Current Stable MODs --- Updated July 19, 2019
MOD Series - Wk - released July 19, 2019 Rated
✔Purpose : This MOD uses default Strong Sharpness
Compatibility : All Lens types.
Changelog : based on official Viofo Firmware v1.90 Download FWA129.bin
- All 7 Parking Modes only work on MOD-PWk or PWl or PWm.
- override Bitrate Menu changing both Low + High to MOD Bitrate value.
- increased Bitrate values at 60fps or 30fps.
- increased Colour Saturation by +2
- replaced Mic-Off + WiFi-Off graphics to improve visibility.
- changed Camera Model Stamp with MOD ID tag.
Recommend : FWA129_MOD-6Wk_v1.90+26F+18RMbs+Sharp64+Dice.bin
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MOD-0Wk - Front 35 Mb/s Rear 9 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
MOD-1Wk - Front 32 Mb/s Rear 12 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
MOD-9Wk - Front 29 Mb/s Rear 15 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
MOD-8Wk - Front 28 Mb/s Rear 16 Mb/s = Best Detail = Large MP4 size
MOD-7Wk - Front 27 Mb/s Rear 17 Mb/s = Best Detail = Large MP4 size
MOD-6Wk - Front 26 Mb/s Rear 18 Mb/s = Better Detail = Medium MP4 size
MOD-5Wk - Front 25 Mb/s Rear 19 Mb/s = Better Detail = Medium MP4 size
MOD-4Wk - Front 24 Mb/s Rear 20 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD-2Wk - Front 22 Mb/s Rear 22 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD-PWk - Parking Mode Default Bitrates = Average Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD Series - Wl - released July 19, 2019 Rated
✔Purpose : This MOD adjusts firmware with Medium Sharpness
Compatibility : All Lens types.
Changelog : based on official Viofo Firmware v1.90 Download FWA129.bin
- All 7 Parking Modes only work on MOD-PWk or PWl or PWm.
- override Bitrate Menu changing both Low + High to MOD Bitrate value.
- increased Bitrate values at 60fps or 30fps.
- decreased Sharpness by -16.
- increased Colour Saturation by +2
- replaced Mic-Off + WiFi-Off graphics to improve visibility.
- changed Camera Model Stamp with MOD ID tag.
Recommend : FWA129_MOD-6Wl_v1.90+26F+18RMbs+Sharp48+Dice.bin
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MOD-0Wl - Front 35 Mb/s Rear 9 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
MOD-1Wl - Front 32 Mb/s Rear 12 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
MOD-9Wl - Front 29 Mb/s Rear 15 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
MOD-8Wl - Front 28 Mb/s Rear 16 Mb/s = Best Detail = Large MP4 size
MOD-7Wl - Front 27 Mb/s Rear 17 Mb/s = Best Detail = Large MP4 size
MOD-6Wl - Front 26 Mb/s Rear 18 Mb/s = Better Detail = Medium MP4 size
MOD-5Wl - Front 25 Mb/s Rear 19 Mb/s = Better Detail = Medium MP4 size
MOD-4Wl - Front 24 Mb/s Rear 20 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD-2Wl - Front 22 Mb/s Rear 22 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD-PWl - Parking Mode Default Bitrates = Average Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD Series - Wm - released July 19, 2019 Rated
✔Purpose : This MOD adjusts firmware with Low Sharpness
Compatibility : All Lens types.
Changelog : based on official Viofo Firmware v1.90 Download FWA129.bin
- All 7 Parking Modes only work on MOD-PWk or PWl or PWm.
- override Bitrate Menu changing both Low + High to MOD Bitrate value.
- increased Bitrate values at 60fps or 30fps.
- decreased Sharpness by -32.
- increased Colour Saturation by +2
- replaced Mic-Off + WiFi-Off graphics to improve visibility.
- changed Camera Model Stamp with MOD ID tag.
