Download from K6 using a USB cable connected to PC/Laptop

[adamgiles]

Hi Stephen.

Unfortunately, the only way to download direct from the camera is to remove the rear plate and plug your PC directly into the USB connector beneath the camera. So not much of an improvement…

I agree it’s a bit of a design flaw.

[Hans]

Hi Stephen,
Downloading the video files via Wi-Fi is indeed not fast. Therefore, connecting the laptop directly to the K6 via Wi-Fi will not result in any speed improvement. The K6’s Wi-Fi is the limiting factor.

The fastest way is to insert the SD card into your computer and download the video files that way.

If you remove the back of the K6 and connect a USB cable directly to it, you won’t see a USB drive on your computer as long as the K6 is turned off. If you turn the K6 on (your USB port must be able to supply sufficient power), you will see a USB drive and can download the video files that way.

[Stephen]

Many thanks for your very quick reply – I actually found an earlier reply you gave to someone asking the same question. Even though you have to remove the connector cover as you would to access the SD to remove it, it is still easier to connect a USB-C to USB-A cable to the internal data connector as you don’t have to pop out the SD and put it into a reader or adapter and then insert it into your PC/ Laptop. It saves wear and tear on the card slot, although I guess the silicone O ring will wear out eventually. Has anyone sourced replacement screws that can be undone with the fingers so you don’t need to carry a small screwdriver to get the screws out? I was think of knurled cheese head screws, but goodness knows where to source them!

Like these but very small!

• This reply was modified 2 weeks, 6 days ago by  Stephen.

[Stephen]

I found these thumbscrews on Amazon, they are M3 x 8mm, exactly the same size as the standard crosshead screws, but have a nice knurled top so they can be done up and undone using your fingers. I also found some fully stainless steel ones, I have ordered those as well to see which is best. I think the black plastic heads will be more discreet. I will upload a photo when I have fitted them.

[Stephen]

This is how I have the K6 front camera mounted on my Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. There is free access to get at the connector cover when I have the thumbscrews installed.

[Hans]

Hi Stephen,
Thanks for sharing the info and photos.
I am curious how you like the other screws. Would you also like to see a photo and the link where you bought them?

[Stephen]

Hi Hans – the knurled thumbscrews M3 x 8mm I sourced from a seller on Amazon UK. They are being delivered today, so as soon as I have fitted them I will update you with photos of the back of the camera. Here is the listing on Amazon. I also found an all metal alternative which I have ordered as well, and I will choose what seems the best one to use.

[Stephen]

Here are the links to the Amazon seller:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC6J3ZVB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

[Hans]

Hi Stephen,
Thanks for the link. I am definitely going to order a set as well.

[Stephen]

Hi Hans – I test fitted the thumbscrews last night. Don’t order the black plastic ones, the heads are slightly too large at 13mm, and foul the body of the connector. The all metal ones have 10mm heads and fit perfectly! There is about half a mm clearance to the cable connector. They are easy to unscrew with the fingers and you can do them up pretty tight. Cheers, Steve.

[Stephen]

By the way Hans – do you have any advice regarding improving the sound quality? The camera seems to capture mainly wind noise and very little sound from the engine except when travelling slowly. Or is this normal? Are there any settings in the camera that might improve the sound?

[Hans]

Hi Stephen,
Thanks for the photo.

The sound quality of the K6 isn’t great. I can actually say it’s worthless. This is because the K6 has a small microphone opening behind the LED, and the wind blows hard over it with all the wind noise.
You can try sticking some foam over this opening, which can act as a ‘deadcat’. It’s a bit of trial and error to figure out what works best. The same goes for the recording volume. But unfortunately, it will never be a good recording of the sound….

[Stephen]

No problem. The knurled thumbscrews are a massive improvement in access to the connector and card slot.

I did suspect that the sound could not really be improved, although I will try dampening the microphone with some foam or tape. Thanks for your feedback.

I have found this forum very useful so far!

I also published an installation video and K6 Camera System review on the Royal Enfield Owner’s Forum which has attracted some interest!

[Hans]

Hi Stephen,
I found your report on the Royal Enfield Forum; it’s a clear explanation. It’s good that you find the forum useful too. Hopefully, in the future, you can or will help other K6 users with tips and tricks. After all, this is a forum for and by Innovv users.

It’s also nice to see the videos from your area; it seems like a beautiful region for motorcyclists. Another tip for your front camera: I see that it produces a wobbly image. This is caused by the camera resonating along with the vibrations of the motorcycle. This could be due to, for example, the cables being pulled too tight, or the camera being mounted on a plastic fairing part that can vibrate while riding. I suspect the latter is the case with you. You might be able to prevent this wobble effect by placing the rubber rings between the Innovv bracket and the fairing part. Otherwise, it will be a matter of looking for another place to mount the K6.

[Stephen]

Hi Hans – thanks very much for your kind comments.

I note your remarks regarding the front camera wobble – I will try your suggestion and see if I can isolate the camera bracket from the fairing mount with some rubber spacers or washers. I’ll let you know if it improves the stability of the image. The rear camera being more rigidly mounted on the pannier frame does not seem to be affected in the same way.

[Simon]

Hi. I have the USB version and it does not start recording on power on which is super annoying. Obhad a talk with support and they said it was not possible, but is that true ? One of those pins in the USB port inside the camera must be for “ACC” I guess, but I do not know which one. Anyone who can help ?

Is the motorbike version also a USB C port inside ?

• This reply was modified 1 week ago by  Simon.

[Hans]

Hi Simon,
You also mentioned this question in another topic. See my answer in the other, more relevant topic.

There is no point in asking the question twice.