Before you buy or install a Dashcam - 4 ways How to power a dash cam for parking mode & driving mode

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Dash cam installation tips before you buy or install your dash cam. Here are 4 ways to power a dash cam for parking mode and driving mode with your car ON or OFF. I go over each method and provide more info on each including some things to look out for and consider. If you are installing a dash cam yourself or are looking into getting a dash cam, here is some useful info.
This video will also answer these questions and more:
* Do dash cams record when the car is off?
* How does a dash cam get power when the car is off?
* How to connect dashcam to car battery?
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00:00 - Intro: How to power a Dash cam
00:21 - 12-volt outlet / 12-volt socket
01:16 - OBD port / OBD dash cam power
02:11 - Dash cam hardwire kit
03:33 - Dash cam Battery pack / Dash cam power bank
04:39 - You might like!
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@mohammad111ification Ай бұрын

thank you for this useful video

@FrakkingCreations Ай бұрын

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@stephanieaztaisa 10 күн бұрын

Best videos ever thank you !!!! 🙏🏻

@FrakkingCreations 10 күн бұрын

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@kamudankemter 11 ай бұрын

Thanks

@FrakkingCreations 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome.

@OneAsianMonkey 4 ай бұрын

Is it recommended to get a battery pack for parking mode if you own an ev car?

@atanpakraja 2 ай бұрын

tq sir

@FrakkingCreations 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome.

@demircanozturk465 18 күн бұрын

Does the 53 models of Mercedes like e53, cls53 amg have a constant 12V supply? If they have it, does the dashcam drain the battery a lot?

@FrakkingCreations 16 күн бұрын

From what I can tell, and I'm not 100%, but it looks like cars like the CLS53 have also have a 12V battery in the trunk. It's a standard battery so a dash cam will use the battery the same as on a typical ICE vehicle. How much a dash cam uses would be dependent on the dash cam. Hope that helps.

@Yowzoe Ай бұрын

I'm getting this thing called the Thunderbox (made by HealTech) for my just-bought Honda CB500X bike. I'll be able to connect all kinds of devices to it instead of directly to the battery. Have you heard of anything like this for a truck/car? Thanks for the very helpful video.

@FrakkingCreations Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and info on the Thunderbox. I have been trying to find such a device for a truck/car. I would think that the Thunderbox should work for a truck/car too if it works on 12V systems. Interestingly, I have found a similar device for motorcycles that I am going to install on a vehicle. I am currently editing the video showing how I am installing it using fuse taps. This should be published in the next week or so. The device is the QuadLock 12V to USB smart adapter. The difference between this and the Thunderbox is that this only provides a USB port for USB powered devices. It also has a battery protection feature that allows it to stay on even when the vehicle is turned off. It has 3 modes of operation. On, Auto and Off. If the device is connected directly to the battery or always on fuse slot, it will provide power all the time when in On mode. In Auto mode, it will continue to provide power even when the vehicle is off but will protect the battery when the voltage drops to 12.5 V. At that time it will power down. and Off mode is always off.

@Yowzoe Ай бұрын

@@FrakkingCreations yeah, I need to dive in and learn more about this stuff, I’m totally new to it. I don’t know if you’ve looked at the HealTech site yet, but they make an add-on to the thunderbox that will do, I believe, the same thing as the QuadLock adapter. It’s 25 bucks. The thunderbox itself is either $70 or $90, depending on the number of connections (four or eight). For anyone thinking of getting it, they have two distributors in the United States, but both seem to be out of stock, so you’d need to order directly from the EU (Hungary) for now. I am in no big hurry, so I may wait (it’s an extra 25 bucks in shipping from overseas). If I find out that this will work for a car as well (I don’t see why it wouldn’t) I’ll leave that info in this thread. Thanks again for your great video.

@FrakkingCreations Ай бұрын

Thanks for the updates and comments. Good info to know. There are so many options out there that it's nice to be able to choose which one to get. I agree that the HealTech should work on a 12V vehicle as well. I might also dabble into the HealTech in the future. Looking forward to your experience on them.

