Direct Helmet Cam power?

SheepOfBlue · 09-03-2008, 01:35 PM

Anyone have it wired right to the bike? If so how? Direct to battery or through a regulator? I am planning a video upgrade this winter and getting rid of batteries would be sweet

bwhip · 09-03-2008, 01:58 PM

The older Twenty20 camera I had wired directly into the bike's battery.

ND4SPD · 09-03-2008, 01:59 PM

Depending on the camera maybe you can install a cigarette lighter plug or a very small DC/AC converter.

Jetbdude · 09-03-2008, 02:14 PM

I did, as long as your feed is 12V you should be good. I hard wired mine directly to the battery and added a switch. If you hardwire it to the eadlight you might get interference.

SheepOfBlue · 09-03-2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetbdude

I did, as long as your feed is 12V you should be good. I hard wired mine directly to the battery and added a switch. If you hardwire it to the eadlight you might get interference.

Why? I got no headlight... though that give me an interesting idea that is unrelated

Jetbdude · 09-03-2008, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

Why? I got no headlight... though that give me an interesting idea that is unrelated

To the headligh feed. That is where most hardwire their camera. Anywhere that has 12 V when you turn the ignition on is a bad idea as it can get interference with something, and you can also be taping a wire that is already loaded to the max.

gt702 · 09-04-2008, 10:44 AM

My concern would be voltage and current ripple. The electronics in the camera may or may not be able to take the ripple, which can wear out capacititors prematureley. I know I've seen filters commercially available for this, but not in a position to look for them now. Depending on where you tap off your electricity and what other wires are in the bundle (e.g. any wires connected to coils or injectors, including grounds) could cause this issue. Also consider that interference when routing your permanent video feed wires so you don't pick up interference in your feed..

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ND4SPD Join Date: 12-12-2006 Location: Central SC Bike(s): '99 F4 Posts: 9,638 Images: 28	Depending on the camera maybe you can install a cigarette lighter plug or a very small DC/AC converter. __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X The Motorcycle Addict's Magazine - MCADXmag

09-03-2008, 02:14 PM	#4
Jetbdude #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 35 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 3,121	I did, as long as your feed is 12V you should be good. I hard wired mine directly to the battery and added a switch. If you hardwire it to the eadlight you might get interference. __________________ Just got back from Grattan

09-04-2008, 10:44 AM	#7
gt702 Gear Driven Cams Join Date: 12-18-2006 Bike(s): Some Hondas and a Kwacker Posts: 1,352	My concern would be voltage and current ripple. The electronics in the camera may or may not be able to take the ripple, which can wear out capacititors prematureley. I know I've seen filters commercially available for this, but not in a position to look for them now. Depending on where you tap off your electricity and what other wires are in the bundle (e.g. any wires connected to coils or injectors, including grounds) could cause this issue. Also consider that interference when routing your permanent video feed wires so you don't pick up interference in your feed.. __________________ Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one. Albert Einstein

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