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Title: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Shiney on October 30, 2018, 06:17:46 PM
Hi everyone :hatwave

I recently brought a dual motorcycle camera system (1 front camera & 1 Rear camera) called the "Blueskysea DV188"
It was purchased from ebay for $128.79 AUD from a supplier down south.

I have installed it on my ST1300 and have been running it for a couple of weeks now, so far I have found it to be a good unit :thumbsup

Anyway I have made a video covering the install and a review of what the footage is like :grin

Check it out below :thumbs


http://youtu.be/NmcwalP4Sn8 (http://youtu.be/NmcwalP4Sn8)

https://youtu.be/NmcwalP4Sn8 (https://youtu.be/NmcwalP4Sn8)


Cheers
Shiney
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Bodø on October 30, 2018, 06:44:42 PM
I'll have a look later (after the kids have gone to bed)
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: johnnyYTED on October 30, 2018, 08:10:02 PM
 :blk13 :dred11
lQQks like a good bit of kit Shiney,  might have to save some pennies and acquire myself a unit..
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Bodø on October 30, 2018, 08:24:36 PM
lQQks like a good bit of kit Shiney,  might have to save some pennies and acquire myself a unit..

Me too.  Is both front and rear in 1080p?  Have you got a rough idea of home much a 64GB sd card would hold before it fills up.  I'd be keen on getting something like this on the kwaka for general commuting (ie. setting it on loop and only looking at if if something happened).  Do you leave the unit under your seat?
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Shiney on October 30, 2018, 09:01:56 PM
lQQks like a good bit of kit Shiney,  might have to save some pennies and acquire myself a unit..

Me too.  Is both front and rear in 1080p?  Have you got a rough idea of home much a 64GB sd card would hold before it fills up.  I'd be keen on getting something like this on the kwaka for general commuting (ie. setting it on loop and only looking at if if something happened).  Do you leave the unit under your seat?

Both cameras are 1080p.
A 64GB SD Card will hold about 8 hours of riding footage from both cameras (Just under 62MB per minute) and when it is full it will loop back to the beginning and overwrite the oldest footage.

I have left the DVR under the seat as it isn't waterproof.

Cheers
Shiney
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Bodø on October 30, 2018, 09:04:48 PM
Cheers  :thumbsup

I just bought one.  Eight hours on a 64GB is pretty good.  The gopro only does half that and it's one camera.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Brock on October 30, 2018, 09:20:53 PM
That looks quite good, I may invest in that after Xmas
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Jdbiker on October 30, 2018, 09:22:43 PM
Where from and how much?🤓
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Shiney on October 30, 2018, 09:28:26 PM
Where from and how much?🤓

AU $128.79

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DV188-Camera-Motorcycle-Bike-1080p-HD-Video-DVR-Camcorder-Action-Video-Cam-Local/273098869514?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DV188-Camera-Motorcycle-Bike-1080p-HD-Video-DVR-Camcorder-Action-Video-Cam-Local/273098869514?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649)
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Jdbiker on October 31, 2018, 05:08:53 AM
Thanks Brother Shiney  :like🤓
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: DavidP on October 31, 2018, 07:07:17 AM
Mmmmm, so tempting, esp the 1080 front and rear.

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Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Knave on October 31, 2018, 07:24:24 AM
Wow! That is pretty impressive. I haven't had anything to do with bike cameras but this has certainly grabbed my interest. Thanks for the report.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: CallMeSteve on October 31, 2018, 09:13:59 AM
That looks terrific mate.  I see also that there is a waterproof version the DV688.

These are a darn sight less expensive than the Hummer I bought for Strudel, and better featured.  Dual cams, wider view, larger maximum storage capacity, bigger screen and easier controls.  What's not to like?

The Hummer does have inbuilt GPS, and wifi for file transfer. The Wifi transfer is very slow though, and it looks like this BlueSkySea unit has an optional GPS module for those who want it.  Looks like a no-brainer to me :-)

The only thing the Hummer has going for it is that, mounted behind the windscreen, it contributes to the police bike illusion   ;-*
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Jdbiker on October 31, 2018, 09:53:02 AM
Just bought one..🤓
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: johnnyYTED on October 31, 2018, 10:35:34 AM
 :blk13 :dred11
Just bought one..🤓

JD what was the delivery date, I got  a delivery date of 6 > 28 Nov to come from Sydney 80k's away.. even though its Sydney stock.. I want it before Harrow.  :OldMan I haven't bought it yet,,
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Gerard & Sandra on October 31, 2018, 10:51:21 AM
Shiney - good job, thanks.
Rgds
GB
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Bodø on October 31, 2018, 12:14:15 PM
:blk13 :dred11
Just bought one..🤓

