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GoPro as a Dashcam - components● Convert your GoPro into a dashcam ● Required Components

○ CamDo ‘Dash’ controller

○ USB 5V Power Supply (cigarette lighter)

○ USB-A to USB-mini cable x 2 or Y-Cable

○ GoPro HERO4

○ Mounting (windscreen or roll-cage). See Mounting Options slide.

CamDo ‘Dash’ controller

GoPro HERO4

USB-A to USB-mini cableUSB power supply (5V, min 2A)

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USB mini cable

USB mini cable

GoPro as a dashcam - basic setup● Enables GoPro to act as a dashcam - very simple operation - set and forget● Utilise in-built looping function of GoPro or any other video mode● Steps to setup:

○ Plug Dash into GoPro○ Plug cigarette lighter power supply into Dash. Provides:

■ Auto turn on camera and start recording video footage on power detect (when vehicle turns on)

■ Auto stop recording and turn camera off on removal of power (when vehicle turns off)

GoPro

CamDoDash

USB 5V power supply(accessory supply - only on when vehicle is on)

USB mini cable http://cam-do.com/products/male-usb-to-mini-usb-cable

USB 5V power supply (optional but recommended)

LEGEND

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GoPro as a dashcam - advanced setup - modes of operation

● Same basic setup but different modes can be selected for advanced setups

Mode (Corresponds to the # of LED

blinks when on power-up)

Camera Action / Operation

USB power received USB power removed

1 Turn on and start recording Stop recording and turn off

2 Turn on and start recording Continue recording for 1 minute, then stop recording and turn off

3 Turn on and start recording Continue recording for 10 minutes, then stop recording and turn off

4 Turn on and start recording Do Nothing

5 Turn on Stop recording (if recording), and Turn off

6 Turn on

Wait 1 minute (note camera may not be recording in this mode eg if using scripts), then stop recording

(if recording) and turn off

7 Turn on

Wait 10 minutes (note camera may not be recording in this mode eg if using scripts), then stop recording

(if recording) and turn off

8 Turn on Do Nothing

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GoPro as a Dashcam - mounting options● Dashcam mounting options● Mounting components for maximum flexibility

○ GoPro camera ball mount○ Selected arm ○ Vehicle mount

Ball mount Arm Vehicle mount

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GoPro as a Dashcam - mounting options● Dashcam mounting options for maximum flexibility

○ Dashboard○ Bicycle○ Roll cage○ Windscreen

Dashboard Bicycle Roll cage

Windscreen

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