I have this camera, with this charger, this visor mount, this MicroSD Card, and an extra long mini USB cable I had laying around for my set up and it works great. It's extremely easy to set it all up yourself. I've had the camera for over a year now, and so far it has survived 1 Houston Summer. In total I've spent about a $100 on this whole set up, and i've already had a couple close calls.

Here are some video examples from my camera: 1, 2, and here is how it does during the night time.

Also, there is a suction mount available for that camera as well.

It's the Anker Roav A1 Dashcam that I had replace my old Mobius action camera due to a sun-damaged lens.

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I avoid the blackvue now. Mine overheated in the summer. I know of two other owners who've had the same thing happen, twice. I'm in texas too, avoid that thing. Get something like the mobius. You can buy an ultracapacitor so it won't overheat in the summer. I just helped a friend install this in his focus ST and the quality rivals a GoPro. It's amazing. Oh and it's cheap as hell.

How about Polaroid Cube Act II up to 32 gb micro sd card.

I have a Mobius Action Camera and have recorded 3 hours of video (with extra battery) but use mostly on my RC planes.

I wanted something like that as well, but it is super expensive to piece together a DVR and camera. I ended up going for a very small camera with no screen. Mobius Action Camera and 8" Lens extension cable might work for some installs.

I use one as a dash camera, works pretty good, uses USB for power, so wiring in a 12v to USB adapter is necessary. I'm going to grab the lens extension for a permanent install, lens on the mirror, body in my overhead console. For now its on a suction mount.

i picked up this one about six months ago and it works great. http://www.amazon.com/Spy-Tec-Mobius-Action-Camera/dp/B00GT2B4R6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1454072677&sr=1-1&keywords=mobus

this is the suction mount i use to secure it to the window. http://www.amazon.com/Spy-Tec-Suction-Standard-Cameras/dp/B00DW9UBDM/ref=pd_sim_421_18?ie=UTF8&dpID=41I4w6KVA6L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR114%2C160_&refRID=0XR93KGKMVJZ47QZF4T8

I'm looking at 2 budget dash cams: The mobius and the g1wh.

The Mobius fits neatly behind the rear-view mirror and seems like the most discreet option out there because of its small size. However it doesn't have an lcd screen if that's important to you.

I also like the G1WH because it's a bit cheaper but still has good reviews. It has a screen, however its not as discreet as the mobius and may not fit behind your rear-view mirror. But for 50+ bucks its a bargain.

Check out /r/dashcam or www.dashcamtalk.com for more dash cams. Theres many other options out there.

for #2, it looks like a Mobius action cam.

I don't think you'll get anything in the mail but I'm no lawyer/cop here. In the future, consider recording your traffic stops or anytime you ride. You can shell out for a go pro or cheaper action cams. I use this http://www.amazon.com/Spy-Tec-Mobius-Action-Camera/dp/B00GT2B4R6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463371818&sr=8-1&keywords=mobius

I use the Mobius actioncam as my dashcam. It's small and out of the way, has no screen, good field of view if you get the wide angle lens version. There is also a $5 USB A/V adapter for it that'll give you the video out you want.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GT2B4R6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_oL3fAb8FJ3XRD
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GPWHQBS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gN3fAbEWWHVN7

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GT2B4R6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here is the dash cam I used. I also got the capacitor battery, so the battery doesn't explode in the Texas heat.

I didn't think having a screen was necessary on a dashcam especially with a wide angle lens, I just plug the SD card into phone/computer and watch the recordings when necessary.

The Mobius https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GT2B4R6/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1518251434&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=mobius+hd&dpPl=1&dpID=31zsPUXCnuL&ref=plSrch
with a super capacitor https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JG7CRYU/ref=pd_aw_fbt_421_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=8EVXKYZX502E33A5VCAY

I bet you'll recognize the mobius lots of people on here have them.

I noticed that the mobius by black box is $85. I work at SpyTec, and we have it a little cheaper on Amazon for $77. Our Wide Angle on Amazon is $75.