JD what was the delivery date, I got  a delivery date of 6 > 28 Nov to come from Sydney 80k's away.. even though its Sydney stock.. I want it before Harrow.  :OldMan I haven't bought it yet,,

6>25 nov, but even if it does arrive before Harrow I doubt I'll have it set up for that trip.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Bodø on October 31, 2018, 04:30:06 PM
Does it have a time lapse photo mode on it or is it just video?
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Shiney on October 31, 2018, 07:17:26 PM
Does it have a time lapse photo mode on it or is it just video?

Just video or single photos when you press the button.

Here are some pages from the booklet that comes with it :thumbs

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181031/cfe80bd0239b69275888a7de48b3ab10.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181031/122d7d5976f8ef1a9137ff23e4846100.jpg)   

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181031/0b4f5f21876aa35a7cc7db476b4b714e.jpg)   (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181031/da2f609136c6bb86f5ca59e3cb25cdff.jpg)

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Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Pinkteflon on October 31, 2018, 07:35:05 PM
Great report
Reminder to self
Must buy one
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Gadget on October 31, 2018, 08:11:37 PM
Nice one Shiney.

If I was getting one,  I'd get this one as the GPS tracks where and when and possibly speed.

http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=263798890790&category=48605&pm=1&ds=0&t=1538443380000&ver=0&cspheader=1

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Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Jdbiker on October 31, 2018, 08:46:30 PM
:blk13 :dred11
Just bought one..🤓

JD what was the delivery date, I got  a delivery date of 6 > 28 Nov to come from Sydney 80k's away.. even though its Sydney stock.. I want it before Harrow.  :OldMan I haven't bought it yet,,


ETA Thu 8 Nov- Mon 26 Nov🤓
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Gadget on November 01, 2018, 07:53:41 AM
https://youtu.be/mxLYi3uapGE

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Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: johnnyYTED on November 01, 2018, 07:58:37 AM
 :blk13 :dred11

Nice one Shiney.
If I was getting one,  I'd get this one as the GPS tracks where and when and possibly speed.
I think I should stick to Shiney's model, not that I'm ever in a hurry. o:) Wot thuh
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Bodø on November 16, 2018, 01:00:36 PM
Two parcels in my GPO box this morning.  I know what one is and I am guessing the other is this.   With a Harrowing RTE this weekend and stuff to do tonight I shan't be sussing it out until next week but hope to have it running in the near future.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Shiney on November 16, 2018, 05:55:49 PM
Two parcels in my GPO box this morning.  I know what one is and I am guessing the other is this.   With a Harrowing RTE this weekend and stuff to do tonight I shan't be sussing it out until next week but hope to have it running in the near future.

 :thumbsup :thumbs :runyay
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Bodø on December 13, 2018, 08:58:58 AM
It's being installed today.  Work tomorrow and saturday which is a decent commute so look forward to giving skme thoughts in a week or two.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Shiney on December 13, 2018, 08:31:02 PM
It's being installed today.  Work tomorrow and saturday which is a decent commute so look forward to giving skme thoughts in a week or two.

Awesome mate, I look forward to hearing your thoughts :thumbsup

I have since installed the wired controller/mic on the handlebars and have found that there is a little blue light that flashes when the cameras are recording (Handy to know the unit is recording while on the move :thumb)
Another advantage to having it on the handlebars is that I can now tap the lock button to take photos (front & back simultaneously) when I see something I want to photograph :runyay

Cheers
Shiney
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Jdbiker on December 13, 2018, 09:46:54 PM
Had mine delivered for a while now, just haven’t got around to fitting it. Is the wired controller waterproof Brother Shiney?
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Shiney on December 13, 2018, 10:13:22 PM
Had mine delivered for a while now, just haven’t got around to fitting it. Is the wired controller waterproof Brother Shiney?

It has been waterproof so far (I have had it fitted on the handlebars while riding through the rain a few times now)

As the wired controller is designed to be placed in a position where it can be utilised while riding I would be amazed if it isn't waterproof.


However if I do have any issues I'll make sure to let everyone know :thumbsup


Cheers
Shiney
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: on December 14, 2018, 03:31:49 AM
As the wired controller is designed to be placed in a position where it can be utilised while riding I would be amazed if it isn't waterproof.

