So ... I jumped in an bought the new BlackVue DR900S-2CH. Probably paid too much, but it's on its way.
To make sure I was getting all the right bits, I rang the supplier. Especially about the permanent power situation. I want to use it for parking monitoring, and given I've got a Traxide system already (
Permanent power from Traxide back to accessories and dash - design?), they confirmed there's no need for their Power Magic Pro.
But ... I was advised by them to make sure I used the supplied BlackVue power cord, with the cig lighter thingo attached, as it has the circuitry for the correct voltage and current. This would mean joining the power cable behind the dash to a hidden cig lighter socket that I'd wire to my 12V supply, because I want to have all the wiring tucked away, and not use a front acc socket.
I'm thinking that the BlackVue power cord and plug steps it down to 5V and to whatever current is needed. Surely that's it? Not rocket surgery?
Has anyone wired one in, without arsing about with cig lighter couplings, and if so, did you need to sort out a step-down circuit?
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