Hey guys,
just guess I have to declare the GPS problem to you.
the mini 0806 camera was planed on April.2014 and start fabrication on Aug.2014, we got some major bugs on the first samples (validating sample on Sep) and the second samples (engineer sample on Oct) and third samples (improving sample on Nov) and finally solved on the forth samples on Dec which are same with the production units.
When we send the engineer samples on Octomber, we found there are dark corners on the image when rotate the GPS mount to some place. There are two approach to solve, narrow the wide angle from 135 degree to 120 degree like 0805, or make a new thiner GPS mount. We don't want to compromise on the wide angle because this is a high end dash camera so the only choice is a new GPS mount. At the same time, we sent out the testing cameras and noticed the testers the known bugs.
on Nov, we got the new GPS mount, then we made a lot of test. We found the electronic interference is more than 0801/0805 because the GPS antana is much closer to camera body, the GPS signal is 2DB lower; the lock time will be slightly delayed but acceptable.
After the first batch mini 0806 sent out, we got some feedback about the GPS issue, we checked the production line immediately. we found the assembling workers sort the GPS cable with different method of engineer, so GPS cable maybe cut by the plastic housing when rotate the camera body many times. we asked them to correct the assemblng process and consider how to improve from source. Then we reworked the mold and verify, then produce the 2nd batch camera.
At the same time, we are making a external GPS unit which can make the GPS antana less interference. the GPS locks in 40 seconds in our test. The new external GPS antana can be used in the 3rd batch, the end of March, after we get back from holiday.
And the new Parking Guard Mount is under testing now.
hope all you guys understand we made a lot of efforts to make the mini 0806 better and better. Just be more patient.
Happy Chinese New Year
GONG-XI-FA-CAI
Rayman @MEGtech