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Innovv C3 hits CityBike on issue of Aug, 2015

Innovv C3

http://citybike.com/index-2.html

Words: Max Klein
Photos: Surj Gish

Bay Area traffic is horrible. With all the texting, selfies, spilled coffee, and “Lanesharing?
NOT ON MY WATCH” idiocy that takes place, I wanted a reliable “evidence collection” camera for my commute rides. I have a handful of “action cameras” that would capture the carnage and prove my light was green, but I have to remember to charge them, bring them with me, and worry about battery life / memory card capacity every ride time I ride, otherwise the whole thing is pointless.
Oh, and I have to remember to hit the record button.

I wanted to ride without having to worry about charging batteries and changing memory cards. I wanted to turn the key on and go, as if I didn’t have to record my every move, just in case.

The Innovv C3 hits on all cylinders. The system consists of a bullet lens that plugs into a separate camera box (or DVR, if you prefer) via an HDMI cable. As with other cameras, there are multiple mounting options, ranging from helmet to handlebars. A simple switch on the side allowsyou to choose between single recording, continuous recording, or flashlight. No, “flashlight” is not some new ultra-HD compression tech! it’s just a single LED flashlight.

On the DVR, there are three buttons that allow you to change recording modes, start and stop recording, and turn the unit off. Also on the DVR is a multi-color LED that indicates what mode the C3 is in!red for 1080p / 30fps, green for 720p / 60fps, orange for 3 megapixel photos. All files are
recorded onto a microSD card, which you must supply.

Innovv sent us two lenses, one with a 90-degree field of view and another with wider 120-degree coverage. Standard kits (the ones you guys are gonna go buy after
reading this) include one or the other. Also in the box are data cables, power converters
and cables (for hardwiring, like my setup), and various mounting options for the lens, including helmet and tripod screw mounts!which are very versatile for permanent mounting.

The two recording methods are pretty much what they sound like. The single recording mode will fill the card up once and stop, while the continuous recording mode will “loop,” overwriting the earliest
files when the card runs out of space. Hello dashcam.

Both lenses are waterproof!perfect for optional external mic, but it plugs into the same port that I needed for power.

Speaking of plugging things in!the camera must have a lens attached to connect to a computer and adjust settings such as file size. That’s a significant problem if you want to permanently mouth the whole shebang, which was my plan. Fortunately, I had two lenses, and only mounted one.

Video capture has been completely reliable. I start the bike, the C3 starts recording. I end up with a folder full of smallish video files, which sounds like a mess, but actually turns out to be ok. Looking for specific footage? Easy, just look for the time stamps around the time your footage would have been captured. No more scrolling through a giant video file to find three seconds of footage.

Customer support is available through email, and while there is sometimes a little lost in translation, they’re responsive and I was able to get all of my questions answered.

Although it has some connectivity limitations, these shortcomings are easy to overlook, and the C3’s excellent video quality, two-piece form factor and hardwire capability make it a perfect commuter cam. I’ll be adding one to all of my bikes.
Learn more about Innovv’s cameras, and get your own C3, at innovv.com.

INNOVV 2CH Full HD Motorycle Recording System

Hi Innovv, 

I have been in the market for a good dual camera set up for my bike after an accident tore my bike apart and I was unable to find the guy who did it after he ran. The snake lenses are a stroke of genius and exactly what I'm looking for, however, I was hoping to find a dual set up to cover both front and back. 

I was wondering if there were any plans to add a dual lens camera to the line up. You offer a product that is exactly what bikers are looking for, no useless frills like a screen I'll never use. Just 2 waterproof lens I can mount where I need, and a camera I can mount under the seat which provides all the security, safety from impact, and water protection we need. The only thing more I could ask for is a dual lens hub to stream line a dual set up like I am planning. Truth be told, I will probably buy 2 singles if there is no plan to create a dual lens set up and just replace the hub if an upgrade is ever made.

I appreciate any incite with your future plans for this product. 

Thank You, 

Chad Carrone

We received many messages asked for dual motorcycle recording system, and now we are working on this new development and would like to discuss with inmates about features and specifications. 

The new development has a recording unit with a 2.7" screen for easy setting, live recording review, and two wired lenses, a wired recording control button, GPS is an optional. 

The first question is what is the length of front lens, and what length is the rear lens?
The C3 lens cable is 1.5m.

One Inmate told me front is 1.5m, and real is 0.5m, he has Ninja 650.

Two lens has cube shape solid aluminum case, the size is width x depth x high= 29mm x 37mm x 29mm. It would be similar as the below photos. 

There are 3 x 1/4" screw holes on top, left, right side, That design is for "L" shape basket mounting.

More information and discussion can find from below link, 

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1076159

The ridding videos recorded by INNOVV C3

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Innovv C3 External Microphone Mod

 DIY from Alan in UK. 

The 2.5mm switched jack socket I'm planning to fit to the end of the C3 case - probably where the LED is currently mounted. 

I plan to cut the +ve wire on the internal microphone and route a wire to the jack socket and back. When the 2.5mm plug is inserted, it will break the return connection to the internal mic, and will instead connect the +ve lead from the external mic. 

I'm planning to use the standard C3 external mic, so hopefully there should be no impedance mismatches. This will avoid the need to make a special combined power and external mic lead, and will also switch the internal mic off when the external mic is connected - if it works, that is!

