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12-02-2017, 09:48 AM
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| *REVIEW* Snap n Go Blackvue hardwiring kit via OBD2 port
This is a great alternative to powermagic!
no need to mess with fuses and all that extra wiring crap and grounding....
just plug it into the OBD2 port of your car!
I tested it with blackvue models: DR380G, DR3500 and DR650S
all worked great. Test car: 2016 CIVIC EX
when the switch is set to ACC mode, the unit will power down the blackvue after 5mins once ignition is cut.
when the switch is set to parking mode, the unit will run the dashcam but will shut it down when battery level drops below 12V. https://www.7daycam.com 
step 1: find your obdII port 
step 2: plug in the SnapNgo unit 
step 3: run the wiring up your a-pillar/roofline - hide it well... 
step 4: attach power lead to dashcam
step 5: set the SnapNgo to acc and turn on car
step 6: flick switch to parking mode if needed  
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12-02-2017, 12:45 PM
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Hope it works better than the Power Magic Pro. My first one died after one year and my second one let my battery drain.
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12-02-2017, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Acura604  no need to mess with fuses and all that extra wiring crap and grounding.... | Plugging in a fuse and bolting down one ground wire, what a hardship.
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11-27-2018, 09:09 AM
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#4 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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Blackvue has just released their own version now.... no more fuse box tapping b.s. https://www.blackvue.com/new-power-m...0HfDcvsRSkk0BQ | |
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11-27-2018, 12:31 PM
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I've been interested in one of these but my question is does the camera usually drain enough to drop below 12v over night? And will the memory card even have enough capacity to record all night?
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11-27-2018, 12:35 PM
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^ Yes it can, and you don't drive your car every day... say you leave it a couple days on the weekend it will be dead for sure.......... and yes that totally depends on the size of your memory card.
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11-27-2018, 01:25 PM
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Would be awesome to use in conjunction with a Cobb AP...
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11-27-2018, 01:38 PM
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#8 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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I think its better for enthusiasts especially here on Revscene to tap into fuse. Like what fn-2199 said cobb ap and also other obd2 accessories are used constantly. Plus you want to keep your camera on while dealerships and shops work on your car lol.
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11-27-2018, 02:18 PM
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#9 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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Originally Posted by vash13 I think its better for enthusiasts especially here on Revscene to tap into fuse. Like what fn-2199 said cobb ap and also other obd2 accessories are used constantly. Plus you want to keep your camera on while dealerships and shops work on your car lol. | Everytime I bring my car in for service. Thise guy just unplug my camera and never plug it after they are done. Didnt notice the first time so I was driving for 3 days with the camera unplug
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11-27-2018, 02:34 PM
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#10 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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FYI, i'll be testing the SNAP N GO for the thinkware F800 this weekend.
the kit is available for most thinkware, blackvue as well as mini usb/micro usb cams.
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11-27-2018, 03:42 PM
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Anyone want to order one as well and split the shipping cost?
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11-27-2018, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Acura604 FYI, i'll be testing the SNAP N GO for the thinkware F800 this weekend.
the kit is available for most thinkware, blackvue as well as mini usb/micro usb cams. | For thinkware dashcams to get to parking mode it needs the 3 pole plug 
it needs pos, acc and grnd
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11-27-2018, 06:32 PM
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#13 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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^^^ so does the powermagic. This is an alternative. I’ll post my thinkware review with the snap n go kit next week.
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11-27-2018, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SkunkWorks Anyone want to order one as well and split the shipping cost? | I have an extra one for blackvue series if interested.
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11-27-2018, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Acura604 ^^^ so does the powermagic. This is an alternative. I’ll post my thinkware review with the snap n go kit next week. | You sure?
in the pic it shows otherwise 
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Your snap go
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11-27-2018, 06:50 PM
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#16 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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I’ve been using the snap n go for a year now. With a blackvue 650S and DR3500fhd. No issues. I’m sure blackvue has refined theirs as it’s a much newer version of essentially the same thing and that is obd2 connection for hardwiring.
Edit. For the record I don’t sell or promote these but it’s an excellent easy diy for those not wanting to tinker with the fuse box.
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11-27-2018, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Acura604 I’ve been using the snap n go for a year now. With a blackvue 650S and DR3500fhd. No issues. I’m sure blackvue has refined theirs as it’s a much newer version of essentially the same thing and that is obd2 connection for hardwiring.
Edit. For the record I don’t sell or promote these but it’s an excellent easy diy for those not wanting to tinker with the fuse box. | Did you use the snapngo with the thinkware?
The reason why I ask as mentioned above, thinkware dashcams from what I know needs the 3 pole plug which allows the camera to go to parking mode, a 2-pole plug won't allow the dashcam to go into parking mode and will just continuously record.
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11-27-2018, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by !Aznboi128 Did you use the snapngo with the thinkware?
The reason why I ask as mentioned above, thinkware dashcams from what I know needs the 3 pole plug which allows the camera to go to parking mode, a 2-pole plug won't allow the dashcam to go into parking mode and will just continuously record. | I’ve got the Thinkware version on order. Hope to have it by end of week to test on f800. Will post results next week.
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11-27-2018, 06:59 PM
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#19 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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Also....the original powermagic is pictured as below (Needs ground and all dat jazzz). the above pic is the new blackvue obd2 powermagic designed to compete with the snap n go.  | |
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11-27-2018, 07:04 PM
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My point was the ones you have posted should not work with Thinkware dashcams as they don't have the 3 pole plug. With Blackvue PMP you would need to use the thinkware Cig adapter that would not deliver acc/batt/ground to the dashcam enabling it to trigger the dashcam's parking mode.
With a Thinkware dashcam there's a built-in voltage regulator, it will cut power to the dashcam when it reaches the preset voltage. Thus not needed PMP etc.
It wouldn't make sense for Blackvue to make an obd2-> dashcam for Thinkware as how Blackvue enables parking mode is different.
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11-27-2018, 07:06 PM
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#21 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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Well I’ll find out soon....making the switch from blackvue to thinkware this weekend.
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11-27-2018, 08:19 PM
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Wait till you're kid or you accidentally hit that Plug with you're knee . ITS SNAP N GO Alright 
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11-27-2018, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Acura604 I have an extra one for blackvue series if interested. | Thanks but won't work for me, I need a mini USB. Not a Blackvue.
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11-28-2018, 03:25 AM
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#24 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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Originally Posted by SkunkWorks Thanks but won't work for me, I need a mini USB. Not a Blackvue. | I think I have that one also but always confused with mini vs micro. I had a shit ton of cheap chinese dashcams that use this connection but ended up selling them off... never used this.
This is the connection I have : 
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11-28-2018, 01:39 PM
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That's the one. I'll send you a PM now.
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