thses are clearly defeated design and units i don't understand why not stop selling this 2 times use and disposable camera. they making money Chinese factory and seller website. soo sad
I am kicking myself right now.. i was looking for sample video for one of these on youtube before i bought one on ebay and saw your vids thumbnail and warning but i chose to ignore it and pretend mine will work just fine. bought it, got it, lit up while charging but doesn't work or give light responses to button commands unpluged or even plugged in and doesn't record when correct button sequences are pushed. and i got mine from china so I'm not getting a refund and I'm out $$ I wish i paid attention to your warning the first time around. Still, Thank You !! for giving accurate, detailed, and understandable product info and faults, much appreciated.
i wish i watched this video earlier :( i was so excited when the package arrived, love the compact size & planning to put this camera on my toy train, but suddenly camera is dead at first charge, even before i use it! it's written on the manual, charge up to 3 hours (and u can use it while it charged) soo wroong, it's already hot within 30 minutes charging! u right sir, the problem not on the battery..as we can see the red light is still on, its the circuit that broken because overheating and it's impossible to repair those super tiny things. i wonder why the company not write on the manual 'caution! overheating bla bla bla' so we can avoid this problem :( better buy the expensive one but last longer/forever.
thank you man you saved my time ... I had the same problem and I was thinking to open it up and see what's wrong with it .. but after watching your video I knew the reason
this camera have 1 trick dont charge more then 1 hour and dont use more then 40 mins..use in cold place ...can says like handle with care (fragile) hahaha
I bought one of em and I've real good luck with it as a flight cam on my quadcopter. The battery is enclosed in a confined air space and if you once allow it to get hot it will damage the main board. I record in short bursts and I make sure that I power down the unit quickly after use. If left on or left to over-charge it will get damaged.
Hello my friend! I just wanted to say GREAT video and thanks for posting this. I really appreciate you taking the time to give your unbiased opinion! I just signed up as a new subscriber and will be faithfully watching all of your future videos.
The instruction Leaflet is not up to much its pretty poor but it does say that when you connect it to charge if there is a SD Card in it then it will automatically start to record in 720. it also says it will get very hot but it is not a fault. granted it is terrible English but it does say that. This is what it says:- Use zinc alloy shell material,and when using the product may have some hot state belongs to the normal phenomenon . Don't have to worry about bad products appear, is a long time after aging test to ensure that the products quality problems before shipped. That means when it gets hot no worries because it will get hot,its because of the cheap crap metal its made of.but we tested it for ages and nothing melted so we sell them anyway. And it also says:- and insert the T card external insert the USB TV line the external USB 5v power supply or charging treasure machine directly into 720 p video mode , no manual stop has been recorded at the card with or without power can also be manually stop video switch any mode... that means when you stick it on the car dash board and connect it to 5v power supply or USB if your car has one, then it will start to record all by its self in 720 mode,but you can stop it if you want to manually.so when you charge it at home take the SD card out or it will still keep recording your wallpaper. That's probably not word for word but its close.
The camera can be set for motion detection, but it depends on the size of the moving object. if it is a door open and a person walk into a room the distance will be few meters, if it is just a Cat walking, the distance will be less. a bird or small animal even less. really its a case of trial and error. set the camera for motion detection and ask a friend to walk past or wave their hand. the only info i can kind of get from the instruction leaflet is, after it detects motion and starts to record it will record for 5 mins then stop. i think that is what the instructions say,but the translating it awful.
Hey guys. Do you have any information about how much time should be the first charge and what color does he led turn into when it is full? The manual is impossible to understand :( Thanks
Hello! Here is how I solved the overheating problem in my SQ8: I carefully disassembled the minicam, leaving the two halves of the case empty; then I drilled a total of 21 holes with a 1/8" drill bit, and now it works fine, without overheating. I does not look pretty, but it is functional.
Hello! ...It would be a pity, Friend, because it works quite well (at least mine does), with very acceptable video, especially in the 720 resolution; also, the motion detection works fine.
Hello! Sure, but excuse my ignorance , How do I post a picture or pictures in You Tube? I have never done it; or could I send them to your E-mail address?, Thanks.
The solution is simple. Use a charger with lower capacity. 1000 mA is fine. 2.1 Amp gets hot in a hurry. Some are lower yet in capacity...500 mA. Same with a cellphone.
Thinking of placing a order for one and decided to research of course b4 buying. Seems many have overheat problems. some solutions, like the frig cooling. I noticed there are no ventilation holes where the battery sits. If you open up the case, which is metal and being the battery is a Lipo cooling is definitely needed.Take it apart and look closely at the back casing, then flip it over to see that the other side makes it seem as if their are ventilation slots all the way thru....,
Thank you friend. I was going to buy this after I saw a Chinese seller demonstrate this. Couldn't one drill lots of little holes in the casing so air could circulate it and keep the device cool?
