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[Mr.OmegaMan]

I'm planning on wiring a power feed from the reading light area (for a dash cam) This dash cam if it helps... http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FKTQ3NE/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_1LfMtb1SA5XJY

I want to use the same power source as the line that the camera starts recording as soon as I unlock my doors. (and stays on 5 minutes after the car is shut off or however long the timer is set at)... Could someone point me in the right direction ideally with a picture

Has anyone done this before ?.. I don't fancy using the cigarette lighter to power the bloody thing wires dangling all over the place.

Also would this be possible to do with a rear dash cam also with one of the rear side reading lights ?

Thanks in advance 

[tunnie]

Can't help with power, some here know my wiring skills 

Looks compact though, good to see how you get on 

[Mr.OmegaMan]

Can't help with power, some here know my wiring skills 

Looks compact though, good to see how you get on 

Exactly my thoughts, Decent reviews, Should just fit behind the mirror hopefully...

Not sure what the difference between the one above and this one LINK apart from the price and sticky 3M to hold it... Going by the 5th picture it's a pretty good fit behind that mirror.

[zirk]

Theres 12v behind the Courtesy Light, just make sure the Camera lead is fused 

[05omegav6]

Tap into the sunroof feed

[Mr.OmegaMan]

Which wires are they not been up there under the skin before.

Where's RobG with his pictures 

[Nick W]

That's basically the same unit I have. It fits behind the mirror under the shading on the screen and is barely visible from inside or outside the car.
Mine is wired to the ignition switched side of the sunroof, so it switches on and off automatically. I used a 12volt to USB converter(about £4 from EBay) tucked in the roof space. That leaves about 3cm of wire visible where it emerges from the edge of the roof lining.
I was surprised how good the picture is, and how easily the software syncs it with the GPS.

[Bigron]

Poundland sell those 12V to USB adaptors, obviously for £1, and also, but not for your application, a cigar lighter plug to one USB plus two cigar lighter sockets - same price!

Ron.

[Mr.OmegaMan]

Theres 12v behind the Courtesy Light, just make sure the Camera lead is fused 

How could I add a fuse to it  , Wouldn't want that little camera setting fire to the car 

Poundland sell those 12V to USB adaptors, obviously for £1, and also, but not for your application, a cigar lighter plug to one USB plus two cigar lighter sockets - same price!

Ron.

Forgive me for being stupid I'm not much of a electrician, What would I need one of those 12v to USB for and is it one of these you mean ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291100650160 / http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190733956225

[Nick W]

What I used is a little box about the size of a disposable lighter, wired to the car on one side, and an integral micro-USB lead on the other. I'll dig out a link when I get home.

[Nick W]

The camera should come with an adapter like those EBay links, but they're big, ugly, take up the cigarette lighter and trail wires everywhere. You wanted a more discreet solution, which hardwiring it gives you.

[Bigron]

I checked that link again and you don't need a USB adaptor - the voltage range is 12 - 24 volts!
Nick must be using a different model that requires 5 Volts, hence the need for the USB adaptor.
However, a fuse is essential, so look at Maplins site for a small, in-line fuseholder.

Ron.

[Mr.OmegaMan]

I checked that link again and you don't need a USB adaptor - the voltage range is 12 - 24 volts!
Nick must be using a different model that requires 5 Volts, hence the need for the USB adaptor.
However, a fuse is essential, so look at Maplins site for a small, in-line fuseholder.

Ron.

Thanks for the clarification Ron 

Regarding the inline fuseholder something like this (LINK)is required with a 12V fuse.

[Nick W]

That's exactly how mine was sold. But it's a USB device, which are 5volt. The car charger it comes with is 12 or 24volt, with a USB output. Some sort of adapter will be necessary, as the device's internal battery is only good for about 10minutes.

[Bigron]

I stand corrected! Ok, back to square one - you DO need an adaptor, and it my be that the Poundland one has a fuse, too, otherwise the one you linked to is fine.

Ron.