Checking out the various recent How-To posts, it seems like everyone is wiring their dashcam off the fuse box. I'm thinking I don't need to, but...
OK, background first. 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. I have two cigarette lighters in the dash, one ignition-only-on and the other always on, each connected to their own 20A fuse. I have taken out both cig lighters (don't smoke) and replaced with USB power ports (each with dual ports: 1A & 2.1A). These are wired to the previous wires right behind the dash, connected with some wire nuts and wrapped in electrical tape. (On a side note: should I use any other connectors to secure auto wires together? It works, but I didn't know if there's anything more auto-specific.)
I currently have my Mobius powered by my ignition-only-on USB port with a mini-USB cable hanging down but wish to hardwire it behind the dash for that "clean" look.
This is where I enter unknown territory. I previously tried this, using the same hardwire kit that I currently have by connecting to the wires behind the dash. Just adding them into the wire nut and extending the circuit. But, when I turned on the ignition, it blew the circuit, blowing apart the 12v --> 5v converter and killing the USB port. The fuse in the fuse box and my Mobius were fine (thank God).
So then, this raises my question: am I doing it incorrectly? The USB port draws 2.1A, the Mobius maybe 2A when recording. Why would my 20A circuit go kerplouey?
Thanks for any help.
OK, background first. 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. I have two cigarette lighters in the dash, one ignition-only-on and the other always on, each connected to their own 20A fuse. I have taken out both cig lighters (don't smoke) and replaced with USB power ports (each with dual ports: 1A & 2.1A). These are wired to the previous wires right behind the dash, connected with some wire nuts and wrapped in electrical tape. (On a side note: should I use any other connectors to secure auto wires together? It works, but I didn't know if there's anything more auto-specific.)
I currently have my Mobius powered by my ignition-only-on USB port with a mini-USB cable hanging down but wish to hardwire it behind the dash for that "clean" look.
This is where I enter unknown territory. I previously tried this, using the same hardwire kit that I currently have by connecting to the wires behind the dash. Just adding them into the wire nut and extending the circuit. But, when I turned on the ignition, it blew the circuit, blowing apart the 12v --> 5v converter and killing the USB port. The fuse in the fuse box and my Mobius were fine (thank God).
So then, this raises my question: am I doing it incorrectly? The USB port draws 2.1A, the Mobius maybe 2A when recording. Why would my 20A circuit go kerplouey?
Thanks for any help.