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Black Box style DVR - Anyone use one?
atoyot:
Hey,
I'm just in the process of getting one of these
CB030 - http://www.create-eop.com.tw/Advanced-Dual-Channel-Motorcycle-Drive.html?CID=2
(well 2 actually, but that's another story), which are the next model up from these
CB014 - http://ozreprap.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=55
The CB030 that I'm getting, is pretty much the same as the CB014, except it uses a SD card, it's a bit smaller, it uses H264 instead of MP4, and it has a remote control (not sure what it's used for at this stage...)
Unfortunately, the local supplier of the CB014, OZ RepRap, don't appear to supply the CB030, but I can't confirm that as they didn't answer my email asking if they would. I assume not. Even so, for $289, they seem reasonable, but buying them locally, you'd get some support, that's if you can live with using a CF card.
I've gone direct to the manufacturer to supply me with 2 CB030's, and I'm going to install one on the ST and put it through it's paces. Assuming it works as I hope it will, I'm tempted to install the other one on my MT01, but the way it shakes, I'm not sure if the video would be watchable. Otherwise, a couple of mates might be interested in it.
The main thing I wanted is 2 cams, something that will fit under the seat, something that works and records when the bike is running, and also lets me know that it is working. I mainly want it in the situation that I never want to find myself in, even though I am aware that there are legal implications about the validity of a recording that is not timestamped etc. The unit also comes with a GPS, so I'll have to be sure that I don't do anything wrong and record the evidence as well.
An added bonus is that it is simple enough to remove the SD card from the unit and upload the video and data to the application for more time wasting, and perhaps even some riding video. How good cool dorky would it be to have it interface with the ST for more information like RPM, gear, temp etc...... :crazy
If anyone is interested, once I have the unit installed, I'll post some pics, notes, and my thoughts on whether it was worth the US$215 plus freight from Taiwan.
Bikebear:
I'd be interested to see how it goes. The blurb doesn't give much info (e.g. does it loop record) but with 2 cameras it would be great for recording ride video.
Diesel:
Thanks atoyot - There may be quite a few Members very interested in your appraisal as this thread may suggest....
http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=2909.msg29584#msg29584
Cheers, Diesel
Edit: I've just seen you contributed to the said thread. :|||| Sorry bout that - but still interesting for Members who haven't seen it yet.
atoyot:
--- Quote from: Diesel on August 22, 2013, 10:02:29 AM ---
Edit: I've just seen you contributed to the said thread. :|||| Sorry bout that - but still interesting for Members who haven't seen it yet.
--- End quote ---
I'd forgotton about that actually, so interesting to see that I still agree with what I said :o
The system does loop record, I think the time depends on the size of the SD card. The later CB030 model does better video compression, so would do more hours (minutes?) on same size card.
All ordered and in the mail, so just waiting for it to turn up and get some time to install. Hopefully the quality will be reasonable and it will work as advertised, and also last. Photos and report to come... :popcorn
atoyot:
Finallly got around to doing a brief review and some pics of my DVR install.
Here's the DVR unit. As you can see, it's quite small, and I'm going for a loose mount under the seat. Buttons from the left are "On" light, Front camera, rear camera, and to the right of this is a small door which opens for the SD card, but the power cable also going into the hole at the end.
To the left of those you can just see some connections, which are LED cable (indication panel thingy- USB), GPS input - USB, remote mic (it has one built in somewhere), AV Out, and IR (extender?)
Next, here are the camera's, one which is shown with the waterproof screw connector. The end of this has a small 4 pin plug for the DVR video connector.
Now this is the LED display, which show 3 LED's; one for Video Rec, one for GPS fix, and the last for saved recording for "G" sensor that's may have been setoff by a collision.
This shows me holding the power wiring, GPS with USB, and a camera bracket. Bracket is flimsy, but useable.
Now the front camera mounted behind the screen...
And another one showing the front camera just behind the RAM lock.
Rear Camera mounted upside down under rear rack
and finally the GPS stuck on top of the Top Box
Installation was fairly simple; hardest part was routing the cables.
Cam views were pretty good.
In operation, I had a few probs:-
1. I had to fiddle around with the G sensor, as it was too sensitive, but didn't get enough time to get it just right, as I crashed and it didn't go off and save the clip from 10 secs prior to the G sensor being tripped, so I assume I had it too high.
2. Need a TV or analog screen to setup.
3. Even though I had unit to record endlessly, it kept reverting back to "until card full" or something similar.
Will finish this tomorrow night, bye for now.
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