Thanks for the video. Since it sells for only $15usd, I was hoping to get it and replace the battery with a 500-800mah LiPO to have 3+hrs of recording. But it seems the manufacturing problems would still be an issue, yes? Will look for some other inconspicuous camera. I need something I can hide inside a hat at least. Did you have any luck in your search for eyeglass cameras?
thanks, i saw but I was going to use inside, so sunglasses is a non-starter. I think i just might have to go with my original idea (take apart my mini DV m80 and install into some clothing or something)
yes computer usb output have maximum 500mah 5v , but you can charge from any usb but i recommend dont charge more then 1 hour problem when charge over heat n burn
Do you think adding a bit of thermic paste to the back of the battery would solve any issue? I might try that when my camera arrives. Thanks for taking the time to reply.
Jorge A. Camargo heating not from battery its from there kit chipset ic and power controller , some guy he open camera and use spy cam he says work fine becouse sq8 box very small and no ventilation make it spy cap or other stuff soo have more space , less space and chipset get soo hot result burn or dysfunction .. i think just charge 1 hour and use cold place...
Right now that camera is listed only at $17.29. Usually it is listed $24.25 and that seems to me to still be too cheap. When I see a 1080p camera for that price, I am a bit skeptical of the quality of the camera itself or the quality of the recorded videos. I will just look at other cameras, assuming that they don't have some nasty defect too.
manukahoney thailand I had a G98C dash camera that failed in two or three months I got from them. I did not even bother sending it back. I just got a good Vicovation Marcus 4 and never looked back.
i have reseved mine yesterday , and i have just the same as you , it hold for couples hours 3 or 4 hours , it came even hot when Filmed and also with the charge , affter four hours the beauty was all ready dead :-( , and i like it also , it is very sad , my first thing done is go look the internet for hardware plugin , but i came directly on your vidéo on youtube and the others to , really sad :-( my first bad buy after 70 orders by Alibaba :D but it cost me only 15 euro , not big lost , but the problem is that i've like it very much the shape and materials , seems very strang to me , for such nice thing :-)
hello there i buy 2 pieces of sq8 but when i turned on it freez on light blue and cannot turned off and cannot use mode to switch between 720 . 1080 . And photo even after reset ... any solutions ???
my sq8 overheats a lot everytime i charge it.. after just 10 minutes of charginf it is so hot , rhat ir is dofficult to be held in the closed palm... i opened it up and cjarget ir again.. I was worried that the battery is the cause, but no, tje circuit is the place which overheats... I am assuming, that the regulator, which regulates the V-A curve for charging the Li-ion cell , overheats ... battery itself stays cold.. but it is quite dangerous anyway😅😅heat can transfer to the battery ........ while running, temp. is only slightly elevated.. maybe some weaker charger wpuld be better for charginf sq8 ... like 100 or maximum 500mA
+Tom Culler (GreenAwesome) yes same stories and they know they ripping off people but Who care and who catch them... still selling online... this is sad...
PERDÓN ME PODRÍA DECIR CÓMO CARGAR LA CÁMARA, YA QUE LA PONGO Y SALE UNA LUZ MALVA, CUANDO ESTÁ CARGADA DE QUÉ COLOR DEBE ESTAR LA LED?, MUCHAS GRACIAS
too bad. mine got delivered today. recorded 2 trial videos today. i hope i dont get this issues. but i dont leave it charging morte than one hour. it gets way too over heated. if i find out anything abut it i will let you know
I have now record about 20 minutes. Not charging. And it got a bit hot. But not as hot as it does when is charging. I think it's because of the material. The metal is too heavy
I got sq11 for 10usd..after i receive it i just make 20++ holes using soldering iron, of course u need to remove the cover first, now i'm pretty happy with My dirt cheap camera:) Obviously heat can kill all of the electronic devices including out fiber optic modem
+manukahoney thailand ... I make camping lights for a hobby and discovered that if I use the wrong resistor the resistor heats up ... if its completely wrong it overheats and burns out ... I wonder if the manufacturers [or the people who make these cameras for the manufacturers] are doing that by accident ... using the wrong resistors or similar [I'm not an electrician].
Anyone have tried motion detection? For what I've tried it works only if not connected to the power supply, anyone could confirm this? Do you have any workaround? I have to use it as a dash cam when car has parked so it's not a problem to use without the case in order to improve the air inside the cam
+manuka honey it's kind of serious for me. my gf has a stalker and I have to identify him. today I would like to remove the battery and give to the cam directly 3.3v from a power supply. if the motion detection works I will make an adaptor that transform the 5v from a power bank to a 3.3v. do you know what I mean?
i see now that my battery now is 4.02V full charged. What do you think if i try to put direcly 5V? Do you think there is a voltage regulator after the battery?
