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And in the meantime I downloaded the DailyRoads Voyager app for my Android phone. Not bad but the lens obviously isn't wide angle like it is on a dedicated dashcam. Still produced an HD quality video though...
View My Video Here's a screenshot from it:
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Currently '8-less Previously: - Aqua Blue Pearl D3 S8 - Kamut Beige leather, ACC, B&O, factory RSE, solar sunroof, electric blinds, ski bag, Homelink, comfort headrests. - Aqua Blue D2 S8 - Grey leather/Alcantara - D3 A8 3.0 CVT - D3 3.7 V8 Last edited by Conquistador; 11th April 2014 at 01:22 PM. |
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Another random idea - if the rear view mirror has enough room inside maybe a small camera can be installed within, and a small hole drilled in the plastic housing? I know its not ideal to drill the original trim. Last edited by Goran; 11th April 2014 at 04:02 PM. |
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http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/st...6-b3ca0b8f5053 Trial version limited to one minute, and full price is 99c.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds |
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2006 D3 S8 5.2 V10 Ceramic Brakes, Bang&Olufsen, DTV, DAB, Rear Camera, BT, TPMS, Soft Close, Auto Boot, AMI , 4 Zone AC, Home Link, All Electric Blinds, Fingerprint, Ski Hatch, Black Extended Leather, Heated Sport Seats, Alacantra, Carbon Trim inc Aluminium Pack 2. 2015 A3 S line 1.4 TFSI - for the missus to keep her away from my car. Standard S-line equipment, no extras. 2006 D3 A8 3.7 V8 - SOLD but not forgotten |
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Its a great idea, please post pictures if you go ahead with it I would like to see how it looks inside the rearview mirror.
There is another crazy option using the on-board cameras we rc plane guys use. These have a tiny transmitter which could easily transmit to any location in the car (where the recorder is housed), however there is the question of longevity of the transmitter on long trips of several hours as they do get warm. http://www.fpvhobby.com/95-8ghz-mini-combset.html I should add, some of the power outputs on some frequencies are illegal in the UK for civilian use. |
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Why don't you get a remote camera mounted in the grill like the newer cars.
I did contemplate fitting one as a parking aid but don't see why it could be used for both. For me the parking aid would be useful as I burst the shed wall yesterday much to the pleasure of the missus who had been telling me it would happen for months.
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but as they are dimmable, this might be the biggest issue. PCB is very small Other idea I mentioned could be slightly possibly slightly better, mounting just the lens in the mirror's housing and having raspberry pi in the glove box together with the hard drive or some sort of storage device plus this http://shop.pimoroni.com/products/pi...FUmWtAodkWkAGg
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2006 D3 S8 5.2 V10 Ceramic Brakes, Bang&Olufsen, DTV, DAB, Rear Camera, BT, TPMS, Soft Close, Auto Boot, AMI , 4 Zone AC, Home Link, All Electric Blinds, Fingerprint, Ski Hatch, Black Extended Leather, Heated Sport Seats, Alacantra, Carbon Trim inc Aluminium Pack 2. 2015 A3 S line 1.4 TFSI - for the missus to keep her away from my car. Standard S-line equipment, no extras. 2006 D3 A8 3.7 V8 - SOLD but not forgotten |
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Finally got around to fitting my dashcam, and uploaded a short clip to YouTube. It was just one I was playing with, so isn't the best.
http://youtu.be/IRMUsdQvLGc So far as being discreet, here's what it looks like from outside. and if you look really close, you see this: The only thing I haven't managed to do with it is to disable the chime when it switches on and off with the ignition.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds |
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Looking forward to seeing this in a couple of weeks
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!). |
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Hi Sean,
Did you buy the bracket too? I think I might go for this one. Marcin lost me quite a few posts ago! Did you take any photos whilst fitting it? I'd love to see some datails of where you picked the power up from and where you routed the wiring
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!). Last edited by The_Laird; 25th November 2014 at 08:52 AM. |
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