Software
I found most of the software and manuals by reading some of this link. http://forums.redflagdeals.com/merge...-18-a-1147913/ **Update - Configuration settings http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=39 http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8456/7...d82645cc_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-25 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8042/7...a391bde5_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-26 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8178/7...4f412759_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-27 by VictorN07, on Flickr Dissasembly http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8177/7...07b9f8da_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-28 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8445/7...7b0198bc_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-29 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8435/7...e5cd6e74_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-30 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8310/7...c75365a5_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-31 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8435/7...b670539e_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-32 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8032/7...9cecda3c_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-33 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8172/7...200f40bf_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-34 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8297/7...161ca6ee_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-35 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8442/7...c407ed3e_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-36 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8441/7...ed6ac211_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-37 by VictorN07, on Flickr Identification http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8032/7...7aa19a1e_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-38 by VictorN07, on Flickr Remove the fuse box cover. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8443/7...5132dda1_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-39 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8311/7...868d84ca_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-40 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8315/7...47c1c96c_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-41 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8037/7...b2269743_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-42 by VictorN07, on Flickr |
Wiring and Testing
I spec'd out three 7.5 A and one 15 A fuse. The "stop light" has a 7.5A fuse, and each power outlet uses a 15 A fuse. Combine that with two 7.5 A fuses to hook up the power magic pro, you get the four I spec'd out. If you decide to use different circuits you may need different sized fuses. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8170/7...539c436a_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-43 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8030/7...f66e9490_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-44 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8459/7...babf716f_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-45 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8179/7...337c8c1b_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-46 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8177/7...fb893472_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-47 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8318/7...566d87f1_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-48 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8173/7...03e718aa_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-49 by VictorN07, on Flickr Reassembly http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8299/7...3eac4bc2_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-50 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8321/7...f1f23a03_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-51 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8301/7...50172489_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-52 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8447/7...d20a01cf_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-53 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8458/7...de2aca47_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-54 by VictorN07, on Flickr Tuning and Results http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8314/7...2c1ea957_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-55 by VictorN07, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8313/7...befa471e_c.jpg 20120831-LolaBlackVue400DIY-56 by VictorN07, on Flickr Thoughts after some use Overall the camera works very well. There isn't much to set and most of it happens automatically. Pro Tip: once you are set on the angle of the camera use a permanent marker to mark the position so if you remove the camera you know where to reinsert it. + The unit will always start with normal mode. It will record everything. + After the ignition is cut, if there is no movement/event for 10 minutes it enters parking mode. It will only record when there is movement or an event. + When the ignition turns on, the unit reenters normal mode after about 10-20 seconds of driving. + @1080p you can record about 4-5 hours of video before it loops on itself + Having a power button via the power magic means I can turn off the camera without having to unplug the wires. + The video I get is on par with all the other videos posted on the internet. It is a good dash camera + The alternate viewer software is awesome. Plots on map, speed, times for scrolling. ~ The microphone isn't very sensitive. - You need the original Blackvue viewer to configure the device - The unit does run extremely hot. See the picture below. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8320/7...680b7591_c.jpg 20120901-LolaBlackVue400DIY-57 by VictorN07, on Flickr Update: Wanted a more stealth look. I moved the camera higher on the windshield (picture to come) and I Aperture Science the LED ring. Used racer's tape for science. Left a little opening so I can still see the camera status. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8171/7...b34ae78f_c.jpg Blackvue Sticker by VictorN07, on Flickr |
Great topic, I am replacing the link to my installation in the DIY directory with this one.
DIY Directory http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7365 My old installation topic: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15167 |
What a great DIY, thanks!
Just got my Blackvue from Korea today so we'll see how it goes! |
Great write up!
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I notice with the add-a-circuit you cannot close the cover all the way. Doesn't our fuse box have useable but non-used circuits that don't require the use of an add-a-circuit (like a fuse for heated seats that aren't in the FRS for example)?
Would like to close fuse box cover all the way that is all. Also: Low Profile add-a-fuse: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LATEST-LOW-P...item4abb89b83e |
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Every fuse that is marked in the manual and fuse box lid has a fuse installed, regardless of if that feature is present in the car (heated seats in frs) The low profile add-a-circuit is great! Still won't let the box close though. |
For science
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8171/7...b34ae78f_c.jpg Blackvue Sticker by VictorN07, on Flickr |
Because of your diy post, i stopped procrastinating, and dropped $250 for camera and power pro.
The blackvue camera I bought is a "session 2" version, which supposedly addresses the overheating issue. Thanks for this great post. |
Installed mine today, just ran to the glove compartment 12V power for now. Quality of the recordings is amazing but they are large files!
The only thing I wish they would change is the camera should be black and not silver. As it stands, it's a little more noticable from outside the car than I would like. Otherwise a good buy! Quote:
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Mind sharing where you purchased it from?
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Only place I've seen the "Season II" models is on ebay.
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