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    GPS Bracket

    Short of dismantling it, does anyone know what GPS receiver is inside the bracket i.e. Ublox Neo or Sirfstar iii? Also does anyone know what pin does what on the bracket? 5V, Gnd, TX etc.
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    Smallest Ambarella Car DVR a.k.a. Mini 0801

    Mine is still going strong 3 weeks later on the Kingston card, can't fault it now, although it is bloody annoying that it should work regardless of what brand/size/class card is inserted. I can safely say the Kingston Class 4 16Gb card works without hiccups... on my version of hardware that is...
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    Smallest Ambarella Car DVR a.k.a. Mini 0801

    The same as most people here, Storage IO error, low speed card errors. I bought a 16Gb C4 kingston card, it's been perfect since.
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    Smallest Ambarella Car DVR a.k.a. Mini 0801

    Just a quick update, mine has been running without any issues for almost 2 weeks now, it's got to the point where i leave it in the car and forget it's there, i glance once in a while to check the recording indicator is blinking away. I pulled the card out today to be sure and yup, it's...
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    Smallest Ambarella Car DVR a.k.a. Mini 0801

    So am I reading this right there is no firmware update to the 20130903's? I have been using mine without fault for a week now on a 16Gb class 4 Kingston card, all stop starts, looping ok. :-/
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    Smallest Ambarella Car DVR a.k.a. Mini 0801

    Does your G sensor calibration menu option work? Mine says please keep machine still and does nothing.
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    Smallest Ambarella Car DVR a.k.a. Mini 0801

    Certainly looks like an issue with it being switched on and off, see what givoe say, probably won't get an answer for a while due to the holidays over there.
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    Smallest Ambarella Car DVR a.k.a. Mini 0801

    I'm sure it's something that will be fixed with a firmware update... just when. I'm half tempted to try the older .TS firmware with the C4 32Gb card. I love registrator viewer, but once the camera is stable and works I doubt I'll need to use the software so that's not a big issue for me, I just...
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    Smallest Ambarella Car DVR a.k.a. Mini 0801

    Exactly... depends how you look at it - I have another 40 years, while you can now put your feet up for a long deserved rest.
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    Smallest Ambarella Car DVR a.k.a. Mini 0801

    If you used motion detect mode it would need 24/7 power to it, not a good idea IMO as I wouldn't want to risk getting a flat battery if I left the car for any period of time. Mine is off a switched positive fuse (Something that is switched off when the ignition goes off) in my case the rear wiper.
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    Smallest Ambarella Car DVR a.k.a. Mini 0801

    Yes it would, some cars have a permanent live on the outlet like mine - I ended up wiring it into a switched positive fuse using a piggyback adapter.
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    Smallest Ambarella Car DVR a.k.a. Mini 0801

    Done it :) How I missed that one off is beyond me - I blame the fact I'm at work... too many distractions lol.
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    Smallest Ambarella Car DVR a.k.a. Mini 0801

    What is your recycle time? Jokiin pointed out that it's easier for the camera to recycle in longer loops rather than one minute ones, could you possibly try that and let us know what happens?
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    Smallest Ambarella Car DVR a.k.a. Mini 0801

    The testing I have done in the house was with a galaxy s3 charger and cable I use for charging my PS3 controller so I know both are good quality and work. We are still in the process of working out what card is best. Greater stability is being noticed with slower smaller cards. Not sure if...
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    Smallest Ambarella Car DVR a.k.a. Mini 0801

    Right, I have knocked up a quick form that you can fill in with all the info I think may be required to help debug the issue, plus it will save clogging up this thread. The form will email me the information so that it can be collated and passed on to the manufacturer...
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    Smallest Ambarella Car DVR a.k.a. Mini 0801

    You will probably find it will be problematic from this point on until you format the card. Watch the screen the Storage IO error flickers on and off quickly. For the record Test finished without errors. You can now delete the test files *.h2w or verify them again. Writing speed: 2.60 MByte/s...
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    Smallest Ambarella Car DVR a.k.a. Mini 0801

    What version fw are you running?
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    Smallest Ambarella Car DVR a.k.a. Mini 0801

    I was just about to say that, it could be gps as most people when they test on the bench use the usb connection.
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    Smallest Ambarella Car DVR a.k.a. Mini 0801

    Grrr, this is annoying, I have cancelled the order for the 16Gb class 4. Think I will just stick to the 4Gb one until / if this issue ever gets resolved. As much as I want to help, I don't want to keep throwing money at the problem hoping it will go away. There is an obvious flaw with the...
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    Smallest Ambarella Car DVR a.k.a. Mini 0801

    Yes but mine has a white sticker on it where as yours is black. I'm not sure it is a recycling problem as it hasn't got to the point of over writing the oldest file yet, it never gets that far, there was ~15Gb free on the card. The class 10 stopped when there was around 16Gb free.
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