No 5v is charge volt only for batteries DON'T give 5v camera will finish in seconds :), 4v or 3.7v is real volts... some products can run on 5v because they have protection... this camera already have issues about over heatings.... try your own risk...
+BRIAN HALL if you see my full video you can know I inserted card and try . I have this camera review too before its burned. After camera stop work I make video after 2 days. Eveyone have same problem with this camera... I am I.t engineer before I make video I made confirm that I dont want mislead people with my wrong information or video... my channel basically honey but electronic stuff my hobby. Soo I share all.
manukahoney thailand. Try using a small stick or a toothpick instead of a pin to press reset. I think you are sticking the pin through the rubber button rather than pressing. Hold it a couple of seconds too. I had this problem, but resetting with a toothpick worked for me.
+Dave Grennan I didnt get toothpick but I try from my iphone sim ejection pin is same thick as toothpick edge its clicking button as it should. But same red light. Reset button clicking voice can hear slightly. Mean button works fine.. even I removed battery and soldered again for totally reset porpose but nothing happens... camera with me and I look n try every few day with hope maybe its work hehehe. Same red light on ,on pressing power button as on video and close. Mean power button works and current flow there but dont know what chip or what part problem I am waiting for full dis charge battery since week after I will try charge again maybe chip start work. But battery not die yet completely...
This camera can't use a class 10 SD card. Go with a cheaper card and it works fine. You may want to take the memory card out when charging because it won't record without the card present.
same things happens with everyone .... sadly.. this is how sq8 real function after 1,2 time use throw is or use parts.. hehehe , they forget to write in user manual , few time use and disposable
PERDÓN ME PODRÍA DECIR CÓMO CARGAR LA CÁMARA, YA QUE LA PONGO Y SALE UNA LUZ MALVA, CUANDO ESTÁ CARGADA DE QUÉ COLOR DEBE ESTAR LA LED?, MUCHAS GRACIAS
La primera me filmaba 2 min y se apagaba y no prendia más. Esta directamente no prende. Cargue la batería con un Smart TV tres hs y nunca se fue esa luz roja que da esa sensación que está cargando . La pregunta es habrá diferencia en cargarla con una PC y una TV?
Sorry about that. But I made this misstake when I first tried my camera, and did not get it to work until I put the SD card in the camera. I bought 2 of this camera. Both get hot, but one of them is much hotter than the other. Normally cameras and mobile phones generate extra heat when you run camera functions, but NOT as hot as these. But the small size is probably one reason why the extended heat. They should make some kind of ventilation slot in the housing. Thinking of drilling a couple of small holes, and see if it get colder.
Since this camera is not water resistant I do not think drilling holes in the back will ruin it. But I will put some sort of dust cover over the holes. Will let you know if it works...
HOW TO FIX OVERHEATING PROBLEM ON CHARGE MODE. Yes the camera does get quite hot on charge mode. Perhaps because of it's small size, heat sincs would not be practical. How I got around the heating problem while charging was quite simple. Prior to charge place the camera in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes. This will chill down the unit. Leaving the unit in the refrigerator connect to charge cord, close fridge door, charge it in the cold environment of the fridge, it never gets a chance to heat up. IT WORKED FOR ME. Like the old saying says: Nothing beats a loss but a try."
I ordered one and I received a package with AUTOLOVER brand. Inside everything is equal, cam accessories etc. And it doesn't work. I purchased on the GearBest website. You can see my videos about this cam uploaded by me.
+guy rave yes MANY people complain. And some doubt on me too and tell tips that maybe I didny reset or not inserted memory. But I tell same everyone. I try everything but this model junk.
Aliexpress. I get problem and refund easy if problem dont buy ebay. Ebay now is totally drama... aliexpress have better support... and get refund on pic or make video and send them problem... they give you money back...
Don't waste your money. It is not HD. Really just interpolated SD to give HD aspect. Colors are horrible. Difficult to use and gets really hot. You'll get the same results from a cheap $5.00 keychain camera on eBay. Buy a real 808 16 camera instead.
+WestsidePinoy2001 Update. After some more limited use and 5 recharges the camera stopped working. I took it apart and found the battery had swollen and did not hold a charge anymore. So I tried to solder a new keychain battery but was unable to. I kept the lens and threw the rest out.. I was hoping to decase it and attach it to a quadcopter and take infrared night vision video.
