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Connect a Dash Cam to the wiring behind the rearview mirror

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by brosenz, Nov 5, 2019.

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  1. Feb 3, 2020 at 11:02 AM
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    netmagi

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    FYI, the one you linked IS the simpleusb, so that's good news :)
     
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  2. Feb 3, 2020 at 2:20 PM
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    Haha don't mind me.
     
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  3. Feb 3, 2020 at 4:24 PM
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    Just looking to confirm, does it still cut the voltage with ignition off? Was thinking maybe the vehicles with TSS/lane departure keep power active up there all the time.
     
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  4. Feb 3, 2020 at 5:04 PM
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    It does, I was rather hoping it did not.
     
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  5. Feb 4, 2020 at 10:22 AM
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    Following to see how the SimpleUSB is.
     
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  6. Feb 4, 2020 at 10:24 AM
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    Simple.
     
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  7. Feb 4, 2020 at 1:07 PM
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    I got this today, hooked up, Garmin 45w cam giving message ( using garmin gps usb cable) this cable will not charge your unit, use supplied power cable ( 12 volt plug). It appears to be charging. From what I can decipher from their website it will charge just not rapidly. Going to watch it a day or two.
     
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  8. Feb 4, 2020 at 1:50 PM
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    Can confirm that the precollison system is operating with my sinpleusb. Car in front of me stopped short and the dash light up with STOP. First time I have seen that with 400 miles on the truck.
     
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  9. Jul 21, 2021 at 8:17 AM
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  10. Oct 7, 2021 at 5:50 PM
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    Seems out of stock. Any alternatives?
     
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  11. Oct 7, 2021 at 9:18 PM
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    You can always easily roll your own with some wire taps and some of those $2 buck converters on Amazon. This is what I did for my dashcam and radar detector setup. The buck converters I already bought for another project and I just tapped into the mirror circuit with a multimeter.

    eBoot Mini MP1584EN DC-DC Buck Converter Adjustable Power Supply Module 24V to 12V 9V 5V 3V (6 Pack)
    $13 eBoot 6 Pack Mini MP1584EN DC-DC Buck Converter Adjustable Power Supply Module 24V to 12V 9V 5V 3V
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQGMOKI/

    These are super tiny and would be easily replaced if you needed to. I understand the appeal of a plug an play device though. Just helpful to know there's other options and this would save a bit of money as an alternative solution.

    I'd assume you could also roll your own plug and play if you can find the connectors on AliExpress or a similar site.
     
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  12. Oct 8, 2021 at 4:47 AM
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    Your assumption appears to be correct. Per their ad, that adapter output current is less than 2 amps so it is not a rapid charging device.
     
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  13. Oct 14, 2021 at 7:35 AM
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    These seem to be back in stock, was able to put an order in this morning
     
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  14. Oct 15, 2021 at 8:53 AM
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    Been using this one for a year now, works great no issues and runs my Amazon dashcam when the truck is on.
     
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  15. Oct 15, 2021 at 9:55 PM
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    Haven't really thought about mine since I made that post back in Feb 2020. Wouldn't have if you hadn't quoted me. All is well.
     
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  16. Oct 18, 2021 at 6:20 PM
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    Seems like they hiked the price quite a bit after restock
     
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  17. Oct 19, 2021 at 10:55 AM
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