Blackvue DR650GW-2CH Install

Brett · Apr 28, 2016

I wrote a little program that runs and downloads the video files from the camera onto a hard disk. I have a Windows machine running in my garage. Each night, the program runs and downloads the video files to a large hard disk for archiving.

More details here. Feedback welcome: GitHub - morrisonbrett/BlackVueDownloader: BlackVue Downloader - Download video files from your BlackVue camera over http.

Kalud · Apr 29, 2016

Brett said:
I wrote a little program that runs and downloads the video files from the camera onto a hard disk. I have a Windows machine running in my garage. Each night, the program runs and downloads the video files to a large hard disk for archiving.

More details here. Feedback welcome: GitHub - morrisonbrett/BlackVueDownloader: BlackVue Downloader - Download video files from your BlackVue camera over http.

You are a hero! I can't say thanks enough for this, it was on my todo list but haven't had any spare time to code this.

LoL Rick · Apr 29, 2016

Andyw2100 said:
You can also get a bag of the replacement clips on Amazon:

Amazon.com: 25 Toyota Trim Panel Retainer Clips 90467-10188 Sienna: Automotive

I like to shop locally and found these at my NAPA store 2 miles from the house. Bag of 12 for $5.49 and I had them in minutes rather than waiting for shipping. They're white instead of teal but the correct size and they seem to be slightly less brittle than the originals.

Clip

auger · Apr 30, 2016

I was up for this install until I found out I don't have the spare power wire underneath the microphone grill. (P22xxx vin, and I looked.)

This seems to complicate the installation quite a bit. Plus, there doesn't seem to be a consensus where's the best place to get power other than the mike grill. Any opinions? Thanks.

agw · Apr 30, 2016

Brett said:
I wrote a little program that runs and downloads the video files from the camera onto a hard disk. I have a Windows machine running in my garage. Each night, the program runs and downloads the video files to a large hard disk for archiving.

More details here. Feedback welcome: GitHub - morrisonbrett/BlackVueDownloader: BlackVue Downloader - Download video files from your BlackVue camera over http.

Brett, is it possible that you left out blackvuedownloader.exe?

auger · Apr 30, 2016

auger said:
I was up for this install until I found out I don't have the spare power wire underneath the microphone grill. (P22xxx vin, and I looked.)

This seems to complicate the installation quite a bit. Plus, there doesn't seem to be a consensus where's the best place to get power other than the mike grill. Any opinions? Thanks.

Never mind. I decided on the OBD-II suggestion on Teslarati that I like. Amazon

And the same suggestion plus the right angle adapter from @sorka for a clean install.

And a great Amazon deal I found from @Madartist on the Model X side, but I waited a few hours too long to order. It's gone now.

auger · May 1, 2016

And it's back now.
http://www.amazon.com/Blackvue-DR65...rue&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Chaz · May 1, 2016

auger said:
And it's back now.
Amazon.com: Blackvue DR650GW-2CH 128GB Dash Cam: Cell Phones & Accessories

Nice! That is cheaper than the group-buy price. Plus the one from Amazon comes with 128GB card vs 32GB... I should've have waited...lol

Krebnarb · May 1, 2016

auger said:
Never mind. I decided on the OBD-II suggestion on Teslarati that I like. Amazon

And the same suggestion plus the right angle adapter from @sorka for a clean install.

And a great Amazon deal I found from @Madartist on the Model X side, but I waited a few hours too long to order. It's gone now.

Nice! I think the OBD method is what I will use also when my 90D gets delivered in June.

Do you guys have any concerns about draining the 12V battery? How long could you potentially leave it parking mode before you'd start to get worried. For example what if you left it at an airport long term parking for a week?

K-MTG · May 1, 2016

Brett said:
I wrote a little program that runs and downloads the video files from the camera onto a hard disk. I have a Windows machine running in my garage. Each night, the program runs and downloads the video files to a large hard disk for archiving.

More details here. Feedback welcome: GitHub - morrisonbrett/BlackVueDownloader: BlackVue Downloader - Download video files from your BlackVue camera over http.

Does it work on Mac?

4SUPER9 · May 1, 2016

Krebnarb said:
Nice! I think the OBD method is what I will use also when my 90D gets delivered in June.

Do you guys have any concerns about draining the 12V battery? How long could you potentially leave it parking mode before you'd start to get worried. For example what if you left it at an airport long term parking for a week?

Do not use the OBD II method for your install. You can, but there is no need. You will have the connector in the headliner grill. If you use the OBD, you will have to run the wire to it down the A-pillar.

K-MTG · May 1, 2016

4SUPER9 said:
Do not use the OBD II method for your install. You can, but there is no need. You will have the connector in the headliner grill. If you use the OBD, you will have to run the wire to it down the A-pillar.

Do you know if the X has a connection?

Alex D · May 1, 2016

auger said:
And it's back now.
Amazon.com: Blackvue DR650GW-2CH 128GB Dash Cam: Cell Phones & Accessories

Thank you for the link, order is placed

Krebnarb · May 1, 2016

4SUPER9 said:
Do not use the OBD II method for your install. You can, but there is no need. You will have the connector in the headliner grill. If you use the OBD, you will have to run the wire to it down the A-pillar.

4Super9, my understanding was that in the newer models the 12V connection is no longer available on the headliner grill? I would definitely prefer to use that if it were there. Guess I will have to find out.

Thanks!

4SUPER9 · May 1, 2016

K-MTG said:
Do you know if the X has a connection?

No clue

Krebnarb said:
4Super9, my understanding was that in the newer models the 12V connection is no longer available on the headliner grill? I would definitely prefer to use that if it were there. Guess I will have to find out.

Thanks!

My new 85D has the connection. My prior P85 circa 8/2013 (VIN P15xxx) did not.

auger · May 1, 2016

Krebnarb said:
4Super9, my understanding was that in the newer models the 12V connection is no longer available on the headliner grill? I would definitely prefer to use that if it were there. Guess I will have to find out.

Thanks!

Older and newer models have it. I have an "in-between" model.

The microphone grill is definitely the way to go if you have the spare connector.

Ivo-G · May 2, 2016

auger said:
Older and newer models have it. I have an "in-between" model.

The microphone grill is definitely the way to go if you have the spare connector.

Unless you want to be able to disconnect the power easily, the microphone grill location requires panel removal, the OBD cable can easily be unplugged.

Krebnarb · May 2, 2016

Alex D said:
Thank you for the link, order is placed

Yeah good deal. Same here. 128gb SD card is pretty sweet!

Maximus8 · May 2, 2016

Krebnarb said:
4Super9, my understanding was that in the newer models the 12V connection is no longer available on the headliner grill? I would definitely prefer to use that if it were there. Guess I will have to find out.

Thanks!

Just confirming that my 2016 has the constant 12V in the microphone grill.

Krebnarb · May 2, 2016

Maximus8 said:
Just confirming that my 2016 has the constant 12V in the microphone grill.

Sweeet, thanks Maximus8. Man this wait is killing me

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