cporeaux
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- F800Pro
Hi,
I have since near 2 years a F800Pro 2 channels, bought at clove.co.uk (nearest from France), with hardwire original kit.
After a first installation with only +ACC, i added the permanent + (but don't enable Parking mode, not yet (waiting for my decision to buy an intermediary battery pack).
Doesn't matter.
Since middle of June, i had issues with my F800Pro that was randomly shutting down or restarting when it wants ;-(
It was calm for one or two weeks, and since middle o July, only worked for 2 or three times, during driving.
So i made many tries :
- changing card (from original 32 to a Samsung Evo 128 or a Samsung 256 Evo Plus) => no change;
- trying with different cards to copy the current firware or oldest firmware : no boot at all;
- trying with an empty card : no boot too;
- trying to check if voltage at cable source is ok : 13V for both and 0V when no contact for +ACC;
- trying voltage in input dashcam jack : 13V for both, and +ACC at 0 when off;
- i didn't change anything in wire in my car.
- When camera starting (when it wants), video first timestamped in 2098, then with correct datetime (so normal working and ADAS working too).
I asked to clove for guarantee, but only one year ;-(
So after all my tests and because there's no warranty and hardwire is not the source (cable doesn't move and V are presents), i tried to opened the camera (what i've done with my low-price oldest ones).
Here is the result :
01/ Back of the camera with plastic protection for screws and 4 screws to remove :
03/ The same with the front part :
04/ When opened, with the mainboard and a litlle one for buttons and 'buzzer' link :
05/ The mainboard with condo at the bottom:
other view :
06/ Camera with the connector to the mainboard, with internal view too:
07/ 'buzzer' with PCB for buttons (please notice LED central whole to avoid cross-LED light):
14/ Through connection, should be working (except if something lock V):
15/ Closest view:
16/ Normal color for onboard alimentation connectors ???
From latest photo, i don't know if these colors are normal or not.
I don't know if someone can tell me..
Other point, i am very surprised that for the battery (look the latest picture), the + connector of the little battery is VERY close to the '-' !
I saw the same PCB for the Q800Pro (at the US conformity declaration website, fccid.io), F800Pro label too ;-) FCCID.io (Internal Photo)
I also saw on this site that the U1000 PCB looks like *800[Pro], same battery specificity...
So this thread to share with you the internal side of the product !
But the point that surprised me the much during this is the quality of ABS (enclosure) and all protections inside. It's very very far from what i had on other first-price dashcam.
Last point : i decided to buy a Q800 1CH for replacement, as U1000 is not available and i already have everything ready in my car... I'll keep back cam and current wires.
I have since near 2 years a F800Pro 2 channels, bought at clove.co.uk (nearest from France), with hardwire original kit.
After a first installation with only +ACC, i added the permanent + (but don't enable Parking mode, not yet (waiting for my decision to buy an intermediary battery pack).
Doesn't matter.
Since middle of June, i had issues with my F800Pro that was randomly shutting down or restarting when it wants ;-(
It was calm for one or two weeks, and since middle o July, only worked for 2 or three times, during driving.
So i made many tries :
- changing card (from original 32 to a Samsung Evo 128 or a Samsung 256 Evo Plus) => no change;
- trying with different cards to copy the current firware or oldest firmware : no boot at all;
- trying with an empty card : no boot too;
- trying to check if voltage at cable source is ok : 13V for both and 0V when no contact for +ACC;
- trying voltage in input dashcam jack : 13V for both, and +ACC at 0 when off;
- i didn't change anything in wire in my car.
- When camera starting (when it wants), video first timestamped in 2098, then with correct datetime (so normal working and ADAS working too).
I asked to clove for guarantee, but only one year ;-(
So after all my tests and because there's no warranty and hardwire is not the source (cable doesn't move and V are presents), i tried to opened the camera (what i've done with my low-price oldest ones).
Here is the result :
01/ Back of the camera with plastic protection for screws and 4 screws to remove :
02/ Opening the case by the rear part, 3 plastic block (quite strong) :
03/ The same with the front part :
04/ When opened, with the mainboard and a litlle one for buttons and 'buzzer' link :
05/ The mainboard with condo at the bottom:
06/ Camera with the connector to the mainboard, with internal view too:
07/ 'buzzer' with PCB for buttons (please notice LED central whole to avoid cross-LED light):
08/ Both PCB too, other view , and upper connector to enable to remove it:
09/ Back of the mainboard :
10/ 'Thinkware connectors', for service i think :
11/ Voltmeter for first condo:
12/ Voltmeter for second condo:
13/ Little battery itself, directly to it, correct Voltage :
14/ Through connection, should be working (except if something lock V):
15/ Closest view:
16/ Normal color for onboard alimentation connectors ???
From latest photo, i don't know if these colors are normal or not.
I don't know if someone can tell me..
Other point, i am very surprised that for the battery (look the latest picture), the + connector of the little battery is VERY close to the '-' !
I saw the same PCB for the Q800Pro (at the US conformity declaration website, fccid.io), F800Pro label too ;-) FCCID.io (Internal Photo)
I also saw on this site that the U1000 PCB looks like *800[Pro], same battery specificity...
So this thread to share with you the internal side of the product !
But the point that surprised me the much during this is the quality of ABS (enclosure) and all protections inside. It's very very far from what i had on other first-price dashcam.
Last point : i decided to buy a Q800 1CH for replacement, as U1000 is not available and i already have everything ready in my car... I'll keep back cam and current wires.
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