com : PAPAGO GS200-US GoSafe 200 Full HD 1080P Clip Mount Dashcam with 2" Sliding Display (Black) : Electronics

Summary: Video quality for day time and night time is outstanding. Audio quality is also very good. It also has a small pull down LCD screen so you can aim the lens properly.

Challenges:
Rear view mirror clip mount that it comes with doesn’t grip well with my 360. 360 rear view mirror is too thick. So I had to find a different mount.

Regular GPS windshield mount didn’t work as the leg doesn’t bend enough for camera to face front view.

I also need to find the mount compatible with GoSafe 200 quick disconnect mount. Lots of research done. Finally, fund this gooseneck cell phone windshield mount, same quick disconnect mount as the GoSafe 200, ordered and tried it. Perfect!

Amazon.com: FlyStone® iPhone 5S Car Vehicle Windshield Suction Cup Gooseneck Mount Rotating Holder for Apple iPhone 5 & iPhone 5S ONLY (NOT Fit For iPhone 5C) (for Apple iPhone 5/5S, Windshield Car Holder): Cell Phones & Accessories

Ordered a mini-usb power adapter. Wired it to my Valentine 1 power source. Works great except the connector touches the windshield. Ugh! Need to find a mini usb power adapter with angled connector.

Found this: Perfect!
Amazon.com: EDO Tech® Ultra Compact Direct USB Hardwire Car Charger Cable Kit for Garmin GPS Nuvi StreetPilot, Great for Vehicle and Bike (no traffic receiver): GPS & Navigation

Done! Now when I turn the ignition on, video camera boots up and starts right up and starts to record. I don’t have to touch anything. Camera shuts down a couple of seconds after engine shut down. Camera can record to a loop and just overwrite the file when the memory card gets full.

Bought a 32GB card for $15.00. Cheap! 32gig records about 4 hours of video at 1080p. Click here:
Amazon.com: Transcend 32GB MicroSDHC Class10 UHS-1 Memory Card with Adapter 45 MB/s (TS32GUSDU1E): Computers & Accessories

Below are some photos.
I have uploaded a 3 minute video sample to Vimeo but its still rendering.
Will post a link once the video file is fully on line.

Hope this helps some of you.

Dan
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Here's the short 3 minute video:

Make sure you watch in HD and full screen.

https://vimeo.com/122199383

Dan

 

Thanks Gary!

Dan


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Hi Cyt, I used the same power wires that I tapped from for my Valentine 1 radar detector. I have a post here somewhere on that mod but here it is again. Please see attached.

Hope that helps.

Dan

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Your welcome Cyt!

Dan

 

Hi Cyt,

It's a banner I have placed in front of my garage metal shelving to hide my junk

Dan

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LOL! There's black, brown, tan, etc, colored shoes in the rack.

Dan

 

Sorry the camera does not have Image Stabilization. (Not for $129.00)

Dan

 

Thanks Jim!

I love to drive on weekends. My favorite passion is driving.

I usually leave my house around 6:00 AM, watch the sunrise while I drive, go get lunch somewhere around noon, drive some more, then head home around 3 or 4 PM. Take the wife out to dinner that evening to keep the peace at home

See you around.

Dan

 

Here we go....... I knew its only a matter of time before I get criticized so might as well start all my posts from here on with a disclaimer.

Note:
I post information here for sharing. In case someone else also wants to do the mod that I do - then they have the information they need to make their job easier. Its information sharing.

I joined here to contribute, help other people and gain friends.

I am not posting asking people if they agree or disagree with my mod.
I am not posting here asking people for their approval.

Why do I do these mods? Because I want to and because I can.

Remember always that To Each His Own. In life, do whatever makes you happy.

Just like anything in life, there will always be something better or worse out there. That's just the way life is.

So all I am saying is please respect other people's decision and try not to criticize.

Thanks for your understanding.

Dan