Loop mode means that at the end of the card, after something like 2-3 hours of footage (depending on card size), the camera writes over footage from 2-3 hours ago at clips of 1-5 minutes each. Chances of a even a 1 hour build up of an accident are very small, so there is plenty of extra space.When the Mobious is in loop mode and if you are in an accident, how will you push the mode button to save the file?
Would it be better to not have the camera NOT loop mode so accident footage AND post accident footage are included?
Well, as you know, I'm not into dashcams, BUT I do know that the developer considered using a g-sensor in the Mobius. However, he has also developed dashcams for the OEM market and received many, many complaints about files being locked all the time, for example, when driving over a bumpy road. Users were so frustrated about all the locked files that the whole idea of using a g-sensor proved to be absolutely useless. Like I said, I don't use a dashcam so have absolutely no experience in g-sensors used for this purpose, but this reasoning makes sense to me.G sensor is better to auto lock files, too easy to miss locking the file yourself
Well, as you know, I'm not into dashcams, BUT I do know that the developer considered using a g-sensor in the Mobius. However, he has also developed dashcams for the OEM market and received many, many complaints about files being locked all the time, for example, when driving over a bumpy road. Users were so frustrated about all the locked files that the whole idea of using a g-sensor proved to be absolutely useless. Like I said, I don't use a dashcam so have absolutely no experience in g-sensors used for this purpose, but this reasoning makes sense to me.
it's a camera that can work in the car, it's not a purpose built dashcam so there will always be some compromises to be had
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The instruction manual needs to be better.
I went to the TXT file and re configured it to not loop.
That means it will make a continuous video.
When it was set to loop (5min) I would drive down to my local store and return home.
The first of two 5 minute videos was erased.
Now that I selected non loop mode it should be ok.
Like I said some of the instructions do not completely explain each function very well.
I am perfectly willing to consider your amendments to any text in the user manual. The manual took me days to write (in my free time ) and I try my best to make it understandable but not too complicated or long. Some people already find it too detailed. It also has to be understandable by people who's native language isn't English.I bought the camera because it was advertised as a DASH CAM.
It works fine.
The instruction manual needs to be better.
I went to the TXT file and re configured it to not loop.
That means it will make a continuous video.
When it was set to loop (5min) I would drive down to my local store and return home.
The first of two 5 minute videos was erased.
Now that I selected non loop mode it should be ok.
Like I said some of the instructions do not completely explain each function very well.
A lot of info available here: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1904559
You should have the camera set to loop for dashcam use btw and use the windows GUI program to make any config changes. http://www.mytempfiles.info/mobius/
Sorry, but I'm confused by the bit in bold? In loop mode that will only happen when the memory card has filled completely- it will then start overwriting the oldest files. All of mine are set up in this manner.
This would also indicate that you must be filling the memory card completely? If this is correct, by disabling loop you should be missing some of your trip because the card would be full. What size card are you using?
I am perfectly willing to consider your amendments to any text in the user manual. The manual took me days to write (in my free time ) and I try my best to make it understandable but not too complicated or long. Some people already find it too detailed. It also has to be understandable by people who's native language isn't English.
Remember that the manual is only a general description of the Mobius. It is not intended to describe the parameter settings. The GUI is designed for that, and each parameter setting has it's own tool tip.
Anyway, like I said, send me your corrections by PM and I'll consider adding your modifications to the next version.