Recommend : FWA129_MOD-6Wm_v1.90+26F+18RMbs+Sharp32+Dice.bin
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MOD-0Wm - Front 35 Mb/s Rear 9 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
MOD-1Wm - Front 32 Mb/s Rear 12 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
MOD-9Wm - Front 29 Mb/s Rear 15 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
MOD-8Wm - Front 28 Mb/s Rear 16 Mb/s = Best Detail = Large MP4 size
MOD-7Wm - Front 27 Mb/s Rear 17 Mb/s = Best Detail = Large MP4 size
MOD-6Wm - Front 26 Mb/s Rear 18 Mb/s = Better Detail = Medium MP4 size
MOD-5Wm - Front 25 Mb/s Rear 19 Mb/s = Better Detail = Medium MP4 size
MOD-4Wm - Front 24 Mb/s Rear 20 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD-2Wm - Front 22 Mb/s Rear 22 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD-PWm - Parking Mode Default Bitrates = Average Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD Series - Wh - released July 1, 2019 Rated
Purpose : This MOD uses default Strong Sharpness.
Compatibility : All Lens types.
Changelog : based on official Viofo Firmware v1.81 Download FWA129.bin
- new Buffered Parking Auto Event Detection Mode works with MOD-PMi or PMj.
- override Bitrate Menu changing both Low + High to MOD Bitrate value.
- increased Bitrate values at 60fps or 30fps.
- increased Colour Saturation by +2
- replaced Mic-Off + WiFi-Off graphics to improve visibility.
- changed Camera Model Stamp with MOD ID tag.
Recommend : FWA129_MOD-6Wh_v1.81+26F+18RMbs+Sharp64+Dice.bin
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MOD-0Wh - Front 35 Mb/s Rear 9 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
MOD-1Wh - Front 32 Mb/s Rear 12 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
MOD-9Wh - Front 29 Mb/s Rear 15 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
MOD-8Wh - Front 28 Mb/s Rear 16 Mb/s = Best Detail = Large MP4 size
MOD-7Wh - Front 27 Mb/s Rear 17 Mb/s = Best Detail = Large MP4 size
MOD-6Wh - Front 26 Mb/s Rear 18 Mb/s = Better Detail = Medium MP4 size
MOD-5Wh - Front 25 Mb/s Rear 19 Mb/s = Better Detail = Medium MP4 size
MOD-4Wh - Front 24 Mb/s Rear 20 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD-2Wh - Front 22 Mb/s Rear 22 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD Series - Wi - released June 30, 2019 Rated
Purpose : This MOD adjusts firmware with Medium Sharpness.
Compatibility : All Lens types.
Changelog : based on official Viofo Firmware v1.81 Download FWA129.bin
- new Buffered Parking Auto Event Detection Mode works with MOD-PMi.
- override Bitrate Menu changing both Low + High to MOD Bitrate value.
- increased Bitrate values at 60fps or 30fps.
- decreased Sharpness by -16.
- increased Colour Saturation by +2
- replaced Mic-Off + WiFi-Off graphics to improve visibility.
- changed Camera Model Stamp with MOD ID tag.
Recommend : FWA129_MOD-6Wi_v1.81+26F+18RMbs+Sharp48+Dice.bin
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MOD-0Wi - Front 35 Mb/s Rear 9 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
MOD-1Wi - Front 32 Mb/s Rear 12 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
RAW videoMOD-9Wi - Front 29 Mb/s Rear 15 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
MOD-8Wi - Front 28 Mb/s Rear 16 Mb/s = Best Detail = Large MP4 size
MOD-7Wi - Front 27 Mb/s Rear 17 Mb/s = Best Detail = Large MP4 size RAW video
MOD-6Wi - Front 26 Mb/s Rear 18 Mb/s = Better Detail = Medium MP4 size
MOD-5Wi - Front 25 Mb/s Rear 19 Mb/s = Better Detail = Medium MP4 size
MOD-4Wi - Front 24 Mb/s Rear 20 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size RAW video
MOD-2Wi - Front 22 Mb/s Rear 22 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD-PMi - Parking Mode Default Bitrates = Average Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD Series - Wj - released July 1, 2019 Rated
Purpose : This MOD adjusts firmware with Low Sharpness.
Compatibility : All Lens types.
