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Cameras get hot
I just bought a K6 and thought I’d check it all works ok before installing it by connecting it to a 12v battery on the workbench. It all seems to work ok and I can view and retrieve recordings via the app. I did notice however that the front camera gets quite hot after a few minutes of operation, the rear camera also gets warm but not as hot as the front – is this normal?
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The camera and DVR will get warm when running. The metal case acts as a heatsink. Once on your motorbike there will be a constant flow of air to help dissipate the heat.
I have recently used my K6 in Southern Italy with no heat issues.
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Thanks Adam
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The front camera contains the processor, and it gets warm.
The front camera can certainly get warm at a high resolution and bitrate setting, but not hot. You must be able to touch the front camera with bare hands at all times.
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Thanks Hans, that sounds about right. Yes “hot” is subjective, it didn’t get so hot that I couldnt hold it. Looking forward to getting it fitted to the bike now that I know it’s working normally.
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