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JakeP
S P4996 ==> P02547
This is probably old news, but I hate to see any car but the Model S to be first in a technological offering!
New Corvette to come with built-in dashcam - Jan. 5, 2014
New Corvette to come with built-in dashcam - Jan. 5, 2014
DFibRL8R
Active Member
Just finished the installation of the Blackvue 550 front and rear cameras wired into the power source in the mic area (earlier vin vehicle). I found the advice on these installs was really difficult to consolidate being on a few different threads here and at the Tesla Forum. Eventually I pieced it together and have the following observations:
I went to Radio Shack but they didn't have any 5X20mm inline fuse holders. Instead, I just used the one that comes on the Blackvue power cord. Since it is a long cable, I chose to cut it out and reattach the end that plugs into the camera by soldering and insulating with heat shrink tubing. I probably could have just left the cable long, cut off the cigarette lighter end only and stuffed the excess under the headliner.
For the end that hooks into the power supply, I followed PattyChuck's post on page 2 opened the black connector and just layed the wires down on the contacts. I found it was a little difficult to close the connector all the way so I reinforced with electrical tape once I shut the connector to keep it from popping open.
I generally followed Chuck Lusin's technique on page 9 of this post for feeding the wire from back camera forward. It worked well but there is a lot of excess wire that is a little tough to get all tucked away at the end. I ended up running some into the A post and the rest under the head liner as he described. Overall, a fun project and I am happy with the result. Thank you to those who have already posted there techniques!
I went to Radio Shack but they didn't have any 5X20mm inline fuse holders. Instead, I just used the one that comes on the Blackvue power cord. Since it is a long cable, I chose to cut it out and reattach the end that plugs into the camera by soldering and insulating with heat shrink tubing. I probably could have just left the cable long, cut off the cigarette lighter end only and stuffed the excess under the headliner.
For the end that hooks into the power supply, I followed PattyChuck's post on page 2 opened the black connector and just layed the wires down on the contacts. I found it was a little difficult to close the connector all the way so I reinforced with electrical tape once I shut the connector to keep it from popping open.
I generally followed Chuck Lusin's technique on page 9 of this post for feeding the wire from back camera forward. It worked well but there is a lot of excess wire that is a little tough to get all tucked away at the end. I ended up running some into the A post and the rest under the head liner as he described. Overall, a fun project and I am happy with the result. Thank you to those who have already posted there techniques!
Has anyone try connecting the Dashcam to the ODB-II connector for power?
I was thinking of using something like these: 100cm OBD2 OBD II 16 Pin Male to Female Extension Cable 1M Car Diagnostic Cable | eBay , then cut off the female end and connect the dash cam (pin4 if chassis ground, pin 5 is signal ground, pin 16 is battery Voltage).
I was thinking of using something like these: 100cm OBD2 OBD II 16 Pin Male to Female Extension Cable 1M Car Diagnostic Cable | eBay , then cut off the female end and connect the dash cam (pin4 if chassis ground, pin 5 is signal ground, pin 16 is battery Voltage).
LuckyLuke
Model S P90DL
My installer took power from the obd power wires for the cam and Brodit iPhone cradle/charger. Added fuse as well. Works fine, power is always on.
LuckyLuke
Model S P90DL
Some pictures of the installed result:
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Cam is BlackVue DR500GW-HD
Test movie in the evening:
Test movie daytime:
Windscreen reflections can be reduced a bit by adding a polarizing filter, my next project
View attachment 39526View attachment 39527View attachment 39528
Cam is BlackVue DR500GW-HD
Test movie in the evening:
Windscreen reflections can be reduced a bit by adding a polarizing filter, my next project
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Windscreen reflections can be reduced a bit by adding a polarizing filter, my next project
I'm interested in how the polarizer project turns out.
I was thinking of trying that too after I install the DR500GW-HD. While the reflection don't effect the main purpose of the dashcam, which it crash recording, it's still bugs me a little every time I look at the videos (when it was installed in the Volt)
If you can access the wires behind the OBD2 connector, and the individual wires are separate (not bundled into a cable), you could use a vampire connector available at auto parts stores. I'm not sure what these are technically called, but they're really easy to use, and I've done this on the OBD2 connector of a different car.
I think I'm going to go with the connector cable. That way nothing is modified on the car itself. I would not want to damage any of the wiring by splicing into it. Probably overly paranoid, but I'd rather be safe than sorry.
LastNLSig
Active Member
I just posted a DYI for the BlackVue 550 dual cam installation.
It includes a simple way to get to a constant 12V power source from within the salon of the car.
http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/show...ron-amp-rear)-constant-power-source-from-dash
It includes a simple way to get to a constant 12V power source from within the salon of the car.
http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/show...ron-amp-rear)-constant-power-source-from-dash
About to pull the trigger on the BlackVue 550 dual cam. Noted there was a camera heating problem with the 500 model but reportedly that has been addressed in this new version. I do have Photosync on the entire car including front windshield so hopefully that will help. For those of you who have already installed, especially in warm climates, any issue? Any feedback would be appreciated before I order...thanks
im using this right now, it has a 140 degree cam and it works great
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HD-1080P-2-7-Car-DVR-Vehicle-Camera-Recorder-Dash-Cam-G-sensor-HDMI-GS8000-/380780663903?pt=US_Surveillance_Digital_Video_Recorders_Cards&hash=item58a84bd45f
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HD-1080P-2-7-Car-DVR-Vehicle-Camera-Recorder-Dash-Cam-G-sensor-HDMI-GS8000-/380780663903?pt=US_Surveillance_Digital_Video_Recorders_Cards&hash=item58a84bd45f
Has anyone installed a roadhawk HD? Seems like a better camera.
http://domestic.roadhawk.co.uk/
http://www.amazon.com/-Timetec-Wind...F8&qid=1394676914&sr=8-1&keywords=roadhawk+hd
http://domestic.roadhawk.co.uk/
http://www.amazon.com/-Timetec-Wind...F8&qid=1394676914&sr=8-1&keywords=roadhawk+hd
HankLloydRight
No Roads
I did exactly this and posted the results here:
Yet another hardwired Dashcam install -- 100% reversible/no splicing/no tapping
I should have bought the kind of cable you posted. Instead I got a OBD ribbon cable which was a bit more delicate that I would have preferred. I may switch it out next time I'm in the mood to tinker around.
abs
Member
Fuse number?
...so am I.
If anyone, has a fuse number that ties to the spare 12v connector behind the microphone cover, I would love to learn what it is. In the meantime, I continue trial-and-error, but at least one of the empty fuse sockets seem to be loose -- as if there are no metal connectors on the inside. Hope that't not the one.
Used all the great tips to do the installation, but have not been able to get the spare 12v connector to go live.
And what's the logic of the Model S having no spare fuses?
...so am I.
If anyone, has a fuse number that ties to the spare 12v connector behind the microphone cover, I would love to learn what it is. In the meantime, I continue trial-and-error, but at least one of the empty fuse sockets seem to be loose -- as if there are no metal connectors on the inside. Hope that't not the one.
Used all the great tips to do the installation, but have not been able to get the spare 12v connector to go live.
And what's the logic of the Model S having no spare fuses?
I did the install a few months ago... I just went out and looked which fuse I replaced then (for the spare wire behind the microphone grill).
It is in fuse box #2 (the one on the left), and it was fuse number 50.
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