Plus the microphone is useless if you can't place it somehwere where is can pick up audio.  I might look at digging mine out, but not sure if I left enough room to get one more cable out.  Shall have a look tomorrow.  I turned the g-sensor off because I don't require it and the language settings to Japanese.  Looked at a bit of footage this morning.  It felt weird not having sound as the gopro always did.  Two commutes to Lonsdale today and tomorrow plus a christmas lunch in Old Noarlunga so I should amass enough footage to make a good observation next week.  I do like having a date/timestamp on the video.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Gadget on December 14, 2018, 06:48:49 AM
The g-shock is meant to automatically save the footage just before an accident.

The one on my car often goes off when the car door closes. :grin

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Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: on December 14, 2018, 08:57:31 AM
The g-shock is meant to automatically save the footage just before an accident.

The one on my car often goes off when the car door closes. :grin

It moved three minutes of footage to a separate folder which I  hadn't noticed until I started watching the files and already deleted.  I'd rather keep in altogether.  Incidentally I didn't brake that hard.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Bodø on December 14, 2018, 08:51:19 PM
Both cameras are 1080p.
A 64GB SD Card will hold about 8 hours of riding footage from both cameras (Just under 62MB per minute) and when it is full it will loop back to the beginning and overwrite the oldest footage.

I have to admit I was quite skeptical when I read this as my gopros hold nowhere near this and it's only one camera, but today I filled up a 64GB disc with this camera and had 8:06 worth of footage from the front camera and 8:16 from the rear.  It does indeed hold eight hours worth on footage.

 :thumbs
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: johnnyYTED on December 27, 2018, 11:46:57 AM
 :blk13 :dred11
I await delivery of my recent purchase.
 :grin
no its waiting for me to pick it up at P.O. I just checked mailbox ..
 
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: troy_s on December 28, 2018, 01:05:56 PM
Oldest daughter also sent away for one of these for me. Looking forward to some real world instructions for installation
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Brookester on December 28, 2018, 04:38:41 PM
So I too bit the bullet and got one...on the KLR...but, & there are brains trusts here whom may help??? I am getting a wavy video...I am only guessing but have bought a noise suppressor to install to see if it works as it appears the waves increase under acceleration...any electrical gurus able to offer a suggestion???
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: on December 28, 2018, 06:20:41 PM
That's called the jello effect.  I get that on my bike when it is stationery (engine running) but disappears on the go.  The best thing is to have it in a postion where it can see some of the bike.  If something constant is visibale the camera's anti-jerking function (that's probably not the proper word for it but you know what I mean) will use that to stabilize the video.  My rear camera is always perfect because some of the top box rack is always visible and in the same spot.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Gadget on December 28, 2018, 09:42:40 PM
Possibly strobing due to vibration in the mounting position.

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Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: troy_s on December 29, 2018, 09:53:21 AM
Im a bit of a gumby when it comes to anything electrical. Is there an easily accessible bit of wire somewhere that is suitable to power this sucker? Hoping that there is one that is really easy to identify - hopefully with a big flashing sign saying "this one"

 Thinking that maybe linking it up to the tail light might be an option as this also comes on when the ignition is switched on ( also, under the seat seems to be the best place to keep the kit.)
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Bodø on December 29, 2018, 10:18:42 AM
I put my kit in the top box as I tend to have duffle bag strapped on the seat when I do overnight trips but still would like to access the sd-card.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Bodø on January 10, 2019, 06:09:58 AM
One of my workmates was pretty keen on this so I gave him the ebay link.  This morning he told me it arrived.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Shiney on January 10, 2019, 10:36:57 AM
Im a bit of a gumby when it comes to anything electrical. Is there an easily accessible bit of wire somewhere that is suitable to power this sucker? Hoping that there is one that is really easy to identify - hopefully with a big flashing sign saying "this one"

 Thinking that maybe linking it up to the tail light might be an option as this also comes on when the ignition is switched on ( also, under the seat seems to be the best place to keep the kit.)

G'day troy_s
I would recommend a "Double Mini Blade Fuse Socket Wire Tap"  *You can get them from Jaycar (These don't need an inline fuse :thumb)

https://www.jaycar.com.au/double-mini-blade-fuse-socket-wire-tap/p/SF5125 (https://www.jaycar.com.au/double-mini-blade-fuse-socket-wire-tap/p/SF5125)

They look like this... (As you can see it provides two fuse sockets)

(https://www.ionnic.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/f/bfh10.jpg)


Just replace the headlight fuse with the "Double Mini Blade Fuse Socket Wire Tap" (This gives a switched power source that will turn on/off with the bike)
Plug a fuse in the bottom for the headlight and a second fuse in the top for the power to the DV188.
Then finally connect the wire tap to the DV188's power.



