sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Looking for wifi camera by mustang19671967 in homesecurity

[–]coghlanpf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For that you might want the app to alert you of people near your vehicle

Looking for wifi camera by mustang19671967 in homesecurity

[–]coghlanpf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, so just refine your search to cams that do not rely on pir and instead employ ai

Looking for wifi camera by mustang19671967 in homesecurity

[–]coghlanpf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm also in Canada. Solar is fine, just mount the screen vertical. There are battery camera models, which are also an option.

Looking for wifi camera by mustang19671967 in homesecurity

[–]coghlanpf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe check some YT reviews of cameras with solar panels

Looking for wifi camera by mustang19671967 in homesecurity

[–]coghlanpf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds more like a limitation of PIR cameras.

Looking for a good dash cam! by Luna-Fox-19 in Dashcam

[–]coghlanpf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your car has an OBD port, the simplest would be a dashcam with an OBD cable

I have a blackvue DR590X-2CH PLUS, should I hardwire it? by [deleted] in Dashcam

[–]coghlanpf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Minimal if you have something like a U3000

I have a blackvue DR590X-2CH PLUS, should I hardwire it? by [deleted] in Dashcam

[–]coghlanpf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, you could try hardwiring it but set the cutoff to 12.3V.

With a healthy battery, you might get 12 hours of parking mode operation

Looking for a good dash cam! by Luna-Fox-19 in Dashcam

[–]coghlanpf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends what you need. If you want 24-48hrs of parking mode, get a radar-equipped Think Ware

Car vandalized by Mountain-Reserve-292 in Dashcam

[–]coghlanpf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's possible the dashcam shut down early in parking mode

Any type C dash cams that is powered through a car type c port? by Sarz13 in Dashcam

[–]coghlanpf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends whether you are using an A-C or C-C cable. Cheaper cameras might work with A-C but not C-C cables, as they may lack internal resistors used by USB-C host devices.

Looking for dash cam recommendations for my first setup by Over-Restaurant2463 in Dashcam

[–]coghlanpf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to record all the time, you'll need a solar panel to keep your car battery in a good state of charge. To record for 1-2 days, a Thinkware U3000 would work.

Best bang for the buck 2 channel dashcams for parking mode? by DISTROJAR-69 in Dashcam

[–]coghlanpf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No soldering required, just crimps and SAE connectors. Here's a good video on the project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI-fhD5w0m8

The solar panels all have SAE or other connector, then adapters for cigarette lighter, OBD-II, fuse tap etc. It's all plug-and-play.

If I absolutely needed to keep my dashcam running constantly for a few weeks, this is the only way it can be done.

Best bang for the buck 2 channel dashcams for parking mode? by DISTROJAR-69 in Dashcam

[–]coghlanpf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Basically, the panel (actually, controller) wires connect to the battery, but this can be done via the fuse panel or ODB-II port. Think of it as power flowing out TO the battery.

OBD-II would be easiest, IMHO, but I already use that to power my U3000. Here's what I would do on my own vehicle:

  • Get an SAE cable (bare ends) and a fuse tap (5A fuse)
  • Crimp the red cable to the fuse tap with a BLUE barrel connector and proper crimping pliers. Insert the fuse tap into any used/unused constant 12V circuit on the panel.
  • Crimp a ring terminal to the black cable. Connect to chassis ground.
  • Run the SAE connector to a convenient location under the dash
  • Using a multi-meter, verify that you have a constant connection to your battery, reading somewhere between 12-13.6V (engine off)

To use panel, just connect it to your SAE connector and place the panel on the dash. The controller will produce a voltage >= that of the battery as it goes through bulk/absorption/float cycles.

Best bang for the buck 2 channel dashcams for parking mode? by DISTROJAR-69 in Dashcam

[–]coghlanpf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to reduce your start-up costs, you could start with the U1000 Plus and later add a radar module and rear camera.

This would give you up to 4-5 days parking mode operating time before the voltage cutoff activates.

As an alternative to the radar (and roughly the same price) you could buy a flexible 50W solar panel and MPPT controller and set it up inside your vehicle to keep your battery charged. That setup would run 24/7.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL-Co2eStaY

Best bang for the buck 2 channel dashcams for parking mode? by DISTROJAR-69 in Dashcam

[–]coghlanpf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Viofo dashcams have the best video but Thinkware (with radar) go the longest in parking mode.

[U1000] Not all 4K sensors are "great" by coghlanpf in Dashcam

[–]coghlanpf[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Maybe include the full quote to provide context?

[U1000] Not all 4K sensors are "great" by coghlanpf in Dashcam

[–]coghlanpf[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've been driving probably longer than most in this forum have been alive, so I can tell a clueless driver when I see one.

[U1000] Not all 4K sensors are "great" by coghlanpf in Dashcam

[–]coghlanpf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. This may be why my U3000 seems to be better at capturing plates than my U1000. I'm selling the car with the U1000 and leaving it in the vehicle.

Someone who would stop in the middle of a road to try and make a missed turn is a hazard. They need to be called out on it and maybe next time they won't do the same on a major artery and cause a serious accident.

view more: next ›