+Francis Jimenez good happens me same. I open case after I feedback. Go open website and login in computer not mobile.. open your order and have option open dispute. Open case he ask you plzz poof send us video. Make small video and send them from same desktop computer make video small file less 200mb and send you get refund sure... good you asked me ... dont worry.
+Geeky Stuff (GeekyStuff) yes spend all hard earn on defected Chinese products because that your business. Right.. hahah... 19$ cheap for you but not for everyone like me... better I help someone poor can eat 2 days in 19 dollars... when I know everyone complain about that why need buy again ... right.. read comments you will know...
Purchased 2 at gearbest.com only to find out that both are defective. Mine don't power up, won't hold a charge and extremely get hot.
thses are clearly defeated design and units i don't understand why not stop selling this 2 times use and disposable camera. they making money Chinese factory and seller website. soo sad
I am kicking myself right now.. i was looking for sample video for one of these on youtube before i bought one on ebay and saw your vids thumbnail and warning but i chose to ignore it and pretend mine will work just fine. bought it, got it, lit up while charging but doesn't work or give light responses to button commands unpluged or even plugged in and doesn't record when correct button sequences are pushed. and i got mine from china so I'm not getting a refund and I'm out $$ I wish i paid attention to your warning the first time around. Still, Thank You !! for giving accurate, detailed, and understandable product info and faults, much appreciated.
i wish i watched this video earlier :(
i was so excited when the package arrived, love the compact size & planning to put this camera on my toy train, but suddenly camera is dead at first charge, even before i use it!
it's written on the manual, charge up to 3 hours (and u can use it while it charged)
soo wroong, it's already hot within 30 minutes charging!
u right sir, the problem not on the battery..as we can see the red light is still on, its the circuit that broken because overheating and it's impossible to repair those super tiny things.
i wonder why the company not write on the manual 'caution! overheating bla bla bla' so we can avoid this problem :(
better buy the expensive one but last longer/forever.
same with mine... battery drains easily even if newly charged
thank you man you saved my time ... I had the same problem and I was thinking to open it up and see what's wrong with it .. but after watching your video I knew the reason
this camera have 1 trick dont charge more then 1 hour and dont use more then 40 mins..use in cold place ...can says like handle with care (fragile) hahaha
I bought one of em and I've real good luck with it as a flight cam on my quadcopter. The battery is enclosed in a confined air space and if you once allow it to get hot it will damage the main board. I record in short bursts and I make sure that I power down the unit quickly after use. If left on or left to over-charge it will get damaged.
Good day. Faced a similar problem on SQ10. I managed to solve it by formatting before resetting the SD device. Good luck.
Hello my friend! I just wanted to say GREAT video and thanks for posting this. I really appreciate you taking the time to give your unbiased opinion!
I just signed up as a new subscriber and will be faithfully watching all of your future videos.
The instruction Leaflet is not up to much its pretty poor but it does say that when you connect it to charge if there is a SD Card in it then it will automatically start to record in 720. it also says it will get very hot but it is not a fault. granted it is terrible English but it does say that. This is what it says:- Use zinc alloy shell material,and when using the product may have some hot state belongs to the normal phenomenon . Don't have to worry about bad products appear, is a long time after aging test to ensure that the products quality problems before shipped. That means when it gets hot no worries because it will get hot,its because of the cheap crap metal its made of.but we tested it for ages and nothing melted so we sell them anyway. And it also says:- and insert the T card external insert the USB TV line the external USB 5v power supply or charging treasure machine directly into 720 p video mode , no manual stop has been recorded at the card with or without power can also be manually stop video switch any mode... that means when you stick it on the car dash board and connect it to 5v power supply or USB if your car has one, then it will start to record all by its self in 720 mode,but you can stop it if you want to manually.so when you charge it at home take the SD card out or it will still keep recording your wallpaper. That's probably not word for word but its close.
FORGIVE ME YOU COULD SAY HOW TO CHARGE THE CAMERA, AS I PUT IT AND A MALVA LIGHT, WHEN LOADED OF WHICH COLOR IS THE LED MUST BE ?, THANK YOU
Hi, is this camera recording motion sensor? How many meters do you see the movement and start to slip? Pardon for bad english
The camera can be set for motion detection, but it depends on the size of the moving object. if it is a door open and a person walk into a room the distance will be few meters, if it is just a Cat walking, the distance will be less. a bird or small animal even less. really its a case of trial and error. set the camera for motion detection and ask a friend to walk past or wave their hand. the only info i can kind of get from the instruction leaflet is, after it detects motion and starts to record it will record for 5 mins then stop. i think that is what the instructions say,but the translating it awful.
