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    Linus tech tips on dashcams.

    Been answering some replies there, mostly sending people here for info :) So many are the great unwashed and misunderstanding, but we can fix some of that :cool:
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    HK3 hard wire kit - terrible voltage regulation

    Nobody is claiming that there wasn't a problem with a batch (or a few batches) of Viofo-supplied PS's. That did happen, and was supposedly rectified, after which the reports of that issue ceased. I have long complained myself about the near-industry-wide use of USB connectors in dashcams as...
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    What happens if full of saved video?

    Dashcams do require maintenance, though checking and formatting the card every month or two is usually adequate. Cards do wear out, which is normal and not any fault of the dashcam. You only get out of anything the effort you put into it, and if you're not willing to put any effort into it then...
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    Stay away from the A139 and Viofo!

    @StrayCam is once again not seeing anything they don't want to. My "even keel" does extend to customer support- even Viofo's- and for you to insinuate that just because I get free cams to test that it affects my integrity and honesty is an attack on my personal character, totally unfounded, and...
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    Viofo A229 - Dual channel 2K+2K dashcam with Wi-Fi

    Let's also look at the poles to the left of the LED-illuminated sign, where the effect doesn't show. That clearly indicates that the multiple-imaging isn't inherent in the cam. LED's operate on a wide range of frequencies so anomalies like this are to be expected and will vary wildly from light...
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    Cannot hardwire

    Welcome to DCT @NigelB :) You might find a more definitive answer on available power on a vehicle-specific forum. You could also get a "Charger Doctor" device for a few quid and use it with your phone to test the available power of each USB port. In general, lower-performance dashcams use less...
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    Drained battery. Broken 3-wire VIOFO hardwire kit or other issue ?

    There is a miniscule amount of power being drawn at all times with any HWK, and in fact with any modern car too. It's not enough to be a consideration unless the car is going to be parked several months, and then the car itself will be what uses most of that energy. I've only used Viofo's HK3-C...
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    Tinting front windows/windscreen (within legal limits) for dash cam security - any good?

    I think tinting is as much of a liability as an asset in this consideration, as it might draw attention to the vehicle with thieves wondering what it is that you have which you don't want seen? Dark tinting is common and doesn't attract attention in desert climates, but will attract attention in...
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    My T130 stops recording out of nowhere...then restarts.

    I experienced similar issues with my T130 however mine were tracked down to powering where I had an intermittent connection in my power socket. As best I can tell the socket condition was present before I used it for the T-130, but the other cams which had used it weren't as sensitive to...
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    What happens if full of saved video?

    IIRC the protected file folder of Garmin dashcams has a size limit, beyond which it begins looping those files. They are also automatically 'saved to vault' if you have that function enabled in the cam and have an internet connection. Normally it would be a good approach, but a problem comes...
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    Viofo A229 Duo received

    Oh yes, nice van! :love: You don't see nice old vans here since they're all turned into work trucks (including mine) and they're usually then driven to death or beaten to death because they have low resale value compared to any other type of vehicle. Nobody cares about them :cry: but I do...
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    Pre-order for A229 on May 20th 2022

    On smaller cards (or any cheapish goods really) neither I nor anyone I know bother with using a warranty. If it's something you really need there's no time to wait, and you have better things to do with the time it would take to deal with it. "Cheapish" is relative and subjective so that will...
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    Dashcam- Security issue.

    Before I had multiple cams I recorded audio on a separate device which I could decide what to do with. Now I have audio on some cams and not on others, and if I want there to be no audio it's an easy matter to make it disappear. But mostly I no longer care because I'm not going to call someone a...
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    Dashcam Vs Speed Gun

    I saw a news article announcing that Ford has done this in their testing department already. It wouldn't take too much to implement, nor do I imagine that it would be too hard for someone with enough computer and coding experience to over-ride. People are already reprogramming their cars to...
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    Stay away from the A139 and Viofo!

    @faroutxxx I've responded in the other thread already but it seems this member hasn't checked out what most of the reviewers and testers here actually say and report about the products we get offered to us. In several of my cam reviews you'll find ones ranging from great to good to some I...
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    Stay away from the A139 and Viofo!

    I tried all the settings with mine, and I've found this to be as reliable and trouble-free cam as I've ever had. I'm not on the latest FW, and I do recall there being some 'bugs' found with certain FW versions but those were quickly fixed- and faster than Microsoft does with their buggy updates...
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    Porsche Driver Got a Little Close

    My approach to idiots is to first take care of me, then if I can accommodate them I'll try but that presents it's own problem because it only encourages them to be stupid again. I prefer idiots to be ahead of me, not behind, so I can better keep an eye on them. The law here is that you must...
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    Music, inspires you

    I was fortunate enough to see John Mayall in person many years ago :D Music used to be huge for me but with my increasing deafness and one ear catching only a few very limited tone ranges it isn't as enjoyable as it once was :( Phil
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    Viofo A229 - Dual channel 2K+2K dashcam with Wi-Fi

    Not seeing any GPS/speed display on this vid, so perhaps it is a faulty mount? Phil
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    VIOFO A229 Duo - First Look

    Mine seems great. Phil
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