Dongar PRO (Parking Mode Dash Cam Adapter) Development Updates

[Kjc]

I'm curious if this new Dongar harness/parking adapter works with all of these unique Asian based dash cam manufacturers (specifically Viofo). I was interested in picking up a A229 Plus with the Amazon Prime sale going on, but someone on a Reddit thread said that they use a very non standard USB-C implementation and that most USB-C power plugs and parking adapters would not work at all.

Any info from @Dongar would be appreciated. Thanks

I'm using the Viofo A229 with the original Dongar adaptor it comes with different USB plugs for the cameras... Works fine with the USB-C adapter

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[nosirrahdrof]

I'm using the Viofo A229 with the original Dongar adaptor it comes with different USB plugs for the cameras... Works fine with the USB-C adapter

That's great news! Thanks for the info.

 

[Dongar]

@nosirrahdrof @goin2drt

Yes it'll work with no problems!

You're spot on in pointing out that the chinese cams do not have a standard USB-C implementation. Not to get too technical, but by default USB-C ports are supposed to supply 0V until a handshake is done between two USB-C devices, so that the two USB-C devices can figure out which one is the power source, and which one is the one needing the power. These Asian dashcam brands don't bother doing this, because they don't expect their devices to be plugged into anything other than their supplied power adapters or generic hardwire kits that only supply 5V all the time, and therefore these cams won't even turn on when plugged into a macbook charger, for example. We've designed around this issue and you'll have no issues with the Viofo

 

[PlinyTheGringo]

The Dongar dash cam adapter seems to be a good choice for running a dash cam. Chloe Kuo did a Dongar install on a 4G Tacoma here. I've enjoyed Chloe's content. She wrenches on her own truck and her channel has good 3rd gen and 4th gen Tacoma content.

 

[have_lawn_will_mow]

Is there any thought to allowing a longer time option than just 4 hours?

When I park at work I'm inside for about 6.5 hours usually, I'm sure others are 8 or 9. Is the voltage drop typically too much for another 2 or 3 hours?

 

[Dongar]

Is there any thought to allowing a longer time option than just 4 hours?

When I park at work I'm inside for about 6.5 hours usually, I'm sure others are 8 or 9. Is the voltage drop typically too much for another 2 or 3 hours?

Thanks for the input. We wanted to keep it simple at 3 modes... so the 3rd 4hr mode was somewhat arbitrary and leans very safe. You'll have no problem using the infinite always-on mode to be honest, as long as this is your daily driver... I've been using it all day, every day, and all night for months in our gas-only Tacoma with no issues starting.

FYI a 128GB SD card can fill up <8hr anyway if you're running 4K front + 1080p rear. So you'll want to look at getting a really big card and playing with the dashcam's parking mode settings. Do you have a camera you plan to use?

 

[have_lawn_will_mow]

I'll be using 70mai A810. My use case would probably be flip the switch to infinite mode when out of the garage, and back to immediately off when in the garage at home. Four hours is just a tad short for my use case scenario, but much respect for all the engineering you're doing!

Any idea of a price point yet on the Pro model?

 

[nosirrahdrof]

Do you know if the Hybrid tacoma will be able to keep the always-on mode on longer without issue? I would think that would be the case, but I guess I don't truly know.

 

[have_lawn_will_mow]

Do you know if the Hybrid tacoma will be able to keep the always-on mode on longer without issue? I would think that would be the case, but I guess I don't truly know.

I believe it's two different electrical systems, but I could be wrong. I don't think the hybrid power system powers any of the 12V system that the truck electronics use.

 

[Dongar]

I believe it's two different electrical systems, but I could be wrong. I don't think the hybrid power system powers any of the 12V system that the truck electronics use.

^Correct, the hybrid system runs at 288V. The hybrid system inverter charges the 12V battery when the vehicle is on.

PS, more teasers of the new box and some graphics ....Guys this is THE most over-engineered car USB adapter on the market

 

[evlfred]

price and preorders?

 

[Dongar]

Do you know if the Hybrid tacoma will be able to keep the always-on mode on longer without issue? I would think that would be the case, but I guess I don't truly know.

Hmm I won't make any claims here since we haven't been able to test both gas-only and hybrid side-by-side with the same dashcams setups. But, the hybrid Tacos don't have a starter motor running off the 12V battery, but use their 288V hybrid system battery + electric motor/generator to crank the gasoline engine. So I'd certainly feel safer about running the 12V battery down and not getting stranded (not that you will, because we have low voltage protection built-in ).

 

[Dongar]

price and preorders?

MSRP is gonna be $64.99 but we're doing a huge launch deal + and big specials on dashcam+adapter combos and SD cards. We have an email sign-up list on our front page https://dongar.tech/ where we'll blast out an email for the launch pricing and preorders in the next 10 days. Ship date is expected second week of November.

 

[nosirrahdrof]

MSRP is gonna be $64.99 but we're doing a huge launch deal + and big specials on dashcam+adapter combos and SD cards. We have an email sign-up list on our front page https://dongar.tech/ where we'll blast out an email for the launch pricing and preorders in the next 10 days. Ship date is expected second week of November.

Awesome! Thanks for the update, can't wait to order one .

 

[nosirrahdrof]

MSRP is gonna be $64.99 but we're doing a huge launch deal + and big specials on dashcam+adapter combos and SD cards. We have an email sign-up list on our front page https://dongar.tech/ where we'll blast out an email for the launch pricing and preorders in the next 10 days. Ship date is expected second week of November.

I see the pre-order is up. I'm curious which connection is preferred (5 pin or 10 pin) for the TRD-OR hybrid or if there is no difference. I'm also curious if there are any plans for barrel adapters for blackvue/thinkware dash cams in the pipeline.

Thanks! Super excited to get it!

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