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DarrenDriven · 08-27-2012, 05:21 PM

Car has sat for 48 hours with no problems. I should take voltage readings to see what the drop is between sittings... I'll do that tonight and let it sit tomorrow.

xjohnx · 08-27-2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DarrenDriven

Car has sat for 48 hours with no problems. I should take voltage readings to see what the drop is between sittings... I'll do that tonight and let it sit tomorrow.

:brohug:

thanks, buddy.

travace · 08-27-2012, 05:51 PM

ohh thats hella nice. way better then messing around with a gopro IMO

civicdrivr · 08-27-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by xjohnx

still no battery issues with it wired to constant? What's the longest you leave the car sitting without driving?

After about a week in my CL the battery was dead.

squat12 · 08-27-2012, 07:12 PM

Not to pee in anyone's Wheaties here, but I was kinda hyped to get this device for my car, then I started reading the following thread:

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/merge...ad-1147913/24/

... as you can see, it goes for (currently) 74 pages. The executive summary is that it seems that the Blackvue has a fairly noticeable overheating problem, which appears to be exacerbated by leaving it in "park monitor" (or whatever it's called) mode, which is one of the big things I wanted to use it for to begin with.

xjohnx · 08-28-2012, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DarrenDriven

Car has sat for 48 hours with no problems. I should take voltage readings to see what the drop is between sittings... I'll do that tonight and let it sit tomorrow.

Actually, I forgot that I went ahead and ordered the Power Magic power controller when I ordered the camera. That should be here today.

If I install the power controller to the same constant hot wire that you wired directly to the camera (Positive to the GRN/YEL, Ground to the BLK/YEL), I should be golden, right?

BRZranger · 08-28-2012, 08:06 AM

A problem with this device is that it's a clearly visible electronic device to outside bystanders.

I don't like leaving obviously expensive items in plain view inside of any of my cars, reason being to prevent a potential car prowl.

This would be better IMO if the camera was more hidden. Not sure if a concealable blackvue-type camera exists...

Hix · 08-28-2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by brzranger

A problem with this device is that it's a clearly visible electronic device to outside bystanders.

I don't like leaving obviously expensive items in plain view inside of any of my cars, reason being to prevent a potential car prowl.

This would be better IMO if the camera was more hidden. Not sure if a concealable blackvue-type camera exists...

They do they are just of poor quality. The blackvue (from my observations of these cams) seems to be very stealthy. Most have large 3-4 piece suction cup clips to hold the camera. The Blackvue has a small round cup that 3m's to the windshield and then the camera locks in to the holster. If you are worried about theft you could remove the camera when parked, but honestly most people will think it is part of the mirror or possibly an anti-theft device.

F1point4 · 08-28-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by F1point4

When I get the add a circuits from the courier, I will do a DIY writeup for this camera and the power magic pro tapped into the fuse box.

Should be a jolly good time.

Add a circuits came in. Detailed writeup with power magic pro to come Friday.

Good day.

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F1point4

ATL BRZ · 08-29-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by F1point4

Add a circuits came in. Detailed writeup with power magic pro to come Friday.

Good day.

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F1point4

Looking forward to it!

cgrey · 08-29-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by F1point4

Add a circuits came in. Detailed writeup with power magic pro to come Friday.

Good day.

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F1point4

I used STOP and DRL for Constant and Switched, and the fuse box mounting screw grounds just fine.

F1point4 · 08-29-2012, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cgrey

I used STOP and DRL for Constant and Switched, and the fuse box mounting screw grounds just fine.

Thanks, I'll keep this in mind and verify with a multimeter.

F1point4 · 08-31-2012, 06:02 PM

Camera install is done. DIY is coming.

BRZranger · 09-04-2012, 04:47 PM

I just ordered the blackvue and power magic pro, but mine is the "Session 2" version, which supposedly addresses the overheating problem.

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08-27-2012, 07:12 PM	#47
squat12 Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ, 1967 corvette conv Location: redmond wa Posts: 15 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Not to pee in anyone's Wheaties here, but I was kinda hyped to get this device for my car, then I started reading the following thread: http://forums.redflagdeals.com/merge...ad-1147913/24/ ... as you can see, it goes for (currently) 74 pages. The executive summary is that it seems that the Blackvue has a fairly noticeable overheating problem, which appears to be exacerbated by leaving it in "park monitor" (or whatever it's called) mode, which is one of the big things I wanted to use it for to begin with.

08-28-2012, 08:06 AM	#49
BRZranger Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Everett, WA Posts: 736 Thanks: 996 Thanked 268 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s)	A problem with this device is that it's a clearly visible electronic device to outside bystanders. I don't like leaving obviously expensive items in plain view inside of any of my cars, reason being to prevent a potential car prowl. This would be better IMO if the camera was more hidden. Not sure if a concealable blackvue-type camera exists...

08-31-2012, 06:02 PM	#55
F1point4 Photo Specialist Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2013 Toyota 86 DGM 6MT Location: Texas Posts: 1,152 Thanks: 587 Thanked 1,805 Times in 420 Posts Mentioned: 94 Post(s)	Camera install is done. DIY is coming.

09-04-2012, 04:47 PM	#56
BRZranger Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Everett, WA Posts: 736 Thanks: 996 Thanked 268 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s)	I just ordered the blackvue and power magic pro, but mine is the "Session 2" version, which supposedly addresses the overheating problem.

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