Hey guys. Do you have any information about how much time should be the first charge and what color does he led turn into when it is full? The manual is impossible to understand :(
Thanks
Hello! Here is how I solved the overheating problem in my SQ8: I carefully disassembled the minicam, leaving the two halves of the case empty; then I drilled a total of 21 holes with a 1/8" drill bit, and now it works fine, without overheating. I does not look pretty, but it is functional.
R. L, Medina Hi, is it possible to chance the lens to a wide angle lens?
Hello! I suppose it could be done, but it sounds quite difficult; you might have focusing problems with the new lens.
I suspect that only one drill hole is needed. Right through the middle and then the camera thrown away.
Hello! ...It would be a pity, Friend, because it works quite well (at least mine does), with very acceptable video, especially in the 720 resolution; also, the motion detection works fine.
Hello! Sure, but excuse my ignorance , How do I post a picture or pictures in You Tube? I have never done it; or could I send them to your E-mail address?, Thanks.
.. the only guy who told the truth about all these micro cam .. Overheating ..all of them !!!!
The solution is simple. Use a charger with lower capacity. 1000 mA is fine. 2.1 Amp gets hot in a hurry. Some are lower yet in capacity...500 mA. Same with a cellphone.
Thinking of placing a order for one and decided to research of course b4 buying. Seems many have overheat problems. some solutions, like the frig cooling. I noticed there are no ventilation holes where the battery sits. If you open up the case, which is metal and being the battery is a Lipo cooling is definitely needed.Take it apart and look closely at the back casing, then flip it over to see that the other side makes it seem as if their are ventilation slots all the way thru....,
Thank you, I was about to purchase this model. It's tragic that it's a very disposable item.
Thank you friend. I was going to buy this after I saw a Chinese seller demonstrate this. Couldn't one drill lots of little holes in the casing so air could circulate it and keep the device cool?
Thanks for the video. Since it sells for only $15usd, I was hoping to get it and replace the battery with a 500-800mah LiPO to have 3+hrs of recording. But it seems the manufacturing problems would still be an issue, yes?
Will look for some other inconspicuous camera. I need something I can hide inside a hat at least. Did you have any luck in your search for eyeglass cameras?
yes i have eye glasses cam video and footage in my channel :))
thanks, i saw but I was going to use inside, so sunglasses is a non-starter.
I think i just might have to go with my original idea (take apart my mini DV m80 and install into some clothing or something)
Hello. Thanks in advance for this video. Quick question. What where you using to charge your camera? The description says only use computer USB port.
yes computer usb output have maximum 500mah 5v , but you can charge from any usb but i recommend dont charge more then 1 hour problem when charge over heat n burn
Do you think adding a bit of thermic paste to the back of the battery would solve any issue? I might try that when my camera arrives. Thanks for taking the time to reply.
Jorge A. Camargo heating not from battery its from there kit chipset ic and power controller , some guy he open camera and use spy cam he says work fine becouse sq8 box very small and no ventilation make it spy cap or other stuff soo have more space , less space and chipset get soo hot result burn or dysfunction .. i think just charge 1 hour and use cold place...
I bougth one but after disconnect from charging, red light never turn off, and it's extremely hot til the battery ends.
Hi, is it possible to add a wide angle lens on it.
Hello, some times physical removing battery solve problems with camera freeze
+dimasikos I try everything. Not work. Same problem... if freezing reset button work same
Right now that camera is listed only at $17.29. Usually it is listed $24.25 and that seems to me to still be too cheap. When I see a 1080p camera for that price, I am a bit skeptical of the quality of the camera itself or the quality of the recorded videos. I will just look at other cameras, assuming that they don't have some nasty defect too.
+John Doe yes because price go down for bad reputation...
manukahoney thailand I had a G98C dash camera that failed in two or three months I got from them. I did not even bother sending it back. I just got a good Vicovation Marcus 4 and never looked back.
+John Doe I got hd glasses 720p. I think its nice too I will upload footage soon
Have you considered clamping a heat sink to the camera while charging? May solve the heat problem.
same problem bro, I bought a camera the same this. when I open green light only can 5-second auto sleep.
Hi, is this camera recording motion sensor? How many meters do you see the movement and start to slip? Pardon for bad english
Savas Koc i never try this.motion video i use 1 time and its spoil not work again. its bad manufacturing camera
Hello one more time! Can you tell me, what chipset is in your SQ8? AnGuo or Syntek? You took apart the camera fully?
