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This is how I hardwired my Mobius to my motorcycle discretely.
Required:
Mobius Mount that uses sticky tape (forgot the name)
Hardwire kit- found online or at most stores
I didn't want to have to turn on a camera manually every time I went for a ride. So I hard wired it using the kits. I don't have a license plate lamp, so I used that connector. I cut the tips of the mini usb hardwire kit and matched it to the motorcycle so I could quickly disconnect and connect. It would also allow me to easily return the bike back to stock form without having to deal with splicing wires. I ran the wire from the back through the body, all the way to the front, avoiding hot spots. The wire still had a lot left after it reached the front.
The discrete location was under the nose. It isn't very visible and I had no problems with theft for the couple months I had it on.
It is hardly even noticeable if you aren't looking for it.
Pros:
Discrete
Automatically turns on with bike
Cons:
Camera holder is very stiff and removing the camera can be difficult
I would forget to download videos
Too low to the ground, it would only directly ahead and not the surrounding areas when it tight spaces (i.e. filtering)
Just one issue: the hard wire kit was a little too long. One day I disconnected the camera and forgot to hook the wire back in. Unfortunately, since the wire was too long when disconnected, it rubbed through on the wheel and ruined the wire. I tried to resolder it together, but I think it damaged the little circuit box on the hardwire kit.
I temporarily decided to mount it to my helmet, and just fell in love with the difference.
In hindsight, if I were to do it again, I would probably tie the wire off somewhere to prevent it from rubbing on the fork or wheels.
Required:
Mobius Mount that uses sticky tape (forgot the name)
Hardwire kit- found online or at most stores
I didn't want to have to turn on a camera manually every time I went for a ride. So I hard wired it using the kits. I don't have a license plate lamp, so I used that connector. I cut the tips of the mini usb hardwire kit and matched it to the motorcycle so I could quickly disconnect and connect. It would also allow me to easily return the bike back to stock form without having to deal with splicing wires. I ran the wire from the back through the body, all the way to the front, avoiding hot spots. The wire still had a lot left after it reached the front.
The discrete location was under the nose. It isn't very visible and I had no problems with theft for the couple months I had it on.
It is hardly even noticeable if you aren't looking for it.
Pros:
Discrete
Automatically turns on with bike
Cons:
Camera holder is very stiff and removing the camera can be difficult
I would forget to download videos
Too low to the ground, it would only directly ahead and not the surrounding areas when it tight spaces (i.e. filtering)
Just one issue: the hard wire kit was a little too long. One day I disconnected the camera and forgot to hook the wire back in. Unfortunately, since the wire was too long when disconnected, it rubbed through on the wheel and ruined the wire. I tried to resolder it together, but I think it damaged the little circuit box on the hardwire kit.
I temporarily decided to mount it to my helmet, and just fell in love with the difference.
In hindsight, if I were to do it again, I would probably tie the wire off somewhere to prevent it from rubbing on the fork or wheels.