Changelog : based on official Viofo Firmware v1.81 Download FWA129.bin
- new Buffered Parking Auto Event Detection Mode works with MOD-PMj.
- override Bitrate Menu changing both Low + High to MOD Bitrate value.
- increased Bitrate values at 60fps or 30fps.
- decreased Sharpness by -32.
- increased Colour Saturation by +2
- replaced Mic-Off + WiFi-Off graphics to improve visibility.
- changed Camera Model Stamp with MOD ID tag.
Recommend : FWA129_MOD-6Wj_v1.81+26F+18RMbs+Sharp32+Dice.bin
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MOD-0Wj - Front 35 Mb/s Rear 9 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
MOD-1Wj - Front 32 Mb/s Rear 12 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
MOD-9Wj - Front 29 Mb/s Rear 15 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
MOD-8Wj - Front 28 Mb/s Rear 16 Mb/s = Best Detail = Large MP4 size
MOD-7Wj - Front 27 Mb/s Rear 17 Mb/s = Best Detail = Large MP4 size
MOD-6Wj - Front 26 Mb/s Rear 18 Mb/s = Better Detail = Medium MP4 size
MOD-5Wj - Front 25 Mb/s Rear 19 Mb/s = Better Detail = Medium MP4 size
MOD-4Wj - Front 24 Mb/s Rear 20 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD-2Wj - Front 22 Mb/s Rear 22 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD-PMj - Parking Mode Default Bitrates = Average Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD Series - Ur - released April 18, 2019 Rated
Purpose : This MOD adjusts firmware with Medium Sharpness values.
Compatibility : All Lens types.
Changelog : based on official Viofo Firmware v1.50 Download FWA129.bin
- override Bitrate Menu changing both Low + High to MOD Bitrate value.
- increased Bitrate values at 60fps or 30fps.
- decreased Sharpness by -16.
- replaced Mic-Off + WiFi-Off graphics to improve visibility.
- changed Camera Model Stamp MOD ID tag.
Recommend : FWA129_MOD-5Ur_v1.50+25F+19RMbs+Enhanced+Dice.bin
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MOD-0Ur - Front 35 Mb/s Rear 9 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
MOD-1Ur - Front 33 Mb/s Rear 11 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
MOD-9Ur - Front 29 Mb/s Rear 15 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
MOD-8Ur - Front 28 Mb/s Rear 16 Mb/s = Best Detail = Large MP4 size View Footage
MOD-7Ur - Front 27 Mb/s Rear 17 Mb/s = Best Detail = Large MP4 size View Footage
MOD-6Ur - Front 26 Mb/s Rear 18 Mb/s = Better Detail = Medium MP4 size
MOD-5Ur - Front 25 Mb/s Rear 19 Mb/s = Better Detail = Medium MP4 size
MOD-4Ur - Front 24 Mb/s Rear 20 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD-2Ur - Front 22 Mb/s Rear 22 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD-PKr - Parking Mode Default Bitrates = Average Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD Series - Uq - released April 7, 2019 (revised Apr.19) Rated
Purpose : This MOD adjusts firmware with Low Sharpness values.
Compatibility : All Lens types.
Changelog : based on official Viofo Firmware v1.50 Download FWA129.bin
- override Bitrate Menu changing both Low + High to MOD Bitrate value.
- increased Bitrate values at 60fps or 30fps.
- decreased Sharpness by -32.
- replaced Mic-Off + WiFi-Off graphics to improve visibility.
- changed Camera Model Stamp MOD ID tag.
Recommend : FWA129_MOD-5Uq_v1.50+25F+19RMbs+Enhanced+Dice.bin
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MOD-0Uq - Front 35 Mb/s Rear 9 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
MOD-1Uq - Front 33 Mb/s Rear 11 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
View FootageMOD-9Uq - Front 29 Mb/s Rear 15 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
MOD-8Uq - Front 28 Mb/s Rear 16 Mb/s = Best Detail = Large MP4 size
MOD-7Uq - Front 27 Mb/s Rear 17 Mb/s = Best Detail = Large MP4 size
MOD-6Uq - Front 26 Mb/s Rear 18 Mb/s = Better Detail = Medium MP4 size View Footage
MOD-5Uq - Front 25 Mb/s Rear 19 Mb/s = Better Detail = Medium MP4 size
MOD-4Uq - Front 24 Mb/s Rear 20 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD-2Uq - Front 22 Mb/s Rear 22 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD-PKq - Parking Mode Default Bitrates = Average Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD Series - Up - released March 16, 2019 Rated
Purpose : This MOD uses default Strong Sharpness.
