Just thought I'd share some useful addons

[rcvmini]

Hi everyone,

Just decided to share some simple addons I've made to the Yaris.

Since moving to Vancouver and having to commute in the crappy traffic to work I have seen people pull some bone headed moves. I decided to get a dash cam recorder to protect myself in case I'm in an accident without witnesses. After watching some YouTube reviews ... And some funny Russian dash can vids I ordered this one. This dash cam turns on and off with the car, always delets s the oldest file first and will lock any video where the shock sensor detects a collision.


T11 Ambarella A9 Mini Size HD 1080P In Car Dash Cam Camera DVR With G-sensor
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/310828967226?...84.m1497.l2649

Also now I'm on the road a lot more and use my android phone as gps display and all aroind car computer, I decided to add a hands free bluetooth so I can make calls and stream music to the Stock radio. This add on BT only cost $13 shipped and will connect to the aux input. It also gives me a control dial and mic I can fit behind the wheel on my dash.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/310824086664?...84.m1497.l2648

The last add on I did was because I wanted to do some test and check my error codes (if any) this little device connects to the OBD II port in the car and wirelessly connects to my android phone. At first I thought all I could do was check and clear error codes but through some reading found out I can leave it connection all the time and pair it to my phone to see all sorts of useful data such as engine performance, temp etc. There are some great apps that work with these. Cost was $8 which will more then payiself back by not having to pay the dealer just to tell me what error code I might have. I can also check the realtime performance of the car and its sensors.

I also found out this device also can keep a GPS log of where you have gone as long as its paired to a smart phone while driving


http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Mini-ELM327-V...43c154b&_uhb=1

I found these to be nice addons and I hope some of you might find them handy. Hope this is useful as it took me a long time to write on my tablet!

[rcvmini]

Demo of the obd2 mini sensor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQSs...e_gdata_player

Demo of the obd2 mini sensor being used to check error codes and check O2 sensor

Dash can review . this one was the more expensive model that also has GPS logging. Mine doesn't but was only $50 bucks as my BT obd2 sensor already logs GPS and route info
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdPHXv8Hzj8


Dash can vids
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xZJjDLnZ5ZA
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=05SQykBtMiM

[tk-421]

That's one killer dash cam! Is there a way to turn off the LCD screen if I don't need it? Also, how much space does a segment take up? Have you tried both 720P and 1080P streams?

At this price point, I might actually end up getting a couple (for front and rear views). Thanks for sharing!

[rcvmini]

Originally Posted by tk-421

That's one killer dash cam! Is there a way to turn off the LCD screen if I don't need it? Also, how much space does a segment take up? Have you tried both 720P and 1080P streams?

At this price point, I might actually end up getting a couple (for front and rear views).

Thanks for sharing!

If you watch the review video it will show you. But yes the screen can be set to auto shut off . also I think 16gig micro sd will save 10hours at 1080

There are cheaper ones on eBay as well if you want a different shape for the rear

[tk-421]

Yeah, I probably should've watched the whole thing, although to be fair it's really long.
Thanks again for the info!

[rcvmini]

Originally Posted by tk-421

Yeah, I probably should've watched the whole thing, although to be fair it's really long.
Thanks again for the info!

No problem, if you have time the dash cam videos are pretty funny or crazy or both! or youtube "russian dash cam"