Not trying to criticize sidebar choices in any way. Just mentioning that we generally have a lower price, in case anyone wants to go that router. Our price for the G1W-CB is a tad higher, Black Box seems to have us beat there.

Edit:

Also, some food for thought. I know the mini 0805 is popular, but I think, in terms of amazon ranking and popularity, the A118-C sells 10x more than the 0805, and we get fewer issues with them overall, too. This coming from a seller's perspective. Take it as you will.

Main dash cam: Lukas LK-7900

Rear dash cam: Mobius

$80 Mobius has continuous loop and is usb rechargeable http://www.amazon.com/Spy-Tec-Mobius-Action-Camera/dp/B00GT2B4R6

Can't beat this for the price. Full HD and 30 FPS with as much storage as you can fit on a micro SD. I use them for my quadcopters and they work great. I've got one stuck on m helmet with some double sided tape. I'm not super confident with that so I might drill some kinda mount on there, but we'll see.

I really like my Mobius Action cam (Wide angle). It's really easy once it is set up, and I would consider it to be a easy-meduim install for someone who is handy with car wiring. This is a post i made awhile ago on here with some info:

You can see day and night examples from mine at these links: Day / Night
also, here is a recent post on /r/JusticePorn where the road rager behind me crashes at the end: Link

I would consider adhesive mounts. Worst case, you can get residue off windows with some solvent. It's not easier, but it's not an issue if you want it up all the time.

PM me with any questions if you want.

I am talking about my rear setup, but its the same for the front:

Pictures of the install: Link (if you have RES and the last pic is rotated incorrectly, just click the picture)

It is a Mobius ActionCam: Link

To install, I powered it by tapping the radio fuse and running the positive wire back to the rear seat under the door sills. I connected it to this 12V DC to USB converter: Link

I found the correctly angled MiniUSB cable and ran it up to the window: Link

I got an adhesive mount because I didn't want it to ever fall off in the heat like some suction cups can. Also, the defroster lines on the window would prevent a suction. I got the "CH-358" from this page: Link

There are also 2 pictures of the front camera in that album. It was installed in roughly the same manner, but I used a different angled USB cable and a lower profile adhesive mount.

This is the one I bought, after watching the review on techmoan.com. I was on a budget and this fit the bill. He highly recommends it. It works great and is multipurpose if you want it to be. Also it's slim which I like.

Review: http://www.techmoan.com/blog/2013/7/8/the-mobius-camera-the-do-it-all-mount-anywhere-1080p-micro-c.html

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GT2B4R6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Mobius action camera is my recommendation, http://amzn.to/2j0yRe6 great video quality for such a tiny tiny camera! Its about £60 so $80 maybe and I feel would be a perfect camera for running with.

I hope you know that action cameras are not limited to GoPros...there's so many of them such as Sony action cams there is also the Xiaomi Yi which IMO is awesome for the price and rivals the Hero+. If you want to go cheaper you get in to the Mobius, Countour Ram 3, Any of the SJCAMS such as the SJ4000, Turnigy(notorious for a blue tinted videos tho), Polaroid XS100, 808 mini cam and the list goes on and on. I suggest spending some time on /r/SonyActionCam and /r/helmetcameras

This is decent https://www.amazon.com/Spy-Tec-Mobius-Action-Camera/dp/B00GT2B4R6/ but a second hand GoPro is going have better image, sound and will be more waterproof.

I don't have a cam for my bike yet. I don't commute, but still run into lots of situations during recreational riding that I wouldn't mind having video of either just for fun, to show friends some of the beautiful trails we have, or in case I ever need it as evidence. I do have a dashcam in my car and like it. For the bike I'm leaning more towards something like the Contour Roam 2 or even the Mobius because the GoPro seems like it'd be big and clunky (and probably expensive) for mounting to my bike or helmet.

Not really doable at $300, but I can get you close.