Compatibility : All Lens types.
Changelog : based on official Viofo Firmware v1.50 Download FWA129.bin
- override Bitrate Menu changing both Low + High to MOD Bitrate value.
- increased Bitrate values at 60fps or 30fps.
- replaced Mic-Off + WiFi-Off graphics to improve visibility.
- changed Camera Model Stamp MOD ID tag.
Recommend : FWA129_MOD-5Up_v1.50+25F+19RMbs+Enhanced+DCTeam.bin
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MOD-9Up - Front 29 Mb/s Rear 15 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size
MOD-8Up - Front 28 Mb/s Rear 16 Mb/s = Best Detail = Large MP4 size
MOD-7Up - Front 27 Mb/s Rear 17 Mb/s = Best Detail = Large MP4 size
MOD-6Up - Front 26 Mb/s Rear 18 Mb/s = Better Detail = Medium MP4 size View Footage
MOD-5Up - Front 25 Mb/s Rear 19 Mb/s = Better Detail = Medium MP4 size
MOD-4Up - Front 24 Mb/s Rear 20 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size View Footage
MOD-2Up - Front 22 Mb/s Rear 22 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD Series - Uo - released February 27, 2019 Rated
Purpose : This MOD boosts Color slightly and reduces Sharpness to Normal level.
Compatibility : All Lens types.
Changelog : based on official Viofo Firmware v1.50 Download FWA129.bin
- override Menu to increase Bitrate values at 60fps or 30fps.
- decreased Sharpness slightly.
- increased Edge Detection slightly.
- increased Color slightly on both Front & Rear cameras.
- replaced Mic-Off + WiFi-Off graphics to improve visibility.
Recommend : FWA129_MOD-4Uo_v1.50+24F+20RMbs+Sharp120+Edge132+Sat36+DCTeam.bin
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MOD-9Uo - Front 29 Mb/s Rear 15 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size View Footage
MOD-8Uo - Front 28 Mb/s Rear 16 Mbps = Best Detail = Large MP4 size View Footage
MOD-6Uo - Front 26 Mb/s Rear 18 Mb/s = Better Detail = Medium MP4 size
MOD-4Uo - Front 24 Mb/s Rear 20 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD-2Uo - Front 22 Mb/s Rear 22 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD Series - Uk - released January 11, 2019 Rated
Purpose : This MOD reduces Sharpness to Normal level.
Compatibility : Front & Rear 140 FOV Lens
Changelog : based on official Viofo Firmware v1.50 Download FWA129.bin
- override Menu to increase Bitrate values at 60fps or 30fps.
- decreased Sharpness slightly.
- increased Edge Detection slightly.
- replaced Mic-Off + WiFi-Off graphics to improve visibility.
Recommend : FWA129_MOD-4Uk_v1.50+24F+20RMbs+Sharp120+Edge132+DCTeam.bin
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MOD-6Uk - Front 26 Mb/s Rear 18 Mb/s = Better Detail = Medium MP4 size
MOD-4Uk - Front 24 Mb/s Rear 20 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD-2Uk - Front 22 Mb/s Rear 22 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD Series - Uj - released December 22, 2018 Rated
Purpose : This MOD increases Sharpness to Strong level.
Compatibility : Front & Rear 130 FOV Lens
Changelog : based on official Viofo Firmware v1.50 Download FWA129.bin
- override Menu to increase Bitrate values at 60fps or 30fps.
- increased Sharpness slightly to high level.
- increased Edge Detection slightly.
- replaced Mic-Off + WiFi-Off graphics to improve visibility.