@FrakkingCreations Ай бұрын

Here's our video on installing the QuadLock Smart USB adapter cable, basic dual USB adapter cable and USB power panel. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qNqXY6tirsumnWQ.html

@propotato5871 8 ай бұрын

I was looking to buy a car booster NOCO Boost Plus GB40. Can I use it to give power to my dash cam since it also works as a power bank

@FrakkingCreations 8 ай бұрын

That's an interesting idea. Technically you can use it to power a USB powered dash cam like the VIOFO A129 Plus Duo that I reviewed in another video since the NOCO Boost you are referring to has USB power ports. And it also has a 12 volt outlet so that means all other dash cams can technically be powered by this. It has 1000 Amps (If I am not mistaken), which is a lot. A dash cam could use around 1 amp an hour so at that rough estimate, you could power it for close to 1000 hours. BUT... here are some points to consider. 1) How are you planning on charging the NOCO Boost? While using the vehicle or at home? If charging while using the vehicle, then the NOCO Boost would need to support pass through power to the USB port. Some devices like phone power banks do not support power pass through and so when you charge it, it will not provide power to the USB ports. If the NOCO Boost is the same, then you cannot power the dash cam while charging. You will have to remove the NOCO Boost and charge at home and your dash cam will not be running for parking mode while the vehicle is parked. 2) If the NOCO Boost does have pass through, then the next problem to tackle would be charge rate. The NOCO Boost is charged via USB in 3 hours. If you do not drive much, eventually the NOCO Boost will run out of power and you will have to remove and charge at home. Since, it has so much capacity, it may not be an issue or something that needs to be done too much. Specialized Dash cam batteries have the capability to be connected to the vehicle fuse box for higher power charging than you can get from a 12 volt outlet. This means they can be charged much faster during shorter drives (Though, you would likely still have to charge at home at some point if you don't drive much). 3) The NOCO Boost is using a Lithium-Ion battery. These types of batteries do not perform well for freezing temperatures. If left in the vehicle at freezing temperatures, the battery lifespan will degrade faster than typical and it may not power on if too cold. Similar to when your phone is left at freezing temperatures while ON, it will lose power from the batteries and power off. Hope this helps.

@propotato5871 8 ай бұрын

@@FrakkingCreations thanks a lot for detailed reply. As you mentioned the dash cam does not consume much power and the booster have 1000 Amp, so I can afford to charge it weekly at home and not charge it by car. 3rd point is concerning though in Canadian winters. For now I think I will buy the booster, since I also need it for my old car. If it doesn’t work for dash cam, then I’ll buy a dedicated dash cam charger later. Thanks again for information

@FrakkingCreations 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Please update this thread if you have any experience to share when you try out the NOCO Boost for this.

@351HOON 2 ай бұрын

Just want to make a correction here. The 1000 amps is the discharge rating or cold cranking power to jump start battery the actual capacity of the noco is likely around 10-15 Ah (not stated in specs)

@dhirajpatil813 9 күн бұрын

Question: How about using hard wire set cables to connect with driver cabin dome lights electric connection? It is very close to the dashcam and not so difficult to join just tag the cables in those light wires - I guess those wires have power all the time vehicle is running and few more minutes after you locked the car. Please let me know your opinion 🙏

@FrakkingCreations 6 күн бұрын

That is an interesting idea. I can't say I have done this or have experience in this so I don't know how well it will work. I can only guess how it might work. Usually hardwire cables require a ACC (switched power) and a BATT (always on power) plus a ground to be hooked up. In the case of the dome light, you only have ground and either ACC or BATT depending on how the car's power is implemented for the dome light. Because you only have 2 of the 3 required lines, the hardwire cable kit may not power the dash cam properly. The only way I could see it working is using the cigarette lighter adapter cable and splicing it into the dome light. You would have to be careful in getting the polarity correct. You will also likely have to test that the dome light wiring does actually turn off after a few seconds. If it doesn't power down at all, then you would have the issue of the dash cam running until your car battery is dead. Another point to consider is that sometimes the dome lights have a manual switch that allows for On/Off/Auto. You would have to set this accordingly so that the power is delivered as expected. One other thing I thought of is whether the vehicle properly and completely cuts power from the dome light. If it doesn't and has a small amount of current passing through when "Off" then it could cause unwanted power drain or maybe even damage to the dash cam. Hope this helps.