Quadcopter

• Cheerson CX-20/Quanum Nova - $255 - $300 (needs battery) - or ~$330 on ebay shipped from the US
  
  
• Blade 350 QX3 RTF - $414 @ Horizon Hobby w/ coupon code XTRA10
  
  
• Walkera QR X350 - $300
  
  
• DIY - $70 Turnigy 9X + ~$150 F450 clone kit + ~$30 charger + ~$20 battery + $20 mount for camera (+$~75 APM if you want GPS) = ~$290-$365, plus any tools/assembly supplies you don't have on hand.
  
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• SJ4000 - $65
  
  
• Mobius - $80
  
  
• GoPro Hero - $130
  
  All prices are from a search I put near-zero effort into; you may be able to shave off a few bucks if you do some digging.
  
  The Blade is the best of the 3 prebuilt quadcopters listed, the other 2 are a bit of a toss-up. DIY could net the highest quality, depends on your skills and how much effort you want to put in.
  
  EDIT: Also worth noting that "good camera" and "FPV" sometimes don't mesh well. Stereotypically, FPVers fly fast and crash hard, while folks with "good cameras" on their quadcopters are flying slow, dangling the camera on a stabilized platform, taking pictures or video. You certainly can fly those camera rigs FPV, but it won't be the same sort of experience as FPV on a 250mm racer.

This is actually my first time using a mobius action camera. I got it because it's the smallest thing I could find that shot 1080p and I wanted to use it both on a drone and for my helmet (sweet aerial riding footage to come). This is shot at the lowest quality setting so I could fit 4hrs of riding onto a 32gig microSD card. At the highest quality (1080p, 60fps, widescreen) it looks crazy nice. I'll post something if anyone wants. The only drawback i see so far is that it looks like the battery lasts about 3hrs of constant filming. I don't know how this stacks up against others. It really is insanely capable for the price and the amazon reviews are raving. So far so good.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GT2B4R6/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_omZNwbARJ090R

https://www.amazon.com/Spy-Tec-Mobius-Action-Camera/dp/B00GT2B4R6/

These are great cameras to hard mount on a motorcycle for this purpose. They can be set to start recording when they receive 5v on the USB port and automatically turn off when they lose 5v on the USB port, they will also loop record so you never have to fiddle with the SD card until you need it.

I've had a dash cam in my car for almost 1.5 years, and just had the window smashed & dash cam taken. The dash cam was the only thing that was visible in the car – nothing else to steal. So I bought a much lower profile one, hoping that this one won't get noticed & stolen.

This is what I bought: https://www.amazon.ca/Mobius-Action-Camera-1080P-Sports/dp/B00GT2B4R6

It is a bit harder to set up, because it is not just meant to be a dash cam, and it doesn't have a screen. So you have to hook it up to a PC to set it up properly (so that it loops & auto turns on when the car turns on). You also have to buy a mount & cable to plug it into the car separately. But, it is really small, and possible to mount it inconspicuously.

https://www.amazon.com/Mobius-Action-Camera-1080P-Sports/dp/B00GT2B4R6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1432926760&sr=8-2&keywords=Mobius+ActionCam

Looks excellent for the price, and does loop recording as far as I see.

Edit: the one you posted looks solid, do research thoroughly though :) no idea if it meets your needs.

I would look at it this way. Why not just get a good helmet and attach an action camera to it? If you don't want a typical GoPro like camera, there are things like the Mobius that have very good quality. There are going to be times when you don't necessarily need to film but still ride the scooter and need the helmet. Add the camera when you need it.

****Do any of this at your own risk or hire a professional to do it for you.***

Here are the parts I ordered to put mine together. I'm posting this bc of PMs.

Mobius or [Cheaper Mobius but longer wait from China] (http://www.banggood.com/Mobius-Action-Camera-1080P-HD-Mini-Sports-Camera-Wide-Angle-Edition-p-917817.html) I wanted the Wide Angle Lens for a better shot

Capacitor You don't want the battery sitting in the sun. A capacitor can handle it. So you replace the battery completely with this capacitor

Windshield Mount My mobius came with a mounting bracket that fits on this mount. The mount itself is very small, but the 3M sticker is very strong.

