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GoPro as a DashCam
blog.cam-do.com 19th Sep, 2016
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GoPro as a Dashcam - components● Convert your GoPro into a dashcam ● Required Components
○ CamDo ‘Dash’ controller
○ USB 5V Power Supply (cigarette lighter)
○ USB-A to USB-mini cable x 2 or Y-Cable
○ GoPro HERO4
○ Mounting (windscreen or roll-cage). See Mounting Options slide.
CamDo ‘Dash’ controller
GoPro HERO4
USB-A to USB-mini cableUSB power supply (5V, min 2A)
USB mini cable
USB mini cable
GoPro as a dashcam - basic setup● Enables GoPro to act as a dashcam - very simple operation - set and forget● Utilise in-built looping function of GoPro or any other video mode● Steps to setup:
○ Plug Dash into GoPro○ Plug cigarette lighter power supply into Dash. Provides:
■ Auto turn on camera and start recording video footage on power detect (when vehicle turns on)
■ Auto stop recording and turn camera off on removal of power (when vehicle turns off)
GoPro
CamDoDash
USB 5V power supply(accessory supply - only on when vehicle is on)
USB mini cable http://cam-do.com/products/male-usb-to-mini-usb-cable
USB 5V power supply (optional but recommended)
LEGEND
GoPro as a dashcam - advanced setup - modes of operation
● Same basic setup but different modes can be selected for advanced setups
Mode (Corresponds to the # of LED
blinks when on power-up)
Camera Action / Operation
USB power received USB power removed
1 Turn on and start recording Stop recording and turn off
2 Turn on and start recording Continue recording for 1 minute, then stop recording and turn off
3 Turn on and start recording Continue recording for 10 minutes, then stop recording and turn off
4 Turn on and start recording Do Nothing
5 Turn on Stop recording (if recording), and Turn off
6 Turn on
Wait 1 minute (note camera may not be recording in this mode eg if using scripts), then stop recording
(if recording) and turn off
7 Turn on
Wait 10 minutes (note camera may not be recording in this mode eg if using scripts), then stop recording
(if recording) and turn off
8 Turn on Do Nothing
GoPro as a Dashcam - mounting options● Dashcam mounting options● Mounting components for maximum flexibility
○ GoPro camera ball mount○ Selected arm ○ Vehicle mount
Ball mount Arm Vehicle mount
GoPro as a Dashcam - mounting options● Dashcam mounting options for maximum flexibility
○ Dashboard○ Bicycle○ Roll cage○ Windscreen
Dashboard Bicycle Roll cage
Windscreen
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