+zodchiy I have too look again.. and open again... for that... ok let me see when I go home
i have reseved mine yesterday , and i have just the same as you , it hold for couples hours 3 or 4 hours , it came even hot when Filmed and also with the charge , affter four hours the beauty was all ready dead :-( , and i like it also , it is very sad , my first thing done is go look the internet for hardware plugin , but i came directly on your vidéo on youtube and the others to , really sad :-( my first bad buy after 70 orders by Alibaba :D but it cost me only 15 euro , not big lost , but the problem is that i've like it very much the shape and materials , seems very strang to me , for such nice thing :-)
get refund open case ....
Mine broke down on the first day of use.
hello there i buy 2 pieces of sq8 but when i turned on it freez on light blue and cannot turned off and cannot use mode to switch between 720 . 1080 . And photo even after reset ... any solutions ???
thanks for save my money. i just about to order your video is true many people complaining ... sadly
my sq8 overheats a lot everytime i charge it.. after just 10 minutes of charginf it is so hot , rhat ir is dofficult to be held in the closed palm... i opened it up and cjarget ir again.. I was worried that the battery is the cause, but no, tje circuit is the place which overheats... I am
assuming, that the regulator, which regulates the V-A curve for charging the Li-ion cell , overheats ... battery itself stays cold.. but it is quite dangerous anyway😅😅heat can transfer to the battery ........
while running, temp. is only slightly elevated.. maybe some weaker charger wpuld be better for charginf sq8 ... like 100 or maximum 500mA
Same issue after 24 hours. 1000mA, 5V USB port used to charge it. It got hot, then the next morning it was red-light dead.
+Tom Culler (GreenAwesome) yes same stories and they know they ripping off people but Who care and who catch them... still selling online... this is sad...
mine doesn't seem to charge at all nor does it come on
PERDÓN ME PODRÍA DECIR CÓMO CARGAR LA CÁMARA, YA QUE LA PONGO Y SALE UNA LUZ MALVA, CUANDO ESTÁ CARGADA DE QUÉ COLOR DEBE ESTAR LA LED?, MUCHAS GRACIAS
Can I remove the battery and connect the charger ?
Still will not work. You can try no prob
too bad. mine got delivered today. recorded 2 trial videos today. i hope i dont get this issues. but i dont leave it charging morte than one hour. it gets way too over heated. if i find out anything abut it i will let you know
+Gamer 24/7 good. Yes handle with care.. I think mostly problem come with charging system ... have good day
I have now record about 20 minutes. Not charging. And it got a bit hot. But not as hot as it does when is charging. I think it's because of the material. The metal is too heavy
Must have more holes for air and I recommend when charge use small fan near it if possible... yes matel make it hot must have good air ventilation..
INDEED my friend. we´ll see how it goes. have a nice day :)
My camera makes only 480p films, no difference on which mode - 720 or 1080. Looks poorely...
I got sq11 for 10usd..after i receive it i just make 20++ holes using soldering iron, of course u need to remove the cover first, now i'm pretty happy with My dirt cheap camera:)
Obviously heat can kill all of the electronic devices including out fiber optic modem
Is it the lithium battery that's overheating or is it something on the board ?
+Alasdair Blackmore its motherboard. No battery
+manukahoney thailand ... I make camping lights for a hobby and discovered that if I use the wrong resistor the resistor heats up ... if its completely wrong it overheats and burns out ... I wonder if the manufacturers [or the people who make these cameras for the manufacturers] are doing that by accident ... using the wrong resistors or similar [I'm not an electrician].
+Alasdair Blackmore maybe. Design is very small thats why somewhere have some mistake sure...
the description is very true exactly how I wrote me view turned it on once or charged it 5 mins and it only shows the red light.
thanks.. ... new models come sq9 DONT EVENTHINK TO BUY IT ahaha ... dont forget like n subscibe
Anyone have tried motion detection? For what I've tried it works only if not connected to the power supply, anyone could confirm this? Do you have any workaround? I have to use it as a dash cam when car has parked so it's not a problem to use without the case in order to improve the air inside the cam
haha good idea but camera didnt give chance to try even motion detection its always expire after 1st charge or 2nd :((
+manuka honey it's kind of serious for me. my gf has a stalker and I have to identify him. today I would like to remove the battery and give to the cam directly 3.3v from a power supply. if the motion detection works I will make an adaptor that transform the 5v from a power bank to a 3.3v. do you know what I mean?
yes you can try ... as my knowledge it has 3.7v battery ... might be volt 3.3v if you tested already ok...
i see now that my battery now is 4.02V full charged. What do you think if i try to put direcly 5V? Do you think there is a voltage regulator after the battery?
No 5v is charge volt only for batteries DON'T give 5v camera will finish in seconds :), 4v or 3.7v is real volts... some products can run on 5v because they have protection... this camera already have issues about over heatings.... try your own risk...
