Dash Cam - Which one?
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NiceCupOfTea said:
Having said that, is there any Android software worth trying?
Android software to record video? Or have I missed the point?Look at Torque if you want to go nuts.
There's a track day plugin, this'll give you the video, optionally overlay a googlemap over the top, and assuming you have a bluetooth OBDII port in there, could overlay any ECU related information you fancied, such as speed, mpg, throttle position...
Could be a lot cheaper solution, and give you some nice toy functionality too.
It'll also read and clear ECU fault codes.
OBDII bluetooth adapter is about £15, the app is free, or ~£2 for full version, the track day plug-in is maybe 60p if it isn't just included already. In car charger for a few quid...
I was in PC World or Comet the other day and was shocked how cheap some of the camcorders are.
From £15 with a screen - I found the problem with the Mini DVR type is you're not sure what you're actually capturing.
This on Ebay looks hard to beat for the price.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VIVITAR-400-DIGITAL-VIDE...
From £15 with a screen - I found the problem with the Mini DVR type is you're not sure what you're actually capturing.
This on Ebay looks hard to beat for the price.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VIVITAR-400-DIGITAL-VIDE...
barmonkey said:
There's an app on the Android Market called Daily Roads Voyager for this - I have it on mine but can't use it on long journeys as it uses a hell of a lot of battery power. Not bad for a free app though.
Just had a play with this- great app! It can even run in the background with buttons overlaid over other apps to activate recording. I have a 12v phone charger (doesn't everyone?) so no problems with battery life.KardioKate said:
Hello to the good folk of PH.
I'm looking at acquiring a dash cam. I'm not looking at spending much - as little as possible ideally. Just something so I can get some feedback on my driving in the AD forum!
Any experiences with certain makes?
Thany Manks.
http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_1&products_id=111548I'm looking at acquiring a dash cam. I'm not looking at spending much - as little as possible ideally. Just something so I can get some feedback on my driving in the AD forum!
Any experiences with certain makes?
Thany Manks.
busta said:
Just had a play with this- great app! It can even run in the background with buttons overlaid over other apps to activate recording. I have a 12v phone charger (doesn't everyone?) so no problems with battery life.
I guess it may vary with chargers, but I've used USB ones which can't charge the phone as fast it's using battery when browsing the web, so might struggle running camera and satnav.KardioKate said:
mat777 said:
Many of us use these as helmet cams when karting:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MD80-Mini-DV-DVR-Sports-...
Thanks - that's right at the lower end of things. Do you know of any youtube videos taken with one of these?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MD80-Mini-DV-DVR-Sports-...
james_tigerwoods said:
I have one of those, surprisingly good little bit of kit.SturdyHSV said:
Thinking outside the box, but still inside the 'budget' box...
Could you not just mount your presumably video recording capable phone and record a video that way?
Can get a suitable mount that doesn't block the camera, and job's jobbed.
This. Could you not just mount your presumably video recording capable phone and record a video that way?
Can get a suitable mount that doesn't block the camera, and job's jobbed.
There's a few datalogging apps you can get now aswell, a few even connect to usb obd2 ports (usually around the £10-£15 mark) so you can see throttle inputs, revs, speed etc etc.
supersingle said:
I've just bought this.
I do lots of miles and want it to protect me from the "crash for cash" scammers. It's supposed to record a continuous loop, so ideal as a fit and forget option. Hopefully it's decent quality at only £30. I'll post back when I've tried it.
Let me know how you find it, one of the things I don't like about MD80 is you have no idea where it's pointing till after you watch the video.I do lots of miles and want it to protect me from the "crash for cash" scammers. It's supposed to record a continuous loop, so ideal as a fit and forget option. Hopefully it's decent quality at only £30. I'll post back when I've tried it.
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