USB Port for DashCams

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/52hxb1uy3...maikba82a?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.

bloat · 02-05-2015, 22:53

I really like that idea

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

kitchenman · 03-05-2015, 02:49

Nice one Alex, how do you get the trim off the A pillar?

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...300443&alt=web
Ian.

clivvy · 03-05-2015, 08:16

GENIUS!!!

absolute genius, can I borrow that idea? I love it!"!

rustic · 03-05-2015, 16:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blocky10

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...300443&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.

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

Blocky10 · 03-05-2015, 11:48

Go for it Clivy .....

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.

Blocky10 · 03-05-2015, 14:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by clivvy

nice one, ive ordered the part you mentioned, cant wait to put it all together I'm right taken with this idea.

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.

The Patrolman · 03-05-2015, 15:25

I've just been looking at one of these on ebay fro the Troll

clivvy · 03-05-2015, 15:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blocky10

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.

much appreciated - I love a good project!

02-05-2015, 21:02	#1
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	USB Port for DashCams 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/52hxb1uy3...maikba82a?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

02-05-2015, 23:34	#4
emjaybee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oxfordshire Vehicle: 3.0Di SVE '05 5 door. Posts: 1,536	Un-b-leeeeeev-ubble Inspired !

02-05-2015, 21:58	#2
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Brilliant, well done that is a clever idea.

02-05-2015, 22:53	#3
bloat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shrewsbury(shropshire) Vehicle: Nissan terrano ll 2.7 tdi Posts: 288	I really like that idea

03-05-2015, 00:58	#5
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	I will snap some pics, I just wired mine in today, hidden cable on roof lining/windscreen, A pillar, and dash, nice and tidy

03-05-2015, 02:49	#6
kitchenman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex Wescliff Vehicle: maverick 1994 2.7 TD Posts: 1,278	Nice one Alex, how do you get the trim off the A pillar?

03-05-2015, 07:48	#7
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	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...300443&alt=web Ian.

03-05-2015, 08:16	#8
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	GENIUS!!! absolute genius, can I borrow that idea? I love it!"!

03-05-2015, 22:50	#10
kitchenman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex Wescliff Vehicle: maverick 1994 2.7 TD Posts: 1,278	Thanks for the ebay link, two on their way Alex, I will search for your link

03-05-2015, 11:48	#11
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	Go for it Clivy .....

03-05-2015, 13:34	#12
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	nice one, ive ordered the part you mentioned, cant wait to put it all together I'm right taken with this idea.