I just thought I’d share with you I finished my self install of a 4 channel DR900S (2x 2CH) in an SUV. Each main camera has a Samsung Endurance Pro 128GB card.
The main units are on the front & back windscreens & the 2 smaller cameras are on the rear side windows
Effectively 360dg surround view
They are powered by 2x B-124 batteries that are plugged into the front & rear 12v sockets. The front battery is under the passenger front seat & the rear battery in the rear ‘under floor’ storage compartment.
I didn’t hard wire the batteries because the connection to the 12v sockets is so discreet & hardwiring can kill your 12v battery sooner than usual (I’ve already experienced it in another car). Additionally, the fuse panel & fuses themselves are in a deliberately difficult location to access, so it’s just not worth the hassle.
The 4G dongle spits out a wifi signal that the cameras connect to & is a powered by a Xiaomi Mi 2s 10,000 mah powerbank that itself is recharged via USB cable to in car USB ports.
I have 2 accounts on the Blackvue free plan - 1 account per 2-CH set. Auto upload set for motion & impact detection
The batteries seem to only last around 15 hours when parked - I think it’s because of the constant wifi signal. Might get 2 extra batteries, not sure yet.
Anyway just thought I’d share
The main units are on the front & back windscreens & the 2 smaller cameras are on the rear side windows
Effectively 360dg surround view
They are powered by 2x B-124 batteries that are plugged into the front & rear 12v sockets. The front battery is under the passenger front seat & the rear battery in the rear ‘under floor’ storage compartment.
I didn’t hard wire the batteries because the connection to the 12v sockets is so discreet & hardwiring can kill your 12v battery sooner than usual (I’ve already experienced it in another car). Additionally, the fuse panel & fuses themselves are in a deliberately difficult location to access, so it’s just not worth the hassle.
The 4G dongle spits out a wifi signal that the cameras connect to & is a powered by a Xiaomi Mi 2s 10,000 mah powerbank that itself is recharged via USB cable to in car USB ports.
I have 2 accounts on the Blackvue free plan - 1 account per 2-CH set. Auto upload set for motion & impact detection
The batteries seem to only last around 15 hours when parked - I think it’s because of the constant wifi signal. Might get 2 extra batteries, not sure yet.
Anyway just thought I’d share