Would the F770 function properly when its 12v constant input is controlled by an on/off switch

[qihst1]

"Would the F770 function properly when its 12v constant input is controlled by an on/off switch"

I wired my F770 to the fuse box of my S60 and quickly realized that its parking mode is essentially useless. I started with 6-7 hours of parking mode recording but quickly lost the start/stop function. After 2-3 moths and when it got colder and colder, the Park Mode recording times became shorter and shorter. The car battery's capability appear to have diminished as a result of the dash cam - start/stop function won't kick in these days. I had to turn the parking mode off.

Cellink Battery may be a solution to the problem. However, I am still concerned that I may not have the parking mode recording capability when needed e.g. when the car is parked for 2-3 days in my own garage. Would it be possible to have a Cellink Battery with a on/off switch to conserve power when the car is in my own garage?

I am wondering if anyone tried this idea before. The inserted is a wiring diagram.

Thanks.

Paul

 

[TKSX]

The switch in the power out to dashcam would work fine. I have a similar setup as what you indicated in the wiring diagram. I added a 2 way switch so I can power the camera (as well as parking mode) with the Cellink Battery B and added a set of input wire so I can bypass the battery and connect the camera directly to the fuse box. The switch also has a 3rd mode where I can disconnect the camera from the battery completely.

 

[qihst1]

Thanks a lot for your reply.

 

[9000RPM]

Yes, I plan on doing this for my F770 in my new car. I like the Power Magic Pro with my Blackvue for the on/off switch and I plan on adding a switch for the Thinkware because I don't park this car at public places much.

 

[qihst1]

putting an on/off switch btw the CELLINK B and F770 has been working fine ~ you can save the battery when park mode recording not needed.

 

[Petrol Head]

At which point do you release the latch switch to OFF.
1. when the cam is still running in continuous recording.
2. when the cam is in parking mode recording.

I tried both and every time I turned on the ignition again I had to wait too long before it started, sometimes it asked me to format the card, it must be like turning off a PC at the mains plug instead of the shut down button.
At first I thought it might be the switch, so I did it with the bare wires instead, same result.
So I have gone back to turning the cam off with its own switch. Press and wait for 2 beeps, count to five and release, 1 beep then shut down melody. No problems when turning on the ignition again.

FW 08 + v2 Cellink