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Foobar 09-06-2012 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rossman (Post 423679)
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.

Sounds like a candidate for Plasti-dip!

Rossman 09-06-2012 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foobar (Post 425207)
Sounds like a candidate for Plasti-dip!

I considered this but I wouldn't be able to do the part where the sticker attaches it to the window...the part where it most looks like ass.

Also these things do get pretty hot not sure I would want to add another layer of possibly insulating material.

scyzer 09-06-2012 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foobar (Post 425207)
Sounds like a candidate for Plasti-dip!

I think the flash point of Plasti-dip may be too low for this camera, given a hot day in the sun.

Starscream15 09-06-2012 01:01 PM

Nice write-up and most creative use of a piano EVAR!

Rossman 09-06-2012 01:13 PM

Curious why you put a sticker over the LED, you can just turn off the LED using the software?

F1point4 09-06-2012 02:48 PM

The LED is an easy way for me to know what the camera status is. Otherwise I would have to rely on the voice, which doesn't happen very often.

I've only heard her speak

Memory card error
Unit turning on
Unit turning off
Normal Mode to Parking Mode
Parking Mode to Normal Mode

Rossman 09-06-2012 03:05 PM

If the LED is how you tell the status then why would you cover it with tape...?

I must be missing something obvious...

F1point4 09-06-2012 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rossman (Post 425569)
If the LED is how you tell the status then why would you cover it with tape...?

I must be missing something obvious...

haha, it is confusing is it. I didn't cover the entire ring. I left a tiny bit open so i can still see it. Goal was to make the camera stand out less while on in my car.

F1point4 09-06-2012 04:27 PM

I've been getting questions around where to acquire the items

Camera and Power Magic Pro
There are very few distributors in the USA that sell the camera. Our best bet is to order from Korea via eBay. Search eBay for DR400G-HD and look for listings for the season II model. To make things easier during shipping customs, contact the seller directly (through the eBay mail) and ask them to price out the unit with the power magic pro. Once the arrangement is agreed, the seller will send you a paypal invoice. Takes roughly a week to come if you get it expedited. I will admit its kind of a crapshoot picking a reputable seller. Choose at your discretion.

Fuses
The fuses found on the inside of the car are of the low-profile mini type. Check out the fuses at this link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuse_(automotive)

The type of fuse you will purchase will be dependent on the add-a-circuit used. I found out accidentally that low-profile mini fuses and mini fuses types are compatible.

In terms of size, you'll need fuses for the circuits that are tapped into, and fuses for the camera.
For the tapped circuits, check the manual for that. Most of the fuses are 7.5A, 10A, or 15A.

The season I camera has a maximum 4W power draw. The season II is 3W power draw. Taking into account the battery outputs 12.7V at full charge you'll need a fuse that can cover between 0.24A - 0.32A. Therefore a 1 Amp fuse should be plenty. Not sure if they sell fuses that small though. Because I planned on tapping into circuits that were 7.5A, I used them out of convenience. Keep in mind if you use fuses too large, a power surge could break the camera but not the fuse. That would defeat the purpose of having it in the first place haha.

Any automotive parts store (Autozone, O'Reilly's) is your best bet for purchasing fuses.


Add-a-circuit
So far I've seen versions that come in low-profile mini and mini fuse types. You can buy them at a variety of places local and online.

Mini Type
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QRSBW0/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00"]Pico 0956pt Mini Fused Circuit 16 Awg 10a : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame]


http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...ier=32416_0_0_

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...d=fuse+circuit



Low-profile mini type
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LATEST-LOW-P...item4abb89b83e

TennisHsu 09-06-2012 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rossman (Post 425569)
If the LED is how you tell the status then why would you cover it with tape...?

I must be missing something obvious...

Quote:

Originally Posted by F1point4 (Post 421997)

Top right of the ring is still exposed.

Smudgeous 09-06-2012 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F1point4 (Post 425745)
I've been getting questions around where to acquire the items

Camera and Power Magic Pro
There are very few distributors in the USA that sell the camera. Our best bet is to order from Korea via eBay. Search eBay for DR400G-HD and look for listings for the season II model. To make things easier during shipping customs, contact the seller directly (through the eBay mail) and ask them to price out the unit with the power magic pro. Once the arrangement is agreed, the seller will send you a paypal invoice. Takes roughly a week to come if you get it expedited. I will admit its kind of a crapshoot picking a reputable seller. Choose at your discretion.

Fuses
The fuses found on the inside of the car are of the low-profile mini type. Check out the fuses at this link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuse_(automotive)

The type of fuse you will purchase will be dependent on the add-a-circuit used. I found out accidentally that low-profile mini fuses and mini fuses types are compatible.

In terms of size, you'll need fuses for the circuits that are tapped into, and fuses for the camera.
For the tapped circuits, check the manual for that. Most of the fuses are 7.5A, 10A, or 15A.

The season I camera has a maximum 4W power draw. The season II is 3W power draw. Taking into account the battery outputs 12.7V at full charge you'll need a fuse that can cover between 0.24A - 0.32A. Therefore a 1 Amp fuse should be plenty. Not sure if they sell fuses that small though. Because I planned on tapping into circuits that were 7.5A, I used them out of convenience. Keep in mind if you use fuses too large, a power surge could break the camera but not the fuse. That would defeat the purpose of having it in the first place haha.

Any automotive parts store (Autozone, O'Reilly's) is your best bet for purchasing fuses.


Add-a-circuit
So far I've seen versions that come in low-profile mini and mini fuse types. You can buy them at a variety of places local and online.

Mini Type
Pico 0956pt Mini Fused Circuit 16 Awg 10a : Amazon.com : Automotive


http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...ier=32416_0_0_

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...d=fuse+circuit



Low-profile mini type
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LATEST-LOW-P...item4abb89b83e

Wouldn't an Add-a-circuit like this be ideal?

Edit: And huzzah! 2 Amp fuses!

F1point4 09-06-2012 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smudgeous (Post 426160)
Wouldn't an Add-a-circuit like this be ideal?

Edit: And huzzah! 2 Amp fuses!

Yes both of those would be ideal in this application. The concern is that they are hard to find at reputable dealers.

BRZranger 09-06-2012 08:24 PM

For the Session 2, I have a 3A fuse, can I use them in place of the 7.5A? If so, would I just follow exactly the install you posted?

Rossman 09-06-2012 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F1point4 (Post 425650)
haha, it is confusing is it. I didn't cover the entire ring. I left a tiny bit open so i can still see it. Goal was to make the camera stand out less while on in my car.

Ah cool, I haven't driven at night with mine yet so I don't know how irritating it is ;)


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