My goals:
*Small size
*Automatically records (no buttons to press each time I drive)
*Uses removable memory card
*When memory card fills, auto overwrite of oldest files
*No monthly subscription required
Each persons requirements will probably be different.
This is the one I ended up buying:
Amazon.com
I realize this is just 1080 resolution; all I want is to show I am not at fault… not lift fingerprints from a satellite image like on NCIS
Also, you can access the camera via smartphone Bluetooth; but not required for daily operation.
Camera has USB port, you connect supplied power harness to the port, then plug it into another USB port for powering. Starts recording automatically after power applied. It came with one of those 12v USB adapters:
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But I wanted this to be hard wired, so I used one of those modules you buy on eBay; 12-24v input, and had the proper USB jack for this project:
24W USB QC 3.0 Fast Charge Step-down Buck Module Power 12V 24V DC Input | eBay
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connected to a USB tester; input voltage was 12vdc
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Ran the power wire across the top and down the pillar (behind the side air bag; not in front of ), and then down to the drivers footwell fuse box; tapped into a switched 12v fuse. Completely hidden.
Was able to mount the camera behind the mirror so that I don’t see it when driving (another goal):
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Works fine for what I was wanting.
*Small size
*Automatically records (no buttons to press each time I drive)
*Uses removable memory card
*When memory card fills, auto overwrite of oldest files
*No monthly subscription required
Each persons requirements will probably be different.
This is the one I ended up buying:
Amazon.com
I realize this is just 1080 resolution; all I want is to show I am not at fault… not lift fingerprints from a satellite image like on NCIS
Also, you can access the camera via smartphone Bluetooth; but not required for daily operation.
Camera has USB port, you connect supplied power harness to the port, then plug it into another USB port for powering. Starts recording automatically after power applied. It came with one of those 12v USB adapters:
But I wanted this to be hard wired, so I used one of those modules you buy on eBay; 12-24v input, and had the proper USB jack for this project:
24W USB QC 3.0 Fast Charge Step-down Buck Module Power 12V 24V DC Input | eBay
connected to a USB tester; input voltage was 12vdc
Ran the power wire across the top and down the pillar (behind the side air bag; not in front of
), and then down to the drivers footwell fuse box; tapped into a switched 12v fuse. Completely hidden.Was able to mount the camera behind the mirror so that I don’t see it when driving (another goal):
Works fine for what I was wanting.