INNOVV C3 Roof Mount

This is shared by CheckYourLights from U.S., He is well-known member from DashcamTalk.

Well since I have tackled getting a camera as low as I can let's go in the other direction.I decided to toss the lens up on the roof.First as per my usual I got rid of the 3M dual sided stick. For anyone who cares it was labeled 3M and not some lower end stuff. It also came off very easily. I went dual lock so that I can remove it if need be.

Just in case anyone is curious yes the corresponding piece is now stuck on the roof of my car. It is clear so it doesn't look that bad. I don't mind doing it in the name of DashCam science.I glued the mount together so that it would not fly off or slide out while I was going down the road.

I ran the cable through my sun roof it seems to fit okay with no issue in the duct of the sunroof with it closed.

People asked, Very cool!! When do we get to see videos and screen shots? 

The video, Maybe when it gets a little warmer i'll take the T-Tops off of the Camaro and do the same thing but place it on the T-Bar

BMW F700GS with Innovv C3

I powered the control unit from a USB power adaptor I have installed on the bike. I’m using the shorter supplied USB PC cable, not the 2 wire DC USB power cable. That permits me unplug the cable form the power outlet and plug it into my tablet or smartphone using an OTG [On The GoUSB cable] or direct into my laptop to download the files without directly accessing the C3 unit or unplugging the micro SD card.

C3 camera installed above Hi Beam headlight. Note the bracket is a temporary mock up to test vibration (none) and placement (works for me). I’ll cut this down and weld it up and paint it flat black to match headlight back shell. Cable is yet to be concealed into the bodywork. Note - this bracket looks like its sitting on the top of the headlight shell, it is not, it’s a 2-3mm above it

I made a small round cut into the lower edge of the screen to provide clearance for the camera. This stops the screen vibrating the camera. Note the screen is a powerbronze model screen, not the stock screen, but the same could be done to the stock screen.

I used the supplied INNOVV threaded clip to hold camera bolted thru the mock up bracket. I side mounted it to get the overall height closer to the top of the headlight and reduce the cut out to the screen. Note the bracket is a rough mock up out of a couple of pieces of 3mm steel and will be rebuilt as a single piece without the nut and bolt shown.  I removed the inner washer from the LH headlight bolt and put the camera bracket in its place and re-bolted the headlight thru the camera bracket.

I have tried the control unit in two locations, both under the false tank cover as there is not much room under the seat in this model.  I will probably move the unit into my top box when I get an extension Mini HDMI cable.

The above position is on top of the airbox and there is approx. 25mm between the air box and the false cover. This could probably do with a plexi cover over it to stop any driving rain coming from the left (front) over the battery and into the control unit. The Blue Tack is my way of securing and sealing the slide switch on the control unit. The white stuff is self-adhesive Velcro holding the unit in place onto the top of the airbox.

This other position just works as well, moving the unit further back. With half of the sticky Velcro still attached to the unit, it makes a snug fit that does not move around at all. Extra HDMI Cable length is coiled into the valley between the airbox and the battery, just above the white Velcro in the image above.

INNOVV C3 camera rear mount for Kawasaki Ninja 250r

This is a simple camera mount for the Innovv C3 to fit the 2008-2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250r motorcycle by firacer98, Looks smart and cool!!

Just thought I'd share this mount with you guys. I designed it in Sketchup and printed it on my Da Vinci 3D printer. It uses the existing hole that is present on the fender. The C3 is almost exactly the same size as the hole! The adapter will fit the barrel of the C3 quite snug so it won't turn. 

It's designed to fit on the stock rear fender. The stock fender has 3 holes, and the center hole is practically the same size as the diameter of the C3 bullet camera. It seemed like a logical place to put it. I included the original Sketchup file in case you need to modify it.

It was printed on a Davinci 3D printer at 400microns (0.4) layer height with 20% fill. During my test prints, I've done them at 5% fill and it worked too, just not as strong but it'll also work.

It uses two M6, 25mm bolts to fasten. You can probably go with shorter bolts, like maybe 15mm since the thickness of the mount is only 10mm anyways. I only used 25mm cause that's what I had. No nuts need since the bolts are pretty tight in the holes. I would also suggest washers as well to cover up the existing holes better. I painted mine with black vinyl paint since pink doesn't match my bike.

I uploaded the file to Thingiverse if anyone is interested in printing their own. 

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:687322

The First Moto DashCam, INNOVV C3

Thanks for Kim from UK, who design the below banner, it is very smart design, that the best present the features of the C3, the small and discreet lens case, and interchangeable lens, very impressive!

Below photo is from Fishie in Singapore, who took the below beautiful photo after his two the C3 installed. the lens is under head light.

 Below is the close look, it is from other bike. This is 90 degree lens attached on the mount to solid glue on the bike. The lens is aluminum made, solid and waterproof, do not worry about ridding in the raining days, and it will never draw the thief's attention when leave it alone.

This is to show how the recording unit installed. it is under seat. Transit the power from 12V to 5V to connect the recording unit, once the bike power on, the recording start, power off, the recording stop. and loop recording let the last video clip to replace the first one, you do not worry the SD card is full. 

Here is the recording in day and night, the C3 is under head light, it records where you go.