Hardwire Kit When hard wiring this in to the car via fuse box, this knocks the voltage down from 12v to 5v, which is what the camera needs. I used some wire strippers to expose about 5" of the red and black cables. Then stripped about an inch off each cable to expose the actual wire. The red wire goes in to the add-a-circuit mentioned below, then you crimp it closed with pliers (wasn't super easy, I must be weak). You partially unscrew a metal bolt that is attached to the metal car frame as a ground ( I used the one on top of my fuse box).

USB to Mini-USB This connects from the hardwire kit to the camera or 90 degree elbow mentioned next, for a better angle. If you are setting up the auto record when external power is on, which is what you want to do for a dash cam, you need to cut a piece of electrical tape width-wise and cover the two middle pins inside the USB cable. This is because the two middle pins (2 and 3) are data pins. Leaving those exposed makes the camera think its connected to a computer and will only do data transferring. By covering them, it only get power from pins 1 and 4 and doesn't think it's connected to a computer and will actually record.

Right Angle Mini-USB to Mini-USB Adapted This just helped keep the USB cable from sticking out too much (better angle)

Add-a-circuit This is the ATO (bigger fuse), but I ended up using the ATM (Mini) because my car has both and the fuse I wanted to use ended up being a Mini. It'd be best to look through your fuse diagram and find something non-vital (meaning don't tap in to a fuse that controls ABS or airbags, etc) and switchable (meaning it only comes on when the car turns on. You don't want the camera running 24/7), figure out what type of fuse it is, and buy that size. I ended up getting my new add-a-circuit (Littlefuse) from Oreilly auto parts for $6.99 and it came with 3, 4, 7.5, and 10A fuses. Also take note of the amperage (Never use a higher amp fuse than your add-a-circuit supports because the wire gauge may not support it and melt/burn. When adding the circuit, I removed the original fuse from the fuse box, a 10A fuse and put it the first slot(my add-a-circuit supports up to 10A) and for the 2nd slot, I used a 3A fuse because the camera and radar don't draw much. You don't want to use a higher amp fuse than necessary. Also, in my car 2011 JettaSportwagen, the add-a-circuit points down or it doesn't work. Make sure it's plugged in the correct direction or it won't do anything

32GB MicroSD Card Works fine, just make sure to format it through the camera.

Unofficial but awesome Mobius Configuration Tool Use the tooltips(hover over each option) to figure out what each things does. I set mine to autorecord when external power or the button are pushed.


You can find a lot of info here: dashcamtalk.com


To summarize the connections are:

Choose a fuse from your car's fuse diagram (non-essential and switchable), pull it, place it in the correct slot of the add-a-circuit (don't go to higher amps than is supported), plug in a fuse from the add-a-circuit kit in to the other slot to protect your camera (I used a 3A), strip the hardwire kit's cables mentioned above, put the red cable (+) from the hard wire kit in the the red end of the add-a-circuit and crimp it closed, attach the black cable (-) to a screw attached to the metal car frame, tape the two middle pins (2 and 3) in the USB cable with electrical tape, plug the USB in to the female USB on the hardwire kit, run the USB cable from the fuse box around the edges of your cars trim, up by the rearview mirror, attach the right-angle mini-usb adapter, choose where you want to mount the camera (make sure to check using the USB plugged in and camera mounted to the mount, in case it bumps the rearview mirror) (I held it on the windshield about where I thought I wanted it (to behind and to the right of the rearview mirror and took some test footage, watched it on a computer, decided it looked ok, pulled the sticker cover and attached it), clean your windshield with glass cleaner, attach the mount.

Footage wise and budget, I believe a Wide angled mobius camera would do well for being low profile and still work well link although I am not sure where any zoom lenses can be found.

I have the Mobius. It has a motion sensor feature but I don't use it because I haven't hard wired it yet, but if I did I probably would leave the setting on.