Recommend : FWA129_MOD-4Uj_v1.50+24F+20RMbs+Sharp123+Edge132+DCTeam.bin
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MOD-9Uj - Front 29 Mb/s Rear 15 Mb/s = Max Detail = Huge MP4 size View Footage
MOD-7Uj - Front 27 Mb/s Rear 17 Mb/s = Best Detail = Large MP4 size View Footage
MOD-6Uj - Front 26 Mb/s Rear 18 Mb/s = Better Detail = Medium MP4 size View Footage
MOD-4Uj - Front 24 Mb/s Rear 20 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size View Footage
MOD-2Uj - Front 22 Mb/s Rear 22 Mb/s = Good Detail = Small MP4 size
MOD-27W - - - December 22, 2018 Rated
Purpose : This MOD increases Bitrate, no change to stock image quality settings.
Compatibility : Front & Rear 130 & 140 FOV Lens
Changelog : based on official Viofo Firmware v1.50 Download FWA129.bin
- override Menu to increase Bitrate values at 60fps or 30fps.
- unlocked Bitrate to 27.6Mbs = 28Mbs clips.
- uses Default Image Quality (VIOFO values sharpness,edge,brightness,contrast,saturation)
- replaced Mic-Off + WiFi-Off graphics to improve visibility.
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MOD-27W - Front 27 Mb/s Rear 17 Mb/s = Best Detail = Large MP4 size
can this be reversed to factory defaults if I don't find them optimal for my usage? Thanks for the release.
ReplyDeleteAll MODs can be reflashed using factory/stock firmware at any time from any version.
DeleteHI,
ReplyDeleteIS A 130 DEG MOD. COMPATIBLE WITH A 140 DEG. LENS?
Thank's!
All A129 MODs will load and work fine using any Lens type. The 140 FOV series was created with slightly less sharpness alternative. Currently adjusting Color Saturation and will release both series with new color table totaling 10 new MODs from 22-30 Mb/s.
DeleteHi,
Deleteis there any new about those new mods for 140 FOV?
Testing 6th Beta version for both A129 MOD-4Up and A119 MOD-4Rk today weather is poor causing delays. It does look like 140 FOV will require its own tweaked sharpness MOD. If interested in testing 140 Lens MODs let me know.
Deleteinterested!
Deletebut:
- i'm not sure how much feedback i can give you in details due to lack of time. i can though upload footage from time to time & let u judge for yourself :)
- i use the rear camera as an inside cabinet cam (rotated view and installed above mirror) so you'll probably get only front footage from me
- i am from Israel = middle east = usually hot weather - that means i won't be able to use MOD's that will generate to much load & heat on the processor.
- if i am still worthy - i am at your service...
Hi, what does Large/Medium/Small File Best IQ means?
ReplyDeleteHuge File = 500-800 MB 2 min MP4 clip,
DeleteLarge File = 400-499 MB 2 min MP4 clip,
Medium File = 320-399 MB 2 min MP4 clip,
Small File = 200-319 MB 2 min MP4 clip,
Best IQ = Best Image Quality with most detail.
Hi,
DeleteI updated to 6UK mod (Large File Best IQ),
files sizes are:
190 MB front camera (3 min clip)
160 MB rear camera (3 min clip)
how come...?
p.s
after updating i changed settings to default (as you are showing) >> restarted & set settings to my preferences.
All VIOFO stock and MODs save MP4 video using variable bitrate. This allows less complex scenes to use less bitrate and reduce file size. So a white wall creates tiny file and treed area large. Usually bright sunny days use more bitrate. If your camera records under 200MB then quality is probably very poor or resolution is not highest.
DeleteThe A129 WiFi control feature is useful for setting changes and Lens angle alignment but destroys image quality by reducing Bitrate to 8 Mb/s creating MP4 files with less than 200MB. If you are here to download higher bitrate MODs to improve quality always DISABLE WiFi especially in dual camera mode.