I am jealous. Most of your user/repliers got to use theirs once ore twice. I lost 2 memory cards as well!
I notice you have not got the card in the camera, will that make a difference
+BRIAN HALL if you see my full video you can know I inserted card and try . I have this camera review too before its burned. After camera stop work I make video after 2 days. Eveyone have same problem with this camera... I am I.t engineer before I make video I made confirm that I dont want mislead people with my wrong information or video... my channel basically honey but electronic stuff my hobby. Soo I share all.
Good information, thank you.
+photon_trap welcome :)
sorry I did notice you tried with card, what a shame
Change the battery(any 3.7v, i used a 16340)
It will work again
Don't use a puffed one
manukahoney thailand. Try using a small stick or a toothpick instead of a pin to press reset. I think you are sticking the pin through the rubber button rather than pressing. Hold it a couple of seconds too. I had this problem, but resetting with a toothpick worked for me.
+Dave Grennan really. ??? :-o) let me try again
+Dave Grennan I didnt get toothpick but I try from my iphone sim ejection pin is same thick as toothpick edge its clicking button as it should. But same red light. Reset button clicking voice can hear slightly. Mean button works fine.. even I removed battery and soldered again for totally reset porpose but nothing happens... camera with me and I look n try every few day with hope maybe its work hehehe. Same red light on ,on pressing power button as on video and close. Mean power button works and current flow there but dont know what chip or what part problem I am waiting for full dis charge battery since week after I will try charge again maybe chip start work. But battery not die yet completely...
My friend, why you wrote sq12 in the title of this video? 😲
Sorry I will change now
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Thank you. It was confusing before.
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Thanks so much, I won't buy this product. good review
+David Leung welcome just reaches from this VIDEO 19.60$ today I made after 7000views. Cost of my this camera. I get from only 1 this video.
I had the same experience. No way of knowing if it was truly charging.
Можно ли удалить аккумулятор и пользоваться сетью в 5 вольт? Чтобы устранить перегрев
Maybe there's a way to update the firmware?
Got two of these cameras and both only hole enough charge for 35min record time @720p and you cant record while using and external charge battery.
howw much take time to full charge?
This camera can't use a class 10 SD card. Go with a cheaper card and it works fine. You may want to take the memory card out when charging because it won't record without the card present.
brother also bought 4 sq8 cameras but suddenly they went into non responsive conditions.
sq9 new models comes worse then that even DONT THINK TO BUY EVEN ;)
same things happens with everyone .... sadly.. this is how sq8 real function after 1,2 time use throw is or use parts.. hehehe , they forget to write in user manual , few time use and disposable
PERDÓN ME PODRÍA DECIR CÓMO CARGAR LA CÁMARA, YA QUE LA PONGO Y SALE UNA LUZ MALVA, CUANDO ESTÁ CARGADA DE QUÉ COLOR DEBE ESTAR LA LED?, MUCHAS GRACIAS
hola a mi tampoco me carga. Y noe prwnde con el botón
yo ya pedí el reebolso, parece quwe a gente le vá muy bien y a otra muy mal, voy a volver a comprarla hasta que salga bien!! un saludo...
La primera me filmaba 2 min y se apagaba y no prendia más. Esta directamente no prende. Cargue la batería con un Smart TV tres hs y nunca se fue esa luz roja que da esa sensación que está cargando . La pregunta es habrá diferencia en cargarla con una PC y una TV?
I use my laptop to charge mine, I charge it for 15 minutes and unplug. wait till it cool down and charge it for another 15. been working for a while
Good info - thanks for this suggestion!
Sq8 charging time .?
If you conect memory card and Power on no have problem ! To power on you need memory card to normal operation.
I have same problem heats up fast on charge .Dont trust it now can maybe explode sad no more
8:50 for tear down
Nice video, thanks.
....how to prevent overheating ?
thank you for information..
+Niels M. Christensen welcome
+Niels M. Christensen welcome :)
mine kaput after 2 days. I opened up the screw...and smoke started coming out!! After that the battery leaked out. Damn!!!
Just got mine in the mail today and it never came on. Now I have to send it back
+Kevin Grant sad to hear. ... that. Get refund better.. buy
Try a polaroid cube. I have one and it works great,
i think the software might be damaged better inject a software on the aurdino
Mendarat full
Padamkan si merah ..
You did not put tghe SD card in the camera. It will NOT work without the SD Card inserted in the camera.
+borrisone I done already. I use 2 different sd cards. Sd cards new 32gd. I try all. Already.
bytheway if you see my complete video I put memory card too in video and try. still failed.