Cheers
Shiney
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: troy_s on January 11, 2019, 04:06:13 PM
sweet. Even I can do that.

cheers
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: DavidP on January 11, 2019, 07:20:21 PM
Certainly easier than putting in a full custom aux harness .... whistles :-)

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Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: troy_s on January 19, 2019, 02:01:19 PM
Hi Shiney,
 Got the bits to do the job and no grace. Apart from having to lose the fuse cover to do this (which I could probably live with, the space above the fuse box is so small that there is not enough of it it put the plastic back on when done.

Bugger.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Shiney on January 19, 2019, 02:58:19 PM
Hi Shiney,
 Got the bits to do the job and no grace. Apart from having to lose the fuse cover to do this (which I could probably live with, the space above the fuse box is so small that there is not enough of it it put the plastic back on when done.

Bugger.
G'day Troy
 I did an install on JF3000's bike a while ago using one of these without issue.

Below I'm attaching a couple of pictures showing what it looks like right now after being in use for quite a while, I hope this helps alleviate some of your concerns :thumbs

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190119/f0793d601103f7cd115532103194bea1.jpg)   (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190119/afb1987319aa591964477929d689c23f.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190119/54e8a9ccadf557307871959244a2dec7.jpg)   (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190119/98182938ad9ae677c63ecdad9a469868.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190119/71a2c51587acc6a35792692f15479a25.jpg)

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Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: troy_s on January 19, 2019, 03:46:18 PM
Shiney, you legend. It works.

 Next problem......anyone know how to change the time and date?
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Shiney on January 19, 2019, 04:18:15 PM
Shiney, you legend. It works.

 Next problem......anyone know how to change the time and date?


No worries mate, I'm always happy to help :thumbs
 
 Speaking of which...
To change the time and date:

1 Turn the unit on
2 Press the ME button
3 Use the arrow key to go to date and time settings


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190119/7f760b89265fa147c70b7c18b6b661ff.jpg)

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Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: troy_s on January 20, 2019, 09:14:56 AM
git it
 Now just got to get permission to test it!
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Bodø on January 22, 2019, 02:01:31 PM
As the wired controller is designed to be placed in a position where it can be utilised while riding I would be amazed if it isn't waterproof.

Plus the microphone is useless if you can't place it somehwere where is can pick up audio.  I might look at digging mine out, but not sure if I left enough room to get one more cable out.  Shall have a look tomorrow.  I turned the g-sensor off because I don't require it and the language settings to Japanese.  Looked at a bit of footage this morning.  It felt weird not having sound as the gopro always did.  Two commutes to Lonsdale today and tomorrow plus a christmas lunch in Old Noarlunga so I should amass enough footage to make a good observation next week.  I do like having a date/timestamp on the video.

Yesterday I finally got around to moving this to the front of the bike (before I started drinking to those who followed my ramblings on facebook).  I initally put it on the handle bars but the wind distortion was quite great so then moved it to the speedo area, took it for a test ride to Blewitt Springs this morning and it is perfect.  G sensor is turned off but two files were moved to an SOS folder.  I think they were when I spoke into the mic at close range, but will monitor so see if I can work out exactly why.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: troy_s on January 28, 2019, 08:40:44 AM
Hi all,
 This is perhaps pure coincidence, I wired it up per Shiney's instructions. Havent gone anywhere since and now am greeted by a flat battery.

thoughts?
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Shiney on January 28, 2019, 09:18:18 AM
Hi all,
 This is perhaps pure coincidence, I wired it up per Shiney's instructions. Havent gone anywhere since and now am greeted by a flat battery.

thoughts?


G'day mate,
Did you replace the headlight fuse with the "Double Mini Blade Fuse Socket Wire Tap"?

Assuming you did, it should only power up when the headlights come on.
You could connect a multimeter to the wire tap and see if there is any power coming through when the bike is turned off.

Cheers
Shiney
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Bodø on January 28, 2019, 09:40:02 AM
This was my fear.  I've noticed that occasionally the camera doesn't turn itself off when I shut down the bike,  Fortunately though, it's doesn't take power from the bike, but running on it's own battery, which I have discovered has an incredible running time.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: troy_s on January 28, 2019, 10:38:42 AM
wired up exactly as per Shineys instructions using the dual fuse thingy. The suggestion that the camera doesn't turn off sometimes would be a explanation though buggered if I can work out why it would keep going without power.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Gadget on January 28, 2019, 08:51:29 PM
I had a thought today that this camera set up could be used at the front of the car with one camera facing left and one facing right.