DeleteHello! First of all, thanks for the MOD! It's great! There is a question: now there is "MOD-5Wi - Front 25 Mb / s Rear 19 Mb / s = Better Detail = Medium MP4 size", very pleased, but I’m looking at other options - I see in the names of the firmware "Large MP4 size", "Small MP4 size ", and this despite the fact that the total bitrate front + rear = always constant and amounts to 44Mb / s. :) Ie Totally, in any case, it will be ~ 330-340MB per 1 minute of recording (this is two front + rear files - in terms of calculating the space on the flash drive). I compared MOD-5Wi with MOD-4Wh - the file sizes were about the same. What different file sizes are we talking about there, if the total bitrate is the same for everyone? Or is it just the front video is taken into account?
DeleteBitrate increments of +1 increase file size slightly on both front and rear cameras clips. In an effort to simplify detail differences I use Good/Better/Best/Max. Select the detail you prefer and expect the MP4 clip size to change. The higher the Bitrate the higher the detail the larger the file size. 25 Mb/s will always produce better detail than 24 Mb/s using same MOD series. Scene complexity and lighting also affect file size. Increasing rear camera bitrate doesn't help if rear window is tinted, suggest boosting front camera to 26 Mb/s Bitrate detail or higher.
DeleteWiFi on was the cause... worth mentioning this in your instructions / mod description.
ReplyDeleteamazing video!
amazing work you are doing here!
thank you and keep up the good work!!!
BR.
Done! The A129 struggles under the demands of recording from two cameras so it throttles down everything when WiFi LiveView is enabled. WiFi also generates massive heat and shouldn't be used in Hot Summer temperatures.
Deleteso... why is the differentiation in the compatibility line?
ReplyDeletein some you are indicating 130 (4um)
in others you are indicating 140 (6uk)
& in some you write they are for both...
sorry if i am being too bothering..
The Compatibility refers suitability for the Lens type. MOD-6Uk has low Sharpness which looks perfect on 140FOV Lens, if used with 130FOV Lens will look blurry. All my MODs will load and function with any Lens, but the user has zero control over Sharpness so I create two Sharpness levels. Use anyone that produces the best image for your Lens.
DeleteHi There,
ReplyDeleteI have problems with the Mod Firmwares and the Parking Mode (3 Wires cable)
The parking mode works ok, but when I start the car, the normal mode will be enabled but the 'Rec led' on the screen don't 'flash' and it don't record in normal mode.
When I stop the car, it switch great to the Parking mode (3Fps for me) and the 'Rec led' on the screen works fine.
Have you the same things,
Many thanks!
As you know A129 Parking 3fps Time Lapse Mode requires Hardwire Kit connected to camera side port. Always test your installation using official stock Viofo firmware to confirm voltage signals are detected correctly inside camera.
DeleteOnly MOD-PKr & PKq modified firmware support all 7 Parking Modes.
Which MOD are you using?
Always Reset Default Settings after firmware changes.
I use the Official Firmware, and it Works fine.
DeleteI always do a 'Reset Default'
I've used the MOD-2Uq (and the MOD-2Ur I think..)
I will try the PKr version and tell you.(I suppose that it will be with a 'Viofo standard' video bitrate :-( (blur on moving videos)
Many thank !
Sorry for my poor English :-)
I use the MOD-PKr and it works fine. Thanks you !
DeleteWhy not a Mod with: 22 Mb/s Front 22 Mb/s Rear and Parking mode at 3Fps?
Parking Mode is restricted to Viofo default Bitrates. The complicated algorithm dislikes any adjustment. Your proposed Parking preference pushes past possible parameters, pity poor picture produced. Will continue my quest to crack the code.
DeleteWhen do you plan to release a firmware update based on version 1.7, which was recently released for the registrar 129? https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/buffered-parking-mode.38637/page-3#post-467920
ReplyDeleteA129 FW1.7 MODs delayed while testing the new A119 V3 Firmware. The new A129 Buffered Parking Firmware looks great with many new features and improvements, must verify MODs don't break Buffered Parking before release.
DeleteSuggest using newest A129 MOD, if video sharpness isn't acceptable try the next MOD. The FW v1.50 series = Uq(low) / Ur(medium) / Up(strong). I prefer MOD-7Ur for Duo and 8Ur for single.
