Integrated dashcam update...

On the rain sensor powered version if adding the rear camera does the rear camera also get it's power from the rain sensor? Or do you have to plug the rear camera into the power outlet? Also I was wondering if the rear camera is easily visible through the rear glass to the person in back of you. Or does the glass tint kind of hide it? Any problems with people in back of you not liking the camera in their face is what I am asking? I also have a drone that I use for real estate and some people get upset with cameras. I was wondering if there have been any issues with camera in back window pointing at them?

 

Should be about 6.4hrs at 4k, or 4x that at 2k.

 

Oh wow, so it doesn’t hog up much space on the card for utilities and swap. /var might be in RAM somewhere?

 

Seems to me that if drivers behind you have issues with a camera in their face, that might mean they should back off and quit tailgating.

 

Mine arrived yesterday, tried install but no power... I think the included harness isn't pinned right. It has 3 pins (12+, ACC, GND) but my rain sensor has 2 pins which connect to ACC and GND. Pulled out a bench power supply to test in isolation and it booted right up - but only when powering 12+ and GND. Powering like the rain sensor does nothing. Possible my FitcamX unit is different or maybe my rain sensor is. Definitely not working out of the box.

I assume no one here had that issue?

 

It's the one right at the headliner, towards the right? Edit: If so, it slots in just fine, it is an identical 3 pin connector but only 2 wires are actually populated from the OE side.

 

I see now, someone before said it's a hidden red plug. Will have to go looking for that later. Instructions are a youtube video on a different model so it's understandable how you'd pick the first identical looking thing to plug into.

 

Ordered mine today. I ordered the front only. I have a 2021 Corvette that has the PDR recorder and I love it! So, I figured it would be nice to have in the Cooper too.

 

I just ordered one of these too from AliExpress per everyone's recommendations.

 

Mine arrived yesterday, pretty quick shipping considering. My SE is scheduled to arrive in Baltimore Thursday, so won't be able to test till 1st or 2nd week in June.

 

Thanks for posting this. I'm impressed with the quality even with the sun glaring into the lens. Definitely would have enough detail in case of an accident.

 

I ordered mine directly from the manufacturer 8 days ago since I wanted one freshly made but unfortunately it’s gonna be a while since it’s on the slow boat from China. Last update says ShaTian, DongGuan. If you want one quick I suggest ordering from Amazon or some such place mentioned earlier in this thread.


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I ordered mine direct too, from the date it was actually picked up in China, mine only took 8 days until USPS delivered it.

However, it was missing the cable for the rear camera, but I sent them an email, including a photo of what was in the box I received, and they sent a replacement, which will still arrive in advance of the Mini being delivered, so no problem.

 

For 2023 SE - what model to choose?

 

Model B