New Dashcam Install - Blackvue DR900S-2CH
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sr5owner?
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Exactly how did you hardwire it and which fuse slot did you use?
I plan on using one of those female cigarette lighter thingy and tapping into one of the fuses using an add a fuse.
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e60ral
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use the 15A power outlet location for switched
Thank you!
Hey All, Don't mean to revive an old thread but I just wanted to confirm and provide additional notation for this.
I recently picked up the 750S-2CH. Wired it exactly how it was explained here with fuse taps, 15A P/Outlet for Switched, and 7.5 OBD for Constant. Set the PMP to 12V and infinite recording, (12.5 would shut off the system after a couple minutes for me). The PMP wouldn't stick to the plastic with the double sided tape it came with so I opted for adhesive backed velcro.
I took a different route for the rear camera and headliner setup. Instead of using a sign as a mounting surface I picked up a piece of aluminum from Home Depot similar to what was used in the Blackvue acknowledged video on Youtube. Drilled a hole out on one end, bent it at an angle, and replaced the push-pin with a 14x3/4 phillips head screw to secure it to the top. It's ugly but it works, I'd probably just need to sand the edges as it had some pretty sharp edges.
Other than that, thanks Naylor for the write-up! It was extremely helpful!
I recently picked up the 750S-2CH. Wired it exactly how it was explained here with fuse taps, 15A P/Outlet for Switched, and 7.5 OBD for Constant. Set the PMP to 12V and infinite recording, (12.5 would shut off the system after a couple minutes for me). The PMP wouldn't stick to the plastic with the double sided tape it came with so I opted for adhesive backed velcro.
I took a different route for the rear camera and headliner setup. Instead of using a sign as a mounting surface I picked up a piece of aluminum from Home Depot similar to what was used in the Blackvue acknowledged video on Youtube. Drilled a hole out on one end, bent it at an angle, and replaced the push-pin with a 14x3/4 phillips head screw to secure it to the top. It's ugly but it works, I'd probably just need to sand the edges as it had some pretty sharp edges.
Other than that, thanks Naylor for the write-up! It was extremely helpful!
3D Printed Rear Dashcam Mount
Sorry for reviving this old thread, but I lack the ability as a new user to start a new one. I recently purchased a 2014 4Runner Limited and I wanted to install a 2-channel dashcam. I selected the Blackvue 900S-2ch. As with any rear mount dashcam in the 4Runner, the sliding rear window does provide for an interesting hurdle to overcome.
There are a lot of innovative methods mentioned in this threat and others on how people have mounted there cameras and I thought it could be helpful for others if I added my solution to the mix.
I took inspiration from all that's been done before but I wanted to mount the cam in such a way that it looked through the portion of the window that's cleaned by the wiper.
More pictures of my install are available here: Camera base - Album on Imgur
Anyone looking to print there own is welcome to download the files which I made available here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3430210
Sorry for reviving this old thread, but I lack the ability as a new user to start a new one. I recently purchased a 2014 4Runner Limited and I wanted to install a 2-channel dashcam. I selected the Blackvue 900S-2ch. As with any rear mount dashcam in the 4Runner, the sliding rear window does provide for an interesting hurdle to overcome.
There are a lot of innovative methods mentioned in this threat and others on how people have mounted there cameras and I thought it could be helpful for others if I added my solution to the mix.
I took inspiration from all that's been done before but I wanted to mount the cam in such a way that it looked through the portion of the window that's cleaned by the wiper.
More pictures of my install are available here: Camera base - Album on Imgur
Anyone looking to print there own is welcome to download the files which I made available here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3430210
nb rob
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Sorry for reviving this old thread, but I lack the ability as a new user to start a new one. I recently purchased a 2014 4Runner Limited and I wanted to install a 2-channel dashcam. I selected the Blackvue 900S-2ch. As with any rear mount dashcam in the 4Runner, the sliding rear window does provide for an interesting hurdle to overcome.
There are a lot of innovative methods mentioned in this threat and others on how people have mounted there cameras and I thought it could be helpful for others if I added my solution to the mix.
I took inspiration from all that's been done before but I wanted to mount the cam in such a way that it looked through the portion of the window that's cleaned by the wiper.
More pictures of my install are available here: Camera base - Album on Imgur
Anyone looking to print there own is welcome to download the files which I made available here: 4th & 5th Gen. 4Runner Rear Dashcam Mount by CasperSPT - Thingiverse
damn fine install! Great work!
Sorry for reviving this old thread, but I lack the ability as a new user to start a new one. I recently purchased a 2014 4Runner Limited and I wanted to install a 2-channel dashcam. I selected the Blackvue 900S-2ch. As with any rear mount dashcam in the 4Runner, the sliding rear window does provide for an interesting hurdle to overcome.
There are a lot of innovative methods mentioned in this threat and others on how people have mounted there cameras and I thought it could be helpful for others if I added my solution to the mix.