ReplyDelete
ReplyDelete70/5000
Where can I find FW 1.7? On Viofo pages I see only FW 1.5. Thanx
The official Viofo A129 Duo Firmware 1.70 is here:
Deletehttps://drive.google.com/open?id=1vnIYp4oofwvNG95-pIzZhBNtJSMEg08M
Hi,
ReplyDeletemod 6uj - works perfect for me.
does it support parking modes with HK3 hardwire kit?
which parking mode will be best with it (event, lapse,low bitrate)?
what will be the size of a file in low bit rate mode (for 2 or 3 minutes)?
thanks in advance!
The older MOD-6Uj and others only support Parking Low Bitrate Recording Mode with power cable connected to camera side port. The Parking footage quality is reduced and file size is smallest possible.
ReplyDeleteThank's a lot!
ReplyDeleteDo all new mod's support all parking modes except buffering feature (unless PKF & PKG that do support buffering)?
F.Y.I - V 1.7 DOES NOT GENERATE SMALLER FILES FOR "LOW BIT RATE" - IT IS BUGGED & PRODUCES FILES SAME SIZE AS IN DRIVE MODE. VIOFO SAYS IT IS FIXED.
SEE HERE, AS I REPORTED IT ON DASH CAM TALK FORUM:
https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/buffered-parking-mode.38637/page-6#post-470893
There is a V 1.8 that suppose to fix it. I assume that your mods based on V 1.7 also might have the same problem unless you were aware & verified it.
Any mod that supports parking mode with power from GPS..?
I am having trouble with power from camera side since i connected HK3 kit:
https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/noise-problem-with-hard-wire-kit-hk3.39443/
Any help would be much appreciated!
The A129 Duo GPS mount does NOT support any Parking Modes because of wiring flaw. Viofo damaged the Bitrate Tables on v1.70 which few noticed. I have no idea why Viofo Beta 1.70 was released without adequate testing. Some owners that don't use Parking Mode wanted v1.70 MODs to correct the over-sharpness. MODs based on v1.70 will soon be replaced since Low Bitrate Recording is bugged.
DeleteIs MOD-6Wf include with buffered 12 sec for parking mode??
ReplyDeleteViofo v1.70 Beta Firmware contains bugs in Parking Mode and Bitrate. All my MODs based on v1.70 will be deleted once Viofo corrects the issue in v1.80 or v1.90 firmware.
ReplyDeleteViofo A129 Firmware blocks all Bitrate MODs from working correctly in Parking Mode that is why I created MOD-PKf MOD-PKg but these now contain the v1.70 bugs.
A129 owners using buggy v1.70 Parking 12 second Buffered Auto Event Detection Mode must use either official Viofo firmware or MOD-PKf or MOD-PKg with power connected to camera side port.
Got it.. thanks. BTW, in latest mod its solved right?
DeleteRequesting owners load preferred W series bitrate MOD for Parking Mode testing using Auto Event Detection or Time Lapse 5fps or Low Bitrate Recording. All 7 Parking Modes may work with Hardwire Kit or Power Bank, need your help to confirm.
DeleteBy using mod 6Wj with 3 wire hardwire kit the parking mode run smoothly in low bitrate.
DeleteThanks for all the work you put in BCHobbyist. Your custom firmware works better than the official. Waiting for the MOD-1Wi link :)
ReplyDeleteI tried using MOD 7wi 1.80 for the a129 duo. Only problem I have is that every video file is 45sec - 1min even though I have it as 5 minutes under the loop setting. Any ideas why this would be?
ReplyDeleteMy A129 Review website explains many of your issues. https://viofo-a129-duo-dash-cam-review.blogspot.com/ Avoid using 5min loop with Bitrate MODs unless the goal is file corruption.
DeleteSuggest changing G-Sensor = Low
Time-Lapse Recording = Off
Motion Detection = Off
Would using 10 mins solve this? or 3 mins? I'm only asking because I want to reduce the amount of files I will have to look through in case I need to. Do you think I should just keep it at 1 minute? Thanks for replying so fast!
DeleteBest Loop recording setting is 2 or 3 mins always. Reviewing footage and Parking clips for crash/collision evidence is tedious.