@dhirajpatil813 5 күн бұрын

@@FrakkingCreations Thanks a lot for your reply. It's great analysis, I will try to check the current in alla above scenarios, I will post in this thread if the setup works 👍

@hectorduran2005 Ай бұрын

Hello, how are you? I have a 2017 Honda Accord. I installed a camera from example number 3 that you mentioned, it has 3 yellow, black and red wires. I connected the yellow one to accessories, the red one to a fuse that is always on and black to the ground but when I turn it off the car doesn't work

@FrakkingCreations Ай бұрын

Make sure not to use the red and yellow colors to determine which one is ACC and which is BATT. The cables should have a label that indicates ACC or BATT. Make sure the BATT wire is connected to the BATT fuse slot and ACC wire to ACC fuse slot.

@FrakkingCreations Ай бұрын

This other video might be useful. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h5h1Z8hn1r6aaIk.html

@user-vb2xc6oq4k 3 ай бұрын

Hi good video got one put my honda CRV ex manual 2000 where need to put it my fused got lither no stay on i put car off the littler sigarrete no got off to whatt fusee can used got s many stay on put the car off thank you

@FrakkingCreations 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I'm not sure I fully understand. If you want to resend the comment in your original language I can try to use google translate. Otherwise, you can watch our other video on hardwire installing a dash cam here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q656oZyrz76rgGg.html

@user-vb2xc6oq4k 3 ай бұрын

@@FrakkingCreations yo digo que si cuánto GB se puede usar y que si puedo usar 24/7 para gravar pasa en mi carro osea ponerla en fuse del carro este corriente todo el tiempo gracias

@FrakkingCreations 2 ай бұрын

Utilice una tarjeta microSD que tenga tanto GB como pueda usar su cámara de tablero para poder tener más imágenes almacenadas. Si no realiza la instalación correctamente, la cámara del tablero puede comportarse de manera extraña. Por ejemplo, no apagar cuando debería. Para encontrar un fusible que se apaga cuando su automóvil está apagado, es mejor usar un probador de circuito. Puede ver nuestro otro video para ver cómo instalo una cámara de tablero BlackVue aquí: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q656oZyrz76rgGg.html

@user-vb2xc6oq4k 2 ай бұрын

@@FrakkingCreations puede una 64 GB dice 32 or 64 nose si se puede poner una 128 GB y si tengo cable Buke line es para 24/7 grave cuando el carro esté apagado pero nose creo Ise Argo marble camara se queda prendida todo el tiempo dice está su puesto sensor gravar cuando le dan al carro o pasa arguing al redor nose aselo dece icc fuse nose cual ese honda CRV 200 tengo gracias amigo dios lo bendiga

@FrakkingCreations 2 ай бұрын

Si su cámara de tablero solo admite hasta 64 GB, generalmente no es una buena idea usar tarjetas de memoria más grandes. Puede que no funcione correctamente. Si su cámara de tablero no está encendida todo el tiempo en el modo de estacionamiento y la ha instalado correctamente, entonces podría haber otros problemas. Es posible que la batería de tu coche no tenga suficiente carga. Además, verifique la configuración del modo de estacionamiento de la cámara del tablero. Si configura el voltaje de corte demasiado alto, también podría apagarse antes. Asegúrese de que el voltaje de corte y el temporizador de corte del modo de estacionamiento de su cámara de tablero estén configurados en consecuencia. Además, asegúrese de que la batería de su automóvil esté lo suficientemente cargada.

