Phil 87 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Tried opening it up and physically moving the lens? I thought about it, but it's not worth it cos I adjusted the camera to the point where the middle of the videos is pointing in the direction I'm going. It just looks a bit funny when you see the camera pointing slightly to the left. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanW Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Fair enough - can't argue with that lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramanic Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 wee question about these dash cams do they record in a loop or do you have to wipe it for that day and do that everytime? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettz Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 wee question about these dash cams do they record in a loop or do you have to wipe it for that day and do that everytime? In a loop you have to change one of the settings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I think by default it separates the recordings into 5 minute segments and it automatically overwrites the oldest videos, so you don't have to worry about the memory card filling up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramanic Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Ahhh that's good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 If it's like my cam you can set it to 1, 3 or 5 minute loops. It will overwrite unless you have a g-sensor trigger and/or a manual file lock button. I just hit menu on mine and it locks the whole file or it will lock files once a preset g-force (during a collision etc) is detected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerrardLFC Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I don't fancy attempting to hard-wire this camera in myself. How much do you think a garage would charge to do this job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 It's really not that hard but a garage would charge you an hour and parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerrardLFC Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 It's really not that hard but a garage would charge you an hour and parts Hmm I may just opt to get a 3m USB cable and run it along the roof lining and down the passenger pillar and plug it in the spare USB slot in the centre console. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micro Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 If the center console USB provides data connection too then you will need to use a USB cable without the data pins. If the Möbius sees a data connection it'll automatically go into PC mode and not record. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettz Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I don't fancy attempting to hard-wire this camera in myself. How much do you think a garage would charge to do this job? I was a bit worried about hardwiring it but it was so easy, and there's plenty of support here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerrardLFC Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I was a bit worried about hardwiring it but it was so easy, and there's plenty of support here One of the lads I went to school with is a mechanic in a Ford dealership so I may ask him if he fancies sorting it and I'll get him a bevvy :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanW Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 If you can change a fuse, match colours and know how to loosen/tighten a single bolt, you can wire in a dashcam!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Absolutely, it's so easy to do that you would wonder why you asked the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerrardLFC Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Hmm looks like I may just have to throw myself in the deep end :)Nothing ventured nothing gained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Definitely. Find a fuse tap, a bolt and get tour spanners out, it's so little work for a large gain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micro Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Didn't need spanners for mine. Since I converted my front cigarette socket to be ignition switched, I just ran my cameras cable to there and connected up with some spade terminals. Even easier! Sent from my Nexus 4 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerrardLFC Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Didn't need spanners for mine. Since I converted my front cigarette socket to be ignition switched, I just ran my cameras cable to there and connected up with some spade terminals. Even easier! Sent from my Nexus 4 using Ford OC mobile app Can you get a pic of your setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micro Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 The back of the cigarette lighter socket has spade terminals (6.3mm?), I ran an ignition live tap from the fusebox to a relay (with protective diode!!) mounted below the socket, so that it will switch with ignition. If you don't use a relay with diode you will have high voltage spikes fire through your cars electrical system when you turn the ignition off... On my old car it would unlock all the doors, haven't dared try on my focus! I simply piggybacked the camera between the two. Bit untidy but all connections secure and using appropriate gauge wire for the current. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJC Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Been thinking about a dashcam, while cost is not irrelevant, I don't want to buy something cheap that's no use, but then again I don't want something obviously on show. Coming done to a A118 and a Mobius, anyone have experience of both or can suggest anything else? I'm not worried about the wiring in as that's needed in either case, my priority is a discreet set up so tis not too obvious. I plan to put in the submarine lighting LED mods at the same time so I've wires to hide regardless.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I have one of these and find it a good bit of kit- http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=351197947409&alt=web If you want one with twin cameras- http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271143923755&alt=web 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 The Mobius is very discreet as I proved when I told someone I have a dashcam, and he looked at the car and said "is that it?" pointing at the sun load sensor lol. More importantly it gives good quality 1080p video and decent sound, but it's my first dashcam so I have nothing else to compare it to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianb Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I have one of these and find it a good bit of kit- http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=351197947409&alt=web If you want one with twin cameras- http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271143923755&alt=web Wow, that looks pretty cool. Did you order it from that seller? did you literally fit it like they show in their pics or did you mod it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Yep, that seller. It just clips on the mirror and the cable plugs into a socket. I have my cable run down the A pillar, under the centre console and into the rear power socket under my armrest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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