OBD port/WayLens Camera
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OBD port/WayLens Camera
Interesting dash cam that uses OBD port info to overlay stats on to the video. I PM'd Uncle Fishbits who I know was trying one out, but he must be out of town for a bit.
Just wondering if using a bluetooth OBD dongle will cause the OBD port to trickle down charge the car battery, even after the dongle has been removed from a MY17 R-Coupe.
CRS
Just wondering if using a bluetooth OBD dongle will cause the OBD port to trickle down charge the car battery, even after the dongle has been removed from a MY17 R-Coupe.
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Uncle Fishbits (05-07-2017)
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You would be asking for power issues.
What kind of stats are you looking for - speed/coordinates? Many dashcams have a GPS onboard that provides that info all for under $130.
I use this one. It does it all and neatly tucks in behind the rear view mirrow.
What kind of stats are you looking for - speed/coordinates? Many dashcams have a GPS onboard that provides that info all for under $130.
I use this one. It does it all and neatly tucks in behind the rear view mirrow.
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Uncle Fishbits (05-07-2017)
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Manufacturers get a wild berth in ignoring documented issues as long as they are not safety related. A drained battery due to a design flaw is not a safety issue.
What kind of information are you wanting to see on the dash cam's recorded display that requires connection to the OBD port? Temps and such? Race track?
Edit - I should add that I am of the opinion that no one should be without a dash cam in the litigious US of A. Plus less face it - cops lie and I already had a $280 ticket dismissed due to footage.
What kind of information are you wanting to see on the dash cam's recorded display that requires connection to the OBD port? Temps and such? Race track?
Edit - I should add that I am of the opinion that no one should be without a dash cam in the litigious US of A. Plus less face it - cops lie and I already had a $280 ticket dismissed due to footage.
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You'll love it. It can take a 128gb sd card now so that is 24+ hours of 1440p cinematic videos.
I get the Waylens Camera now - gets extra goodies from the ODM - https://www.waylens.com/experience/ Big unit though for the available windshield space. The DDpai was as large as I would go.
I get the Waylens Camera now - gets extra goodies from the ODM - https://www.waylens.com/experience/ Big unit though for the available windshield space. The DDpai was as large as I would go.
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I do not see Waylens to feature the very useful Park Guard option. DDPai has some very interesting safety features and costs 1/4th. And smaller, and does not invade the interior of the car will additional screen. While the car in its touchscreen has already time laps and all fast laps interface why have other screens around? I like a simpler, cheaper, and safety assistant when the car is in park mode too. DDPai seems better
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Uncle Fishbits (05-07-2017)
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Well, it's 10:52 a.m. my time, and I'm trying to figure out how to get the red light flashing and hazard light to turn off in my locked car, because I plugged my updated OBD transmitter from the waylens camera into the port.... And taking the negative off the battery doesn't do anything this time.
So I've learned the lesson of not being a Pioneer, because Pioneers were shot in the back with arrows. I'm going to detach my negative lead again, for a bit longer, and hope that resolves it. No more OBD experimentation for me.
Edit: Help. Detaching it for a long time does not seem to do anything? Ugh. DOUBLE EDIT: Now everything is off, but a flashing red light on the dash in on, and I don't remember ever seeing it. It sort of looks like a security / alarm flash, but man.... I really don't recall it.
So I've learned the lesson of not being a Pioneer, because Pioneers were shot in the back with arrows. I'm going to detach my negative lead again, for a bit longer, and hope that resolves it. No more OBD experimentation for me.
Edit: Help. Detaching it for a long time does not seem to do anything? Ugh. DOUBLE EDIT: Now everything is off, but a flashing red light on the dash in on, and I don't remember ever seeing it. It sort of looks like a security / alarm flash, but man.... I really don't recall it.
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Well, it's 10:52 a.m. my time, and I'm trying to figure out how to get the red light flashing and hazard light to turn off in my locked car, because I plugged my updated OBD transmitter from the waylens camera into the port.... And taking the negative off the battery doesn't do anything this time.
So I've learned the lesson of not being a Pioneer, because Pioneers were shot in the back with arrows. I'm going to detach my negative lead again, for a bit longer, and hope that resolves it. No more OBD experimentation for me.
Edit: Help. Detaching it for a long time does not seem to do anything? Ugh. DOUBLE EDIT: Now everything is off, but a flashing red light on the dash in on, and I don't remember ever seeing it. It sort of looks like a security / alarm flash, but man.... I really don't recall it.
So I've learned the lesson of not being a Pioneer, because Pioneers were shot in the back with arrows. I'm going to detach my negative lead again, for a bit longer, and hope that resolves it. No more OBD experimentation for me.
Edit: Help. Detaching it for a long time does not seem to do anything? Ugh. DOUBLE EDIT: Now everything is off, but a flashing red light on the dash in on, and I don't remember ever seeing it. It sort of looks like a security / alarm flash, but man.... I really don't recall it.
Maybe find a good Jag mechanic and pick his brain on this. Unslovled riddles like this can drive you nuts! You'll figure it out :-)
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Well, it's 10:52 a.m. my time, and I'm trying to figure out how to get the red light flashing and hazard light to turn off in my locked car, because I plugged my updated OBD transmitter from the waylens camera into the port.... And taking the negative off the battery doesn't do anything this time.
So I've learned the lesson of not being a Pioneer, because Pioneers were shot in the back with arrows. I'm going to detach my negative lead again, for a bit longer, and hope that resolves it. No more OBD experimentation for me.
Edit: Help. Detaching it for a long time does not seem to do anything? Ugh. DOUBLE EDIT: Now everything is off, but a flashing red light on the dash in on, and I don't remember ever seeing it. It sort of looks like a security / alarm flash, but man.... I really don't recall it.
So I've learned the lesson of not being a Pioneer, because Pioneers were shot in the back with arrows. I'm going to detach my negative lead again, for a bit longer, and hope that resolves it. No more OBD experimentation for me.
Edit: Help. Detaching it for a long time does not seem to do anything? Ugh. DOUBLE EDIT: Now everything is off, but a flashing red light on the dash in on, and I don't remember ever seeing it. It sort of looks like a security / alarm flash, but man.... I really don't recall it.
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