@PaulRahn 3 ай бұрын

The plug in accessory power is a 5V DC supply, which is fed from your 12 V car battery and transformed at the plug. Your video even shows a clip of the readout with the voltage meter, yet you continue to call it 12V throughout the video! Don't get confused between 5V and 12 V systems.

@FrakkingCreations 3 ай бұрын

Actually I am not confusing anything. The round outlet from ALL vehicles is 12V. If you have a USB plug in your vehicle, then that is 5V. I think the confusion comes from the video showing me plugging in a 12V dash cam cable in one scene, then showing the readout of 5V in another scene. What I inadvertently did not show was that the 5V readout was from a USB voltmeter that is plugged into a 12V to USB adapter, which is plugged into the round 12V outlet of the vehicle. In other terms... Vehicle 12V outlet -> 12V to USB power adapter -> USB Voltmeter (reading 5V)

@jamiev7165 9 ай бұрын

How much can a dash cam drain a car battery? I'm hesitant to hardwire a dash cam to my car because I don't want to drain the battery.

@FrakkingCreations 9 ай бұрын

Make sure to get a dash cam that has a cutoff feature where it only drains the battery down to a set voltage. This way your battery always has enough charge to start. Some of the good ones out there have several voltage settings which allow you to set how low it will drain. This way if you don't want to go too low then you set a higher limit. Hope that helps.

@Yowzoe Ай бұрын

@@FrakkingCreations Also you can spend the money to get the strongest battery available for your particular vehicle, right?

@FrakkingCreations Ай бұрын

If replacing your car battery, then consider a similar sized or slightly larger sized battery that has higher reserve capacity. It must still fit in your vehicle though. With higher reserve capacity the dash cam can last longer on a single charge. Just be aware that a larger capacity battery also means it needs more time to get charged to full. If you don't drive much this won't really work.

@steve00alt70 4 ай бұрын

It'll drain the car batter if left on

@FrakkingCreations 4 ай бұрын

It shouldn't if you have a dash cam that supports parking mode with battery protection. Usually you set the battery voltage level and/or the cut off time so that the dash cam will power down to protect your car battery when in parking mode. You either configure it on the dash cam or the hardwiring power cable. I believe I talked about this in the video. If installed correctly the car battery shouldn't be drained by the dash cam. But note that while on and before the cutoff the dash cam will use battery power. Also, most vehicles nowadays have other systems that are still on when you park your vehicle that will cause car battery drain. It could be these systems like keyless entry, etc, that cause the battery to drain fully if you do not drive the vehicle much or enough to charge the battery back to full.

@Javii96 2 ай бұрын

@@FrakkingCreationsunfortunately this comment is correct with the viofo hardwire kit. I have verified with a multimeter that the voltage cutoff does not work like it’s supposed to after about a year on my truck and 2 years on my wife’s car. I ordered two new units. Same issue. It’s also common for these hardwire kits to not supply enough voltage to the camera for driving mode so half the time i drive somewhere the camera thinks it’s still in parking mode and keeps beeping every time i hit a bump. I don’t know how they have good reviews, my guess is people review when they first install it then after a year they don’t even realize the unit is misbehaving until they really need footage and it’s not there.

@Javii96 2 ай бұрын

Something else to note it will take a long time for this little camera to drain your battery so if people hve fresh batteries they wont notice. But if your battery is on it’s way out it will be really obvious. I went outside in the snow one day and my entire windshield was frozen solid except where the camera was was producing enough heat that it was just clean glass. And yes i know for sure that ACC/BAT is wired up properly, i’ve done probably 30 car audio installs in my life.

@FrakkingCreations 2 ай бұрын

Good info to know. Thanks for clarifying. There is definitely more to this story than it originally seemed

@Yowzoe Ай бұрын

@@Javii96 Yikes, that's a twist in the plot, and another thing to worry about. Have you seen others in forums or other places bring this issue up?