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Blocky10
02-05-2015, 21:02
Bought myself a rear view mirror dash cam last week http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00P42S4FW
that came with a loooong power cable to hide round the screen and dash but didn't want to do that.... So done this....
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/52hxb1uy3l8z97i/AACS3mT1unmso1zCmaikba82a?dl=0

Hopefully the dropbox link works as I've added comments to the photos.

Not sure if you guys will have the same socket in the roof if you haven't got a sunroof?

Cheers.

Ian
jims-terrano
02-05-2015, 21:58
Brilliant, well done that is a clever idea. :clap:clap:clap
bloat
02-05-2015, 22:53
I really like that idea :thumb2
emjaybee
02-05-2015, 23:34
Inspired !
AlexD333
03-05-2015, 00:58
I will snap some pics, I just wired mine in today, hidden cable on roof lining/windscreen, A pillar, and dash, nice and tidy :thumb2
kitchenman
03-05-2015, 02:49
Nice one Alex, how do you get the trim off the A pillar?
kitchenman
03-05-2015, 03:10
What is the ebay code for the USB adaptor?
Blocky10
03-05-2015, 07:48
Cheers guys. It wasn't a difficult job. You could wire one of these in with any of the power outlets to gain usb ports.
Here's the 12v to 5v converter I used but there are others available.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=121473300443&alt=web
Ian.
clivvy
03-05-2015, 08:16
GENIUS!!!

absolute genius, can I borrow that idea? I love it!"!:thumbs
AlexD333
03-05-2015, 10:35
Nice one Alex, how do you get the trim off the A pillar?

I've done another thread called routing for dash cam :thumb2
Blocky10
03-05-2015, 11:48
Go for it Clivy .....[emoji106]
clivvy
03-05-2015, 13:34
nice one, ive ordered the part you mentioned, cant wait to put it all together I'm right taken with this idea.:bow
Blocky10
03-05-2015, 14:18
nice one, ive ordered the part you mentioned, cant wait to put it all together I'm right taken with this idea.:bow
If your set up is like mine you have to remove part of the divider that shields one bulb from the other to make room for the usb socket. All will become clear when you have it in your hand.
Any problems give me a shout. [emoji106]
The Patrolman
03-05-2015, 15:25
I've just been looking at one of these on ebay fro the Troll:nenau
clivvy
03-05-2015, 15:29
If your set up is like mine you have to remove part of the divider that shields one bulb from the other to make room for the usb socket. All will become clear when you have it in your hand.
Any problems give me a shout. [emoji106]

much appreciated - I love a good project!
rustic
03-05-2015, 16:33
Cheers guys. It wasn't a difficult job. You could wire one of these in with any of the power outlets to gain usb ports.
Here's the 12v to 5v converter I used but there are others available.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=121473300443&alt=web
Ian.

I really like that item, it saves having bulky cigar lighter modules everywhere, that often disconnect them selves.
Can even supply 3 amps, so enough for an ipad, dash cam, sat nav, iphone.
Brilliant.:thumb2
They are cheaper direct from China, if you want to wait, and some have single or twin outputs, and some have side lugs that need a couple of screws to fix them.
kitchenman
03-05-2015, 22:50
Thanks for the ebay link, two on their way
Alex, I will search for your link