Two problems solved, combined with forward and rear facing, it would give pretty much 360° view in the car off an accident.

The second use is as an easy way to see if the road is clear before pulling out of intersections or a shopping centre car parking space.

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Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: DavidP on March 08, 2019, 06:53:42 AM
Installed my dv188 last night :-)  took around 2 hours and most of that was routing wires from the front and loosening bodywork.
Bench tested it before installing, while battery was charging 0.75a@12v, dropping to 0.2a@12v after that, not to bad :-)
Future project (well not really project as it is quite simple to do) might be relay with timer so it runs for an hour or so after parking... should cover the bike while it is parked in shopping centers and the like.

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Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Bodø on March 08, 2019, 07:25:34 AM
I have since unplugged the red cable and use the usb one with a powerbank.  So it runs until I  stop it.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: johnnyYTED on March 14, 2019, 08:25:02 AM
 :blk13 :dred11
I have installed my dv188, but both cameras keep coming unstuck so I'll remove the white double-sided tape and try the red 3M tape supplied in the box and if that fails they'll be screwed.
I have the rear view camera as the main screen display so I can see how the coffin travels behind me.
A report will be made when I have footage..

Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Brock on March 14, 2019, 08:56:37 AM
A small dab of silicon on the base will hold them, just use blue painters tape to hold while it goes off. They will stick for ever then  :)
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: DavidP on March 15, 2019, 06:47:59 AM
+1 On the silicone trick :-)

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Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: johnnyYTED on March 15, 2019, 11:13:06 AM
 :blk13 :dred11
I did the silicon trick yesterday. so I'll wait n see if it stays stuck.
 :thumbsup
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Brock on March 15, 2019, 11:19:25 AM
My stuff stopper on the front guard was fixed with silicon only, its been there for more than 5 years and no sign of leaving.

Silicon sticks better that brown messy stuff on a blanket.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: johnnyYTED on March 15, 2019, 11:28:43 AM
 :blk13 :dred11
Silicon sticks better that brown messy stuff on a blanket.
I haven't had that brown stuff stick my blankets, I always try to at least attempt to make it to the bathroom, even if I don't always make it.. That was why I purchased my own carpet shamPOO'er.  :fp
I think I'll silicon the front camera now to ensure its sticks like s hit to a shovel..  o:)
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: ppopeye on March 15, 2019, 07:05:29 PM
If you want stronger than silicone use polyurethane.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Draco (Heartbreak Kid) on April 22, 2019, 03:32:37 PM
lQQks like a good bit of kit Shiney,  might have to save some pennies and acquire myself a unit..

Me too.  Is both front and rear in 1080p?  Have you got a rough idea of home much a 64GB sd card would hold before it fills up.  I'd be keen on getting something like this on the kwaka for general commuting (ie. setting it on loop and only looking at if if something happened).  Do you leave the unit under your seat?
Guys, Shiney installed it on Blue BeaST I sadly only had 32g card But after riding from Chermside to Ipswich to Esk, Woodford, Caboolture and back to Chermside still had space on the 32g so i suppose 64g double the distance

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Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: troy_s on April 22, 2019, 05:07:57 PM
You happy with the result? Mine is fantastic.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: on April 22, 2019, 05:35:47 PM
i suppose 64g double the distance

I get eight hours from a 64GB card and am very happy with it.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: DavidP on April 22, 2019, 07:52:33 PM
Happy with mine as well, but has shown that I need to do some work on he forks...  front footage is a bit bouncy and footage has quite of bit of jello effect, rear is rock solid though

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Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Draco (Heartbreak Kid) on April 22, 2019, 09:55:08 PM
i suppose 64g double the distance

I get eight hours from a 64GB card and am very happy with it.
Yea mate Shiney showed the kit, I  bought $110.00He installed it, set it up and I  love it. My front is same as rear "solid mount not stuck on"

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Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: JuST Peter on July 01, 2019, 08:53:52 PM
I just had my DV188 installed by Dale Maclean (not savvy enough to do it myself), and have been super impressed by the clarity of the playback video on the computer.
My one stumbling block was finding a suitable media player to view it through. I have an Apple Mac (wouldn't have a bar of the format), so I tried it on my daughter's PC. It still wouldn't play using Windows Media Player so we had to download a VLC media player .
Works well now
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: johnnyYTED on July 01, 2019, 10:48:20 PM
 :blk13 :dred11 BEEstY Can-Am F3S Daytona
I purchased yet another dv188 and it was the first Farkle on BEEstY. The cameras are stuck on with black silicone and all the wiring and control unit fit nicely under the seat, until I put the solo pod on, now its all in its own waterproof compartment with easy access to remove the 64g memory card each evening to download to a 1 terabyte drive
I have dual dashcams on 2 of my rides now.. and I'm very happy with the quality. I'm chaperoning my nephew on his bike L's at the moment and its good to be able to show him footage and explain things with vision.  :thumb
one day I'll learn how to join them and edit..
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Bodø on July 02, 2019, 05:22:12 AM
one day I'll learn how to join them and edit..

