Hard wiring dash cam?

[JPOVS]

Just for a lighted switch though, right? These don't pull much, you can have more that you'll want

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The compressor that I ran the piggy back for is to cut off power when the ignition is off. I mounted the toggle switch next to the compressor under the hood. Otherwise I have the larger red and black wires going to the battery.
I think this is what you asked?

 

[e60ral]

The compressor that I ran the piggy back for is to cut off power when the ignition is off. I mounted the toggle switch next to the compressor under the hood. Otherwise I have the larger red and black wires going to the battery.
I think this is what you asked?

So it's just for the relay, that's a negligible load

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[Nedloh]

12v to 5v?

What are you guys using to step the 12-14v down to 5v when hard-wiring to your fuse panel? I found a couple converter boxes on Amazon, but are they really necessary? Do most dashcams accept 13+ volts?

 

[HerT4R]

What are you guys using to step the 12-14v down to 5v when hard-wiring to your fuse panel? I found a couple converter boxes on Amazon, but are they really necessary? Do most dashcams accept 13+ volts?

any reason not to use a kit like the power magic pro? I know it may seem more expensive but its clean and easy to route/hookup with a couple fuse taps

 

[e60ral]

What are you guys using to step the 12-14v down to 5v when hard-wiring to your fuse panel? I found a couple converter boxes on Amazon, but are they really necessary? Do most dashcams accept 13+ volts?

5v USB is more common than 12V, hardwire kits should be about $10

$10 Spy Tec Mini USB Dash Cam 10 Foot Hardwire Kit http://a.co/hmWnFdF

they also have micro USB and kits that include the fuse tap

if you want an always-on dash then ^that power magic pro kit is good, but if you are using a switched supply you just need the $10 kit. the power magic pro kit is too bulky if you don't need the voltage protection for always-on

 

[A10MileHusker]

I dont have a dashcam but I heard from another member that he used this. No running wires or anything. Plugs into the mirror.

https://www.mirrortap.com/toyota.html

 

[cutty01]

What are you guys using to step the 12-14v down to 5v when hard-wiring to your fuse panel? I found a couple converter boxes on Amazon, but are they really necessary? Do most dashcams accept 13+ volts?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MH4ZVHO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - $10

 

[Naylor99]

I dont have a dashcam but I heard from another member that he used this. No running wires or anything. Plugs into the mirror.

https://www.mirrortap.com/toyota.html

I plan to use that for a V1 radar detector. I'll go the Power Magic Pro route when I install a 2 channel dashcam setup.