Hardwire Dashcam from Mirror Power

[fish]

Anyone done anything like that yet?

I can find a plenty of hard wire kits for radar detectors, but not a single one for a mini usb or a micro usb.

https://blendmount.com/mirrortap/

https://www.gen5diy.com/products/14-18-silverado-radar-detector-harness

 

[fish]

Actually looks like I answered my own question.. the 2nd link you can select for them add two additional power output for a dash cam.

 

[fish]

If you don't want to spend $55 on that wire kit, other option is to get this - https://www.amazon.com/Two-prong-Un...usb+short&qid=1579014493&s=electronics&sr=1-8

 

[DAVe3283]

I usually get a sunroof harness from a junkyard Suburban which gives Retained Accessory Power right to the center console. Then just wire in a cheap 12V to USB adapter. Works great.

Pulling power off the mirror means the dash cam would shut off with the key, which might be fine for most use cases. I prefer it to be on RAP though.

 

[2004LB7]

^^ I got my 5 volts from a 12 to usb adapter wired into my sunroof to power my dashcam

 

[snowman22]

I did the sunroof too, below is the thread with the wire diagram I used.

https://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=81818

 

[fish]

Awesome thanks guys. I already sunk $55 into that harness, so I'm kind of committed to it, but it should work for me just fine as long as the key is on in the ignition.

 

[fish]

I got the gen5diy harness yesterday and installed it, along with the 12v to 5v USB Mini step down module. I went with this one: HOMREE DC 8-35V to DC 5V Step-Down Converter Buck Module 12V/24V to 5V 3A 15W Mini USB Output Power Adapter, it had the best reviews for the price.

Boy was it a pain in the ass to fit all of that under that little plastic cover, but it sure looks clean!