Camera on bike

[neilwgtn]

I've been mucking around with a bullet camera brought off trademe (about $80) - It has an audio,video,power - the power goes to 8 AA batteries (which is 12 volt) and the audio,video goes to a handycam input.
I managed to wire the audio and video from under the back seat to the front and have the handycam safetly stored under the backseat.
The power i wired straight to the battery - (this getting rid of the 8 AA batteries) - Was a bit worried about wiring to the bikes battery - but saw that the battery was 12V and the camera connector was 12V and its working fine.
So now i have the bullet camera by the front handlebar and a quick release to remove it.
the audio/video from the handycam is wired from the backseat to just under the fuel tank and is very easy to connect when putting the bullet camera on.
So i have 3 connectors just sitting out from the fuel tank and all i do is connect the bullet camera to the quick release and plug the 3 cables in and turn the handycam on (lock the backseat) and im away.
Was pretty easy to setup - BUT NOW - i see that the guy is seeing similair bullet cameras on trademe but they are 6V -
Question: - is it easy to convert 12V to 6V
How do i upload photos so you can see what im talking about.
Camera works well - no jumping or wind movement.. (though the sound doesnt work - might be the handycam)
IF anyone is keen to do the same or has a better resolution - PM me and your welcoem to see what i have done.

[imdying]

I fitted one to OABs GSXR1000... we just used a camcorder car charger, and fitted an inline cigarette lighter socket under the tail section, worked a treat. Something similar would work here too, should be able to get a 6v charger for something easy enough :)

[vifferman]

Was a bit worried about wiring to the bikes battery - but saw that the battery was 12V and the camera connector was 12V and its working fine.
Ack! (Shirley) the voltage at the battery terminals can be over 14V - find out if this matters, and if it does, get a regulated socket or similar to plug the camera into.

[michael]

Ack! (Shirley) the voltage at the battery terminals can be over 14V - find out if this matters, and if it does, get a regulated socket or similar to plug the camera into.

its the current thats gona do the damage along with the 14V. When your battery is 12V its flat.

[YAMASAKI]

I would get a voltage regulator on there or else you risk frying something.
DSE sell adjustable(1.5-12VDC) voltage regulators that plug into the cigi socket which are easily modified.
I would also put a low Amp fuse in there just in case... it's never a good thing to let the smoke out of your expensive electronics