Viofo A329T 3 Channel or A229T 3 Channel

[LexusMav70]

I will give it a look. Would be the way to go and save a considerable amount of money. Appreciate the tip.

 

[Chuck McCoy]

@LexusMav70
I really like the remote mounted SD Card Reader method because it lets the SD Card operate around 70℉ - 80℉ instead of 160℉ - 190℉ + when inserted into the side of the dash cam.
This reduction in temperature just for the SD Card is a “huge” factor in reliability.
When SD Cards get hot, they “slow down” and are more prone to malfunction.

Also in the rare event of theft, and the thief steals the camera off the windshield, the SD Card Reader will be in some other location.
So at least you have your data when you get back to the car.

There’s only one 1TB Micro SD Card that I’ve tested, and trust, (Vantrue Brand).
I’ve seen 2TB Micro SD Cards on Amazon but have not tested them.
This set up does NOT work with full size SD Cards.
It only works with Micro SD Cards.

 

[LexusMav70]

I have purchased some of the el cheapo sd cards and flash drives as well. They do not hold up.
I do like that idea of a remote mounted SD Card Reader.

 

[Velvetfoot]

el cheapo sd cards

Also possibly counterfeit.

 

[LexusMav70]

Very true

 

[LexusMav70]

Everything is ordered. Except the short custom HK6 cable. The lady agent said they had no such cable. And I had asked if they could make a custom version. We shall see.
Everything from Amazon should arrive in a day or two, the camera in a week or two hopefully.
A329T 3 Channel

 

[Chuck McCoy]

Everything is ordered. Except the short custom HK6 cable.

Congrats.
In the past customers have ordered custom length cables by SUBMIT A TICKET

 

[LexusMav70]

I will wait and see. Maybe I will get lucky--like I am with the lotto LOL.

 

[LexusMav70]

The support agent just replied this morning, telling me that a customer had customized one about 8". I don't know if that would be long enough.......thoughts..

 

[Chuck McCoy]

The support agent just replied this morning, telling me that a customer had customized one about 8". I don't know if that would be long enough.......thoughts..

I’m confused, the standard HK6 is;
1 Meter Long: 12V Power Wires
3 Meters Long: Type-C Cable
4 Meters Total Length

I think 12” inches of Power Wires, and 12” inches of Type-C cable, (total length 24” inches) would be OK.
Maybe open up your “rear view mirror pod” to double check.

 

[LexusMav70]

This is what she sent me. And I asked if it could be made longer--12" equivalent.

 

[LexusMav70]

I think she was using that as an example, but I stated I would need one 12". So I will have to wait till late this evening or in the morning for a reply. I think 12" cabling will work--it is rather compact. The wiring harness from the light console to the mirror power plug was about 12".

 

[LexusMav70]

No luck on the 12" cable. She only had the 8" one. I declined.

 

[Chuck McCoy]

She only had the 8" one.

In the past customers have been able to order CUSTOM length cables.
I would send a Direct Message to @VIOFO-Support here on DCT.

 

[VIOFO-Support]

No luck on the 12" cable. She only had the 8" one. I declined.

I will confirm if 12" can be customized for you.

 

[LexusMav70]

I will confirm if 12" can be customized for you.

Ok. Sounds great!

 

[LexusMav70]

Received A329T today. Ordered on 21st. Pretty darned fast. Have not had a chance to look it over yet. Hoping to get it installed or try out this weekend.

 

[Chuck McCoy]

Received A329T today. Ordered on 21st. Pretty darned fast. Have not had a chance to look it over yet. Hoping to get it installed or try out this weekend.

Please test camera for proper operation BEFORE you install in car.

 

[LexusMav70]

Absolutely! Will do all that before even attempting. Viofo Support told me that the short HK6 cable would be cost prohibitive. But Viofo support is going to ship out that 8" HK6 cable that they had. I will see if it fits. I will try to get the cameras and all that tested this afternoon and get it registered. Thanks!

 

[Chuck McCoy]

You may want to check lens focus before you install.