Video Redo is the easiest program I know to edit videos.  Everything is pretty straight forward and it's one of the few I know that gets you a full resolution screenshot if you want a photo.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Calsonic on January 14, 2021, 06:54:32 PM
This post may be a bit old now but I just purchased the DV988 model. Can't wait to fit it to my 1100 :-)
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: CallMeSteve on January 14, 2021, 08:19:46 PM
Keen as a bean to see your review. 

 :popcorn
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Calsonic on January 14, 2021, 09:50:20 PM
Ill do an install rundown too. This unit is waterproof so my intention is to mount the screen on my dash to use as a rearview mirror while riding. Just got to figure out how to mount it as it does not come with any sort of mounting hardware so I will have to fabricate something.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Shiney on January 15, 2021, 08:29:37 AM
The 988 looks interesting and I look forward to your review on it :thumbsup
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Bodø on January 15, 2021, 08:36:29 AM
Me too.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: CallMeSteve on January 15, 2021, 11:40:27 AM
Ill do an install rundown too. This unit is waterproof so my intention is to mount the screen on my dash to use as a rearview mirror while riding. Just got to figure out how to mount it as it does not come with any sort of mounting hardware so I will have to fabricate something.

Most sites that I find selling the unit show some mounting hardware (although obviously not directly ST-compatible).  I was wondering if something like this would work:
https://www.ja-gps.com.au/RAM/rap-b-202u-gop1/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA9P__BRC0ARIsAEZ6irhovXrrCX_NtAOPBTB7Kz7zfl15vIMQPdai6EBSyQQKnsgbNxCMp2kaAsr2EALw_wcB (https://www.ja-gps.com.au/RAM/rap-b-202u-gop1/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA9P__BRC0ARIsAEZ6irhovXrrCX_NtAOPBTB7Kz7zfl15vIMQPdai6EBSyQQKnsgbNxCMp2kaAsr2EALw_wcB)


Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: CallMeSteve on January 15, 2021, 11:45:51 AM
FYI I found a discussion of it over here:
https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/dv988-motorcycle-dashcam.42337/ (https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/dv988-motorcycle-dashcam.42337/)

It includes a pic of how one guy mounted his.

Did yours come with the GPS option?  It's not clear to me whether this is standard.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Bodø on January 15, 2021, 04:48:56 PM
My model says you can add a GPS device to it but one didn't come with the product.  I haven't looked into it any further.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: troy_s on January 16, 2021, 08:43:31 AM
Pretty sure there was no mounting hardware with mi - apart from some cable ties and double sided tape. The tape was near useless and was quickly replaces by a couple of self tapping screws. Decided the control panel was not going to be a thing (proved correct and has lived under the rear seat since
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Bodø on January 16, 2021, 08:53:46 AM
Mine lives in the top box.  I can still access it to change sd cards when a duffel bag is strapped to the pillion seat.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Calsonic on January 16, 2021, 07:23:39 PM
After realising it does have a mount mechanism, (thanks Steve) I intend to mount it on top of my dash where I did have a cam mounted with the exact same mounting so thats a bonus. I'm not concerned about having a GPS in it as I have also ordered the Quadlock phone mount for my iPhone which I use Waze for GPS which is bluetooth to my helmet so the cam display will be purely as a rearview mirror on my dash which I think it worth having.

Hope to get it all this week and have installed ready for the long weekend and lots of riding :-)
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Gadget on January 17, 2021, 07:54:16 AM
The purpose of the GPS module in the dashcams, is to record the location and speed. Very helpful for insurance purposes and possibly for speeding tickets (provided you weren't speeding). 

The GPS in the dashcams is not for navigating.

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Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Calsonic on January 18, 2021, 11:57:46 AM
The purpose of the GPS module in the dashcams, is to record the location and speed. Very helpful for insurance purposes and possibly for speeding tickets (provided you weren't speeding). 