Sorry about that. But I made this misstake when I first tried my camera, and did not get it to work until I put the SD card in the camera. I bought 2 of this camera. Both get hot, but one of them is much hotter than the other. Normally cameras and mobile phones generate extra heat when you run camera functions, but NOT as hot as these. But the small size is probably one reason why the extended heat. They should make some kind of ventilation slot in the housing. Thinking of drilling a couple of small holes, and see if it get colder.
Yes. Right. Thats reason they choose metal body as heat sink but it didnt work well maybe ok for snow cold countries..not for asia atleast...
Since this camera is not water resistant I do not think drilling holes in the back will ruin it. But I will put some sort of dust cover over the holes. Will let you know if it works...
i also bought this camera and seller did not reply me when i had same fault.. rubbish camera
ali haq if you bought from AliExpress open case and get refund
thanks brother for this video
Yes I experienced the same thing, this just worked just one day. I spent my money in vain.
+jahndrylee try get refund or claim warranty
I have the same problem, too. It was just ruined after heating a lot.
sq8 mine often hangs when connecting to a monitor
yes ... its happens good still working don't charge for longtime... it can burn... keep like n subscribe for more :) thanks
Necesitas aislar la tapa, ensaya sin la tapa a ver si te funciona.
i brought one of this SQ8 online, video image recording a lot distortion, no recommended to buy , poor quality
rewrite spi flash from dump using ch341a programmer
Hi, is there an exposed header/UART/something or do you have to solder it to the chip?
a very good video
HOW TO FIX OVERHEATING PROBLEM ON CHARGE MODE.
Yes the camera does get quite hot on charge mode. Perhaps because of it's small size, heat sincs would not be practical. How I got around the heating problem while charging was quite simple. Prior to charge place the camera in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes. This will chill down the unit. Leaving the unit in the refrigerator connect to charge cord, close fridge door, charge it in the cold environment of the fridge, it never gets a chance to heat up. IT WORKED FOR ME. Like the old saying says: Nothing beats a loss but a try."
refrigerator or ice box ?
does ur camera still work ? :)) ???
Still work? did it ever work? from hole in pocket owner.
open it an immerse in mineral oil to make it water proof? DUCK TAPE. freeze it in ice cube tray. Put in your drink for FPV of getting poured out.
this was the first day for me
I ordered one and I received a package with AUTOLOVER brand. Inside everything is equal, cam accessories etc. And it doesn't work. I purchased on the GearBest website. You can see my videos about this cam uploaded by me.
just return and ask for refund :)
Same problem, i just received it.😡😳
+guy rave yes MANY people complain. And some doubt on me too and tell tips that maybe I didny reset or not inserted memory. But I tell same everyone. I try everything but this model junk.
+guy rave where did you buy your SQ8?
Aliexpress. I get problem and refund easy if problem dont buy ebay. Ebay now is totally drama... aliexpress have better support... and get refund on pic or make video and send them problem... they give you money back...
mine have no volume sucks big time
Don't waste your money. It is not HD. Really just interpolated SD to give HD aspect. Colors are horrible. Difficult to use and gets really hot. You'll get the same results from a cheap $5.00 keychain camera on eBay. Buy a real 808 16 camera instead.
+WestsidePinoy2001 Update. After some more limited use and 5 recharges the camera stopped working. I took it apart and found the battery had swollen and did not hold a charge anymore. So I tried to solder a new keychain battery but was unable to. I kept the lens and threw the rest out.. I was hoping to decase it and attach it to a quadcopter and take infrared night vision video.
Bhai sb urdu me bna dety video... urdu pasand nae kis
same lucky...
+Francis Jimenez is happens to you same??
+manukahoney thailand Yes, a red light, reset and again.. but it's late to request a refound.
You buy from where ?
+manukahoney thailand Aliexpress
+Francis Jimenez good happens me same. I open case after I feedback. Go open website and login in computer not mobile.. open your order and have option open dispute. Open case he ask you plzz poof send us video. Make small video and send them from same desktop computer make video small file less 200mb and send you get refund sure... good you asked me ... dont worry.
NON COMPRATELA ...NON FUNZIONA !!!
Heat kill any electronic device. When device hot its pro to fail.
Me also by same problem
only $18 dollars
i bought the same shit cam died... even took a video.....After 15 minutes charge its dead...
It gets hot thats y it has metal body
same problem
works well for just another scam
my batterie is also inflated too
yes its happens
Noting 😂
They're so cheap though, just buy another one lol
+Geeky Stuff (GeekyStuff) yes spend all hard earn on defected Chinese products because that your business. Right.. hahah... 19$ cheap for you but not for everyone like me... better I help someone poor can eat 2 days in 19 dollars... when I know everyone complain about that why need buy again ... right.. read comments you will know...
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