i am thinking change reverse parking camera
did any ppl diy that before?

Best not to use a powerbank with a dashcam as there are cases of the powerbank exploding inside the car. Also, any lithium ion batteries are not good in hot weather.

Please don't run dashcam without parking mode function 24/7. The dashcam will overheat and dies immaturely.

If you want to use parking mode, best to invest in a Korean dashcam like Thinkware with true parking mode and get their battery pack using iron phosphate. Their battery pack can last continuously for about 36-48 hours running parking mode.

If without their parking mode and you hardwire to your car fusebox, max is about 12-24 hours which depends on your car battery condition, power level, etc. Thinkware dashcam has car battery protection which prevents battery drain.

Anyone here using Blackvue 590s 2ch? How's the recording quality?

wao
thanks
now i know
cause i use xiao yi so far so good
just the thing i am complain
is after off my car
then the thing no run

Because Yi dashcam doesn't have parking mode function.

The battery inside is just to make sure the last video file is saved in the microSD and the settings are saved. Not for recording when the engine is off.

I have a question. Are all dashcam able to withstand the heat in Malaysia? If we always park the car at an open space, will it reduce the lifespan of the dashcam?

Experienced before Yi dashcam can last about 1.5 years until it cannot hold a charge anymore. Everyday park outside in the sun and rain. But this mostly depends on the brand and quality of the dashcams.

Issues with lithium-ion batteries will differ. 1) Some cannot charge any more 2) gets bloated 3) starts leaking 4) worst case explodes.

Best to go for dashcams using supercapacitor as they'll last longer than those dashcams using lithium-ion batteries.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Feb 17 2019, 10:08 AM

If the battery can't hold charge, it can still be used provided it is always plugged into the power outlet?

ok
thanks for the info
XD

hmm i using yi dashcam
1 years ++ so far so good

he explain in detail

Can still use but the settings will reset to factory default every time you power off. The battery is there to keep the settings until you power on the car.

Also, the last video file might be gone as there is no power to save the last video file when you off your engine.

Using Mijia for about two years. At the end cannot charge. Must on engine to let the camera run. Since mijia dash cam not for parking. So just continue use

Video quality is ok, car's plate number is visible enough, there were timea that the plate's number is not that clear especially if you're cruising in a high speed - as almost all of the dashcam.

parking mode is good. and when the car is not in motion, can see clearly the plate number.

i use magicpro for the parking mode.

may i know how much is the price for that model? i am using 590W. bought it in Sg.

This post has been edited by Zer0pulse: Feb 17 2019, 11:11 PM

mine using xiaoyi dashcam for 2 years so far so good.

during parking, i cover my dashcam using my cap to keep from prying eyes.
and no, i don't like parking mode and don't like doing hardwiring or using external powerbank inside car which is dangerous.

😂 Bro. Don't like hardwiring I can feel the same.
But powerbank they say wasn't 'the powerbank' that smartphone using. That was similar / same chemical like car battery lead acid. Or less flame able lifepo4 which can hold voltage longer period of time.

well, if u bought a dashcam with parking mode and didnt use that feature is a waste of money. hardwiring it is easy, just use this (see pix)

Maybe he worry hardwire that still can understand.

Do you all fixed the dashcam on windscreen all the time or remove it everytime you parking outdoor ?

Thanks for the info in lifepo4. Seems like a better solution than normal powerbank. This type can go up to 60c compared to normal powerbank of 50c. FYI, super capacitors can go up to 70c. I think can consider using this lifepo4 battery as it will be safer and simple plug and play. No need to do hardwiring.

If the dashcam does not have parking mode then it is better to take it out and put it in somewhere less hot. Directly under the sun is very very hot. Imagine I left my smarttag (with touchngo card attached) for only like 10min while driving with aircond, the card sort of bent from the heat.

It woudn't attract some people to break in to steal the cam if leave it there on the screen ?