I took inspiration from all that's been done before but I wanted to mount the cam in such a way that it looked through the portion of the window that's cleaned by the wiper.
More pictures of my install are available here: Camera base - Album on Imgur
Anyone looking to print there own is welcome to download the files which I made available here: 4th & 5th Gen. 4Runner Rear Dashcam Mount by CasperSPT - Thingiverse
How stable is the video from your experience with this mount? I would be concerned about the wobble introduced having the arm extended out that way it looks in the picture. Otherwise, nicely done.
The video appears rock solid over any of the roads in the DC area (and we have our fair share of potholes). I totally understand the apprehension though, I was concerned about it myself.
I'll upload a video to Youtube and post the link a little later today.
The camera assembly is extremely light, I didn't weigh it, but I'd say single digit grams, and the printed parts are also pretty light and very rigid given the minimal load.
I'll upload a video to Youtube and post the link a little later today.
The camera assembly is extremely light, I didn't weigh it, but I'd say single digit grams, and the printed parts are also pretty light and very rigid given the minimal load.
sarcoid
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Sorry for reviving this old thread, but I lack the ability as a new user to start a new one. I recently purchased a 2014 4Runner Limited and I wanted to install a 2-channel dashcam. I selected the Blackvue 900S-2ch. As with any rear mount dashcam in the 4Runner, the sliding rear window does provide for an interesting hurdle to overcome.
There are a lot of innovative methods mentioned in this threat and others on how people have mounted there cameras and I thought it could be helpful for others if I added my solution to the mix.
I took inspiration from all that's been done before but I wanted to mount the cam in such a way that it looked through the portion of the window that's cleaned by the wiper.
More pictures of my install are available here: Camera base - Album on Imgur
Anyone looking to print there own is welcome to download the files which I made available here: 4th & 5th Gen. 4Runner Rear Dashcam Mount by CasperSPT - Thingiverse
Looks great. Thanks for posting the print info for the bracket. Not sure what I'm going to do yet. Still need to research install procedures on my SR5 (doesn't have a power rear view mirror). How did you mount the front cam?
Thanks for the compliment! You're most welcome on the design. I've printed numerous designs from others and felt it only right to give a little back.
What do you mean by power mirror?
The front cam is mounted directly to the front windshield using the bracket supplied with the dashcam. That part of the install was very easy, just clean, peal and stick. The front cam is pretty small and fits neatly in front of the mirror making it all but unnoticeable from the cabin or from the outside.
What do you mean by power mirror?
The front cam is mounted directly to the front windshield using the bracket supplied with the dashcam. That part of the install was very easy, just clean, peal and stick. The front cam is pretty small and fits neatly in front of the mirror making it all but unnoticeable from the cabin or from the outside.
97BlackAckCL
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Wanna print one for me for some cash? :thumb3:
Sample video from rear dashcam mounted on 3D printed arm
Here's a link to some sample footage taken on the beltway. It's perhaps not the most exciting, or bumpy but in the short time I've had the mount attached and adjusted it's the best I've got at present. I can post another down the [bumpier] road if anyone has any reservations.
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Here's a link to some sample footage taken on the beltway. It's perhaps not the most exciting, or bumpy but in the short time I've had the mount attached and adjusted it's the best I've got at present. I can post another down the [bumpier] road if anyone has any reservations.
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I'm hardly opposed to such an arrangement, my only reservation is getting the right fastener to attach the whole rig to the roof. I had to scrounge my collection of random bolts and screws to find one the right size. Other than that, I've got all the other parts.
How does $40 sound, shipped (if you're in the lower 48) minus that 1 bolt, for which I am happy to provide dimensions and photos (I just don't think I have another one)?
sarcoid
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I've read some people powering the front camera with the powered mirror. It's more of a question based in my inexperience and reluctance to take chances when in unfamiliar territory. It's looking like the best solution with a dual camera BlackVue setup is to purchase the bundle with the Power Magic PRO.
Just to confirm a high level view of the install would be both camera wires connected to the Power Magic PRO and the power to the PM PRO would tap into the fuse panel? Did I get that right?
I actually opted to go with this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L3VCDNF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and just routed it up the a pillar and over to the mirror. I'd say getting the front cam installed and wired took no more that 20 minutes. It was a breeze and involved nothing more than plugging things in and routing the wire behind the trim.
sarcoid
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Does the back camera plug into that as well? edit; never mind. looks like the rear camera plugs into the front camera. thanks for your help and info!
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Happy to help, the whole process was pretty smooth and you are correct, the rear camera plugs into the front camera, as does the power.
I ran the power to front camera along the drivers side and then ran the rear camera wire along the passenger side. I tucked the excess wire into the D pillar as there seamed to be a ton of space behind it.
Post #40 has the easiest set of instructions for the PMP.
The hardest part was trying to route the wires neatly.
