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[Closed] Chilli tech bullet helmet cameras (or other cheap recommendations)

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I'm just using one, anything remotely "close" seem to get the reg number


 
Posted : 23/07/2020 12:43 pm
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Thanks - I suppose 2 cameras would also be an extra thing to forget to charge/set going/connect to bike!


 
Posted : 23/07/2020 12:53 pm
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I’ve ordered one just for the front and going to see how that goes. Not sure where I’d put a rear one as I’ve got a saddle bag on at the moment.


 
Posted : 23/07/2020 3:01 pm
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Do they loop record, continuously record or is it switchable between the two?

I couldn't find the information anywhere. I tried emailing and didn't get a response. The telephone number on their website didn't ring either.


 
Posted : 24/07/2020 10:15 am
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Do they loop record, continuously record or is it switchable between the two?

They record short videos of 3-6 minutes, see his Youtube video about setting the timestamp. Dunno what happens when the card is full!

Not sure where I’d put a rear one as I’ve got a saddle bag on at the moment.

I was thinking it might clip onto the seatstay, the new rotating barclamp thingy that comes with it looks good for that. Depends how likely it is to spin round into the spokes I guess... Haven't tried it yet due to my bike being out of action.


 
Posted : 24/07/2020 10:26 am
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Do they loop record, continuously record or is it switchable between the two?

Switchable between the two although it only seems to charge when not on loop record so you have to remember to switch back after charging


 
Posted : 24/07/2020 10:29 am
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Do they loop record, continuously record or is it switchable between the two?

There's a switch, which you need to know about - if you leave it on loop record when you plug it in to a USB power source, it won't charge as it think it's plugged into a car. You need to turn flip the switch to get it to charge the battery and flip it back if you want to use loop recording on the bike. See vid around 75 secs


 
Posted : 24/07/2020 10:32 am
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Thank you.


 
Posted : 25/07/2020 9:49 am
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@anagallis_arvensis sorry! I missed your post asking for a link to the time stamp thing

There's a comment from someone with a bit of code for a batch file that when double clicked automatically updates the timestamp. I have been using it for a couple of weeks and it works.

It would have been useful for this not to be necessary though. Given that the point of these cameras was to help with close passes/incidents, and the likelihood that a correct timestamp would be beneficial in such circumstances. I would have paid more for the camera - I would much rather a lower profile one such as the bullet style than the boxy ones like GoPro. But in the long term I may ditch the bullet for one that keeps the time properly.


 
Posted : 25/07/2020 10:45 pm
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It would have been useful for this not to be necessary though.

As long as the battery doesn't go completely flat or you take it out it will keep time.


 
Posted : 25/07/2020 11:22 pm
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As long as the battery doesn’t go completely flat or you take it out it will keep time.

Sadly, I've not found this to be the case. I've never removed the battery, and I've never let it run flat. It's drifted on the timestamp on a few occasions. Maybe mine's a bit glitchy, but it's only a quick thing to set it before a ride, even with the manual method.

Still happy with the purchase given the price.


 
Posted : 27/07/2020 10:15 pm
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What exactly is the difference between the 2 recording modes? Is it that in loop recording it will delete the oldest clips when the card is full and in continuous it will just stop when full?


 
Posted : 28/07/2020 11:12 am
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in loop recording it will delete the oldest clips when the card is full and in continuous it will just stop when full

Exactly that, as I understand it. On loop record it records in 3 minute chunks, I've not tried continuous yet but might give a go later


 
Posted : 28/07/2020 11:27 am
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Do I need one then? I'm sick of near death experiences and would love to start reporting them.


 
Posted : 12/08/2020 2:07 pm
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Need no, but useful to have I think. I’ve got one ready to go on the bike but can’t quite figure out at the moment how to open the gopro clamp I got thatthe torch sits in. Going to have to speak to chilli to check as I don’t want to force it / break it!


 
Posted : 12/08/2020 2:54 pm
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They are generally fine. Almost useless in the dark. I've not reported anyone yet. But I maybe could have. I use mine as much for the 'he's wearing a camera' effect as anything else.

And read above regarding the time stamp.


 
Posted : 12/08/2020 2:59 pm
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How are people getting on with these?

Just plugged mine into the computer for curiosity and there were only 3 files in there, 1 each for Nov, Dec & this morning. The one for today started just as I got to work which is near pointless.

I have it set to video camera and to loop.


 
Posted : 18/01/2021 4:18 pm
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Mines had about 4 incidents sent to the police, one sent on driver awareness course, one the police spoketo driver, 2 ignored.. so not bad. The battery randomly died and they sent me a new one for no charge when I asked about buying one.


 
Posted : 18/01/2021 7:17 pm
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