The GPS in the dashcams is not for navigating.

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Well that makes sense. Shame they didn't offer that as a selectable item at checkout as I would have likely added it at the same time.

Cal
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Bodø on March 20, 2021, 12:45:28 PM
Is the mic in the screen part or do you have a cabled one?  I have an older model (same as Shiney's) and I keep the panel in the top box with the wired mic placed on my bike's dash.  It gets no wind interference there (admittedly I don't have an ST) except on the odd occasion I pull over to take a photo on a day when I have a tailwind.  an you change the color of the timestamp or is that blue it?  Mine is white.

The mic is built into the screen on this unit. I have not looked at trying to change the time stamp colour. That was default. I have not even set the time and date yet :-)

Are you sure about the mic?  I bought a DV988 recently and put it on my new Xmax earlier this week.  If had one.  This thing with the button and blue LED is also the microphone.  I haven't got around to putting mine on the dash yet so it's in the top box with the unit.  The timestamps are indeed blue and I don't think I can change it.  Oh well, at least I'll know which bike the images came from, not that I am expecting the Xmax to go out of suburbia very often.

(https://www.imghostr.net/images/2021/03/20/d3e22f5b5bd996699803fab5b8a2ad80.jpg)
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Shiney on March 20, 2021, 01:38:28 PM
The photo/microphone unit in the picture looks the same as the DV188... maybe you have two microphones?

Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Bodø on March 20, 2021, 01:42:52 PM
The photo/microphone unit in the picture looks the same as the DV188... maybe you have two microphones?

That's why I recognised it as soon as it came out of the box.  I didn't have the wireless thingy that was shown in the image of ether this or the install DV988 thread.  I didn't lose any sleep over that because I doubt I'd use it.  Early days yet but images do appear better on this model.  I'll know for sure when I go through video of this morning's ride in the hills.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Shiney on March 20, 2021, 07:24:10 PM
The photo/microphone unit in the picture looks the same as the DV188... maybe you have two microphones?

That's why I recognised it as soon as it came out of the box.  I didn't have the wireless thingy that was shown in the image of ether this or the install DV988 thread.  I didn't lose any sleep over that because I doubt I'd use it.  Early days yet but images do appear better on this model.  I'll know for sure when I go through video of this morning's ride in the hills.

I look forward to hearing your impressions about the difference between the footage quality of the two units :popcorn :popcorn :popcorn

Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: on March 26, 2021, 02:23:49 PM
Only done a few short tests with it but overly not happy.  Rode it for the first time since the weekend today.  Clock was back to factory reset.  I think it drains my powerbank faster that the dv-188 and flattens the battery , hence losing the time.  I'll have another look on sunday.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Bodø on March 26, 2021, 05:25:30 PM
Here's a bit of footage from last weekend.

https://youtu.be/QBvAN9b0Lgk (https://youtu.be/QBvAN9b0Lgk)

I am happy with the images and think they look better than those from the DV-188 on the kwaka.  Some of that may be down to vibration.  It certainly handles riding into the sun a lot better.

I am not overly fussed about the audio just yet as I haven't put the microphone where I want it, behind the dash like the kwaka.  I don't have any holes/gaps for the wire to go through without it looking tacky so shan't attempt it for a little while yet.

(https://www.imghostr.net/images/2021/03/26/d036edec6e8ee1e0a29167a586637fbf.jpg)

At a loss to how the battery was dead to the point that the time/date went back to factory mode but have turned off parking mode in the hope that will make a difference.  I shall see when I take it for another ride on sunday.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: on April 09, 2021, 06:44:06 AM
Testing done.  Overall opinion of DV-188 v DV-988

Daytime footage:  988 is much cleaner.  I think a bit of it is to do with the vibration of the bike but still think the picture is a lot cleaner.  However, buildings are somewhat distant and much more fish-eyed than the 188.  One thing I liked about the mobius camera was you can adjust the field of view.

Nightime footage:  six of one and half a dozen of the other.

Audio:  Hard to say.  I haven't worked out how to mount the microphone where I want it without the wire looking tacky so it's still in the topbox, but I am guessing much of a muchness.

Timestamp:  I don't like the blue of the 988 and it's a bit small compared to the white of the 188.  It is much more clearer in the dark but I still think they should have stuck with white and larger font.  The gps dots disappeared when I turned off the gps function.

Power:  The 188 occasionally freezes on start up.  I've never experienced this with the 988.  Likewise the 188 didn't turn itself off which flattened the kwaka's battery one weekend.  I have since disonnected the red cable to the bike and now use the usb one provided with a powerbank.  If I forget to disconnect it I have a flat power bank but can still start the bike.  This system is also good to let it run whilst inside shopping.

