New Car Dash Camera

gspannu · 08-14-2014, 03:32 AM

I have just signed up to this innovative car dash camera.

Seems promising...

See these links for more details.
Link 1
Link 2
Link 3

I have no association to this company; but I found the product very interesting, hence posting it here.

Some pictures here.

AP · 08-14-2014, 05:57 AM

that looks quite interesting, thanks

550Reasons · 08-14-2014, 09:15 AM

This is perfect, only reason I dont have one is because of all the cables id have to run, just too lazy

gspannu · 08-14-2014, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pricojorge

This is perfect, only reason I dont have one is because of all the cables id have to run, just too lazy

Same here, hence I have ordered one already...

Russkey · 08-14-2014, 10:39 AM

Nice

Grover432 · 08-14-2014, 10:42 AM

Is this a dash cam or a security camera? What I would really like is a small dash camera that would mount on the back of the rear view mirror and have battery power via solar, then transmit to a receiver in the car. No wires, no batteries for the camera, with the receiver/recorder powered via USB.

The company that is going to crack this market open will be the one that integrates (easily) a dash cam into the rear view mirror housing by replacing the back of the housing with their custom fit piece which incorporates the camera (similar to the way weather tech fits car mats into cars). The problem is always getting power to the mirror location without having to take the headliner down. Once this problem is cracked, I could see huge sales potential. I'd invest in that business model.

I'd like to have a dash cam, but don't want to see it in the car.

Antique-ace · 08-14-2014, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Grover432

The problem is always getting power to the mirror location without having to take the headliner down.

This really isn't a problem in an F10. You can easily tap power from the mirror housing. I did this for my radar detector, and if I get a car cam, I'll tap the power the same way.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=546557

mike@x-ph.com · 08-14-2014, 11:41 AM

Looks good

gspannu · 08-14-2014, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grover432

Is this a dash cam or a security camera? What I would really like is a small dash camera that would mount on the back of the rear view mirror and have battery power via solar, then transmit to a receiver in the car. No wires, no batteries for the camera, with the receiver/recorder powered via USB.

I'd like to have a dash cam, but don't want to see it in the car.

This is exactly what you want; if I have understood you correctly.

Solar powered camera with base unit hidden somewhere and powered by USB. No wires, no charging issues. As for mounting, you can possibly mount this hidden behind the mirror.
This does act as a dashcam exactly as you want.

Grover432 · 09-01-2014, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gspannu

This is exactly what you want; if I have understood you correctly.

Solar powered camera with base unit hidden somewhere and powered by USB. No wires, no charging issues. As for mounting, you can possibly mount this hidden behind the mirror.
This does act as a dashcam exactly as you want.

I want a solar powered dash cam mounted to the back side of the rear view mirror with Bluetooth transmission to the base unit recording the video and powered by USB.

ARKONE · 09-01-2014, 12:34 PM

Sorry, but that is ugly. I don't want some giant metallic circular thing on my windshield...

Grover432 · 09-01-2014, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tfa372

Sorry, but that is ugly. I don't want some giant metallic circular thing on my windshield...

If their project gets off the ground, you can buy it for a bit less in black.

martin mustang · 09-02-2014, 02:29 AM

Not sure about the shape! Prefer also a camera that bland in with the interior with minimum visibility! One that fit behind the mirror so from the driver side you hardly see it.

Grover432 · 09-02-2014, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martin mustang

Not sure about the shape! Prefer also a camera that bland in with the interior with minimum visibility! One that fit behind the mirror so from the driver side you hardly see it.

Exactly

gspannu · 09-28-2014, 08:43 AM

This project seems to be coming along nicely.

97% funding completed... and a few more days to go !!!

So, if you are interested, sign up now and get this a bit cheaper than retail price once it is launched.

ausfahrt · 10-03-2014, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by gspannu

This project seems to be coming along nicely.

97% funding completed... and a few more days to go !!!

So, if you are interested, sign up now and get this a bit cheaper than retail price once it is launched.

I want to know the video quality before I purchase one. They show the product but no actual footage of the camera recording anything. I tried looking but do you know how many mega pixels are the cameras? The page say's only 2 HD cameras no other information!

immx · 10-03-2014, 02:57 PM

I am very interested in this, but I think I'll wait until launch and then order

fung0001 · 10-09-2014, 07:51 AM

the design of the car mount is so delicate........

it will become a legal weapon during car crash

rmk83 · 11-10-2014, 09:15 AM

I went about this a slightly different way, for anyone who's interested I documented the installation over here (seemed the more appropriate forum) https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/thread...5-series.7912/

Very discreet and can be easily reversed (I kept the original trim pieces, and I can just swap them out)

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Grover432 Lieutenant 22 Rep 585 Posts Drives: 2013 535 XDrive Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Is this a dash cam or a security camera? What I would really like is a small dash camera that would mount on the back of the rear view mirror and have battery power via solar, then transmit to a receiver in the car. No wires, no batteries for the camera, with the receiver/recorder powered via USB. The company that is going to crack this market open will be the one that integrates (easily) a dash cam into the rear view mirror housing by replacing the back of the housing with their custom fit piece which incorporates the camera (similar to the way weather tech fits car mats into cars). The problem is always getting power to the mirror location without having to take the headliner down. Once this problem is cracked, I could see huge sales potential. I'd invest in that business model. I'd like to have a dash cam, but don't want to see it in the car. __________________ 2013 535 X Drive, Alpine White/M Sport/Executive/Apps/Black Dakota/Fineline Anthracite Last edited by Grover432; 08-14-2014 at 10:51 AM..
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martin mustang Major 257 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: 640d,X5 45e, 911c4s, 635csi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Not sure about the shape! Prefer also a camera that bland in with the interior with minimum visibility! One that fit behind the mirror so from the driver side you hardly see it.
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gspannu Major 199 Rep 1,207 Posts Drives: F10 535, F82 M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	This project seems to be coming along nicely. 97% funding completed... and a few more days to go !!! So, if you are interested, sign up now and get this a bit cheaper than retail price once it is launched. __________________ ---
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rmk83 New Member 6 Rep 16 Posts Drives: BMW 520d F11 2014 (B47) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	I went about this a slightly different way, for anyone who's interested I documented the installation over here (seemed the more appropriate forum) https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/thread...5-series.7912/ Very discreet and can be easily reversed (I kept the original trim pieces, and I can just swap them out)
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