My dashcam solution

[Kristof Thys]

Wanted an oem looking dashcam solution without ciglighter plugs etc.

 

Here's mine:

 

ordered Peugeot interior light, part 636292.  (alternatively you can get the exact same one from Lotus for 4 times the price)

 

 

dismantle:

 

 

Got one 1/4 UNC bolt so different camera's can be mounted.

 

 

Electronics laid out:

 

 

Soldering, making sure this is 100% reliable and safe:

 

 

In the car, some crappy pictures:

 

 

 

I'm using in this particular case a Mobius Action cam because it is so small.  I can also mount up the GoPro.

 

Switch is there for constant recording, so when I leave the car I can choose to continue recording of the car's battery.  Whenever recording is active and I open the door, there is a acoustic signal from the built-in zoomer to remind me that the camera is still active.  This way I won't forget (hopefully).

 

I'm reusing all oem connectors, with focus on interchangeability with the OEM interior light and safety in mind.

 

Will make better pictures and some video footage when the weather clears up, but checked video and it's 200% spot on.

 

Very satisfied! 

[Trevsked]

That looks a great solution well done. I was going to get an interior light for mine and had no idea it was a Peugeot so that's helpful too.

Trevor.

[Kristof Thys]

That looks a great solution well done. I was going to get an interior light for mine and had no idea it was a Peugeot so that's helpful too.

Trevor.

 

The lady at the old Peugeot garage looked a bit strange when I said I needed an interior light for a Peugeot 205 GTI phase I. (that was before I knew the Peugeot part number)

 

She says: "oh, you still have a 205 GTI",

 

"No, a Lotus"

 

12 euro

[Kristof Thys]

testing:

 

[Bibs]

Nicely done, very professional looking.

[Ian Lockwood]

You're a genius sunshine, that's great. Now have to decide whether to do this or stick with the windscreen mount/wired in to the loom down the A pillar route I've used in other cars.

Edited January 10, 2015 by Ian Lockwood

[chris_P]

Hi first off, awesome idea and sure beats having the power cord run across the dashboard. Can I ask what's the electronic u have inserted into the original light housing. Been looking at it a while and still can't figure it out. I ordered a mobius dash cam after I read your thread. Plan to do the same install once I get both the camera and the car. Thks.

[Kristof Thys]

Hi Chris,

 

it's a simple 12v to 5v step down converter:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MC34063-DC-DC-DC12V-DC-9V-to-DC-5V-Buck-Step-Down-Power-Module-Replace-LM2596-/281152631700?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item417600b394

[Simon350S]

Like it, nice one!!

[TonyKL]

Looks good, is this good enough to power a gopro and is it easy to swap the light back in?

If so can you give more instruction for us mortals.

Edited January 20, 2015 by TonyKL

[geartox]

I will try that on the 350.

[CocoPops]

Too much "in car" for my liking and how does it perform in different light conditions? I'd guess that the darker inside of the car will confuse the light levels and mean outside is bleached?

[Kristof Thys]

11 hours ago, CocoPops said:

Too much "in car" for my liking and how does it perform in different light conditions? I'd guess that the darker inside of the car will confuse the light levels and mean outside is bleached?

Lee, have been driving with the camera for almost a year now and there is no issue with the outside being bleached etc.  Maybe it has to do with the WBR auto level in the Mobius.

However, whilst driving, the speedometer is visible...