Battery:  The 188 has an internal battery.  When the power bank runs out it stops recording and turns itself off.  The battery maintains the date and time settings.  The 988 has no battery and a super capacitor instead.  It can only hold the date and time settings for about 24 hours before resetting to the default (july 1st 2020 midday).  Given I only use the xmax for shopping and it comes out once a week it means I have to either constantly reset the date and time.  I bought a solar powered kit which I am hoping will overcome this problem.

Waterproof:  Both cameras are water proof but only the 988 console is.  Mine sit in the topbox so it's not an issue.  Retrieving a memory card from the 988 is much more difficult and I have to carry a small tool or knife of some sort to get it to come out.  Fortunately I shan't be changing it on road like I do the kwaka.

Filenames:  I prefer the 188 version.  The 988 version is helpful when dates and times stuff up though.

I think that's everything.  If there's anything anyone wants to know feel free to ask.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Shiney on April 10, 2021, 12:43:15 AM
Thanks for the review and comparison Bodø :-++ :-++ :-++

I think I'll stick with the DV188 for now :thumbsup


Cheers
Shiney
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: on May 29, 2021, 12:52:52 PM
My DV-988 died this morning.  More than a bit disappointing because I've only had it a couple of months ad rarely gets used.  The DV-188 on the kwaka is still going after two and half years of being used almost every day.

I went to do shopping and plugged it into a powerbank like I usually do and got no response.  Got home and fiddle with a few things but got nothing, although I could see the blue lamp in the wire controller/microphone was flashing.  Disconnected the console and connected it to a power point inside.  Booted up fine and then beeped like hell with a prompt no camera is connected.  Went back to the bike and connected everything, connected a power bank and again nothing. 

Next step was to disconnect everything and connect a power bank.  Same response as when I connected it to the wall, boots up, and them beeped like mad that no camera was connected.  Disconnected the power, connected one camera and tried reconnecting power.  It was the rear camera and everything booted up, started recording, but with the incessant beep and a prompt of no (front) camera connected.  Shut it down disconnected the rear camera, connected the front camera and nothing.  Tried again with the camera connected to the other cable.  Again nothing.

I now know the fault is within the front camera.  It's also the most difficult one to change and reroute cables so I'm not really in a position to do anything.

Not happy Jan.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: ruSTynutz on May 29, 2021, 01:19:59 PM
Bugger!  :fp
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Shiney on May 29, 2021, 04:22:14 PM
Thanks for the update Bodø.

As a final test I suggest:
* Remove the DV-988 console from the scooter.
* Unplug the DV-188 console on the kwaka and plug the DV-988 console in (if the connections on the cables are the same).

This should let you know for sure if the issue is with the DV-988 console or not.

* If it all works the final test is to plug the DV-188 console into the cables on the scooter.

If the the main camera is busted it should show up blank on the DV-188 however if the issue is with the powerbank it won't do anything.


NOTE: If the cables won't connect from one console to the other, try running an extension cord from the wall out to the scooter to power the DV-988 on the scooter and see it you still get the same issue just to rule out the powerbank being the cause.


Cheers
Shiney
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: on May 29, 2021, 04:32:05 PM
I thought of that before when the DV-988 wasn't storing the date and I had a spare DV-188 console lying around but the cables aren't compatible/\.  The fault is in the camera or its cable itself.  Fortunately I only use that bike for local shopping so should get by with gopros that don't do much else these days.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Bodø on May 29, 2021, 04:33:43 PM
The issue wasn't the powerbank.  The console won't boot up if the front camera is connected.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Jdbiker on May 29, 2021, 05:03:04 PM
It’s possible the camera cable could have come undone.
Title: Re: Dual Motorcycle Camera (DV188)
Post by: Bodø on October 20, 2021, 06:17:56 PM
It’s possible the camera cable could have come undone.

I've only just seen this so sorry for the late reply.  It is hard to say.  The cable appears to be connected to the camera and also was to the other end.  If anything has happened to it in the areas I can't see is anyone's guess.

Anyway, the reason for opening this thread again is that my DV-188 on the wheelbarrow packed up two weeks ago.  I bought a new VS-F2E Sony IMX323 Waterproof Front & Rear 1080P Cameras & 3" Motorcycle DVR with GPS & WiFi last week and it arrived this morning.  I'll open a new thread on that once I have got it up and running and done some testing.