DeleteParking Mode does create 45sec-1min clips and normal. Set Parking G-sensor = High Sensitivity and Parking Motion Detection = Low Sensitivity to reduce Parking clips.
Only enable A129 WiFi for Lens aiming or scene of accident for video review and retrieval. The Viofo APP disconnects frequently as you'll soon discover. Smartphone addicts attempt to review all recorded footage which is fun when it works. Avoid all cloud based dashcam storage systems. Some Menu settings don't appear on APP after firmware updates.
ReplyDeleteHi, I used FWA129_MOD-7Wi_v1.80+27F+17RMbs+Sharp48+Dice and was wondering what is the best parking setting. As I don't want to check each video one by one searching for the suspect who bumped my car. Also is there no setting for (normal/not parking) autoloop aka autowrite so if nothing happens it will automatically write over per video and not per full storage. Thanks before guys.
ReplyDeleteMOD-7Wi_v1.80 was replaced by MOD-7Wi_v1.81 with increased colour. Using this MOD only Parking Low Bitrate Recording Mode is supported, for all other Parking Modes load stock FW or MOD-PMi. The A129 GPS mount does NOT support Parking Mode, must connect power cable to camera side USB port. Always reset MENU Default Settings after all Firmware updates. Parking Impact events create 1min clip, visual motion create 45sec clips. Always set Loop Recording to 2 mins to prevent normal drive file corruption with high bitrates. To reduce Parking Mode clips load MOD-PMi then select Parking Auto Event Detection Mode, set Parking Motion sensitivity LOW & Parking G-sensor HIGH.
ReplyDeleteI notice that your latest mods are for FW v1.81 but the official VIOFO web site only has v1.80
ReplyDeleteDo your Mods for v1.81 also work with v1.80? if not, where can I get v1.81?
Thanks
FW v1.80 was Beta with CardReader Utility BUG. It was re-released by Viofo as stable v1.8 which wasn't renamed correctly. I deleted the BUG'd MOD versions of 1.80 and renamed mine to correctly identify the fixed version. Verify your version by connecting A129 to computer.
DeleteThanks. When I connect my iPhone to the A129 via WiFi, the settings confirm that v1.80 (from VIOFO) is loaded. Is it then OK to upload one of your v1.81 Mods? Thanks
DeleteDoes iPhone App display settings for Parking Motion Detection sensitivity (low/medium/high)?
DeleteAfter the MOD firmware is loaded what version is shown?
In the v1.80 menu, there is one option named "Parking G-Sensor" which has 3 options: low, middle, and high.
DeleteNote that I have not loaded any of the v1.81 MODs until you tell me it's OK to do so
Thx
You confirmed iPhone WiFi APP is v1.8 and should work with v1.81 MODs. All bitrate MODs support Parking Low Bitrate Recording Mode, for other Parking Modes such as Auto Event Detection must use MOD-PMi or PMj. Easy to change back to official FW.
DeleteThanks. I loaded MOD 5Wi and for FW version, both camera and iPhone App report
DeleteA129 v1.81-5Wi
F=25Mbs+R=19Mbs
I believe I'm good to go. Superb job on these MODs.
Marc
Never leave A129 WiFi enabled while driving. Never use A129 WiFi at 5Ghz since its hotter and same speed as 2.4Ghz. Never use A129 WiFi for extended duration since the chip overheats easily. Higher priced WiFi Dashcams use better quality WiFi chip for stable connections and faster file transfers, A129 is not one of them.
ReplyDeleteA129 Button Menu control is best.
Hi, Does this Firmware works in A129 Duo IR?
ReplyDeleteThese A129D MODs are designed for A129 single or Duo non-IR rear camera. Select "A129 IR MODs" from top menu for infrared supported firmware.
DeleteI do not use parking mode and currently using 6uj. Would you recommend trying other modified firmware?
ReplyDeleteTry 26 Mb/s bitrate MOD-6Wj for strong sharpness, then compare footage yourself to decide the best MOD for your Lens.
DeleteСтоит кастомная прошивка 8wh. Стоит парковка с пониженным битрейтом. Начинаю движение и где то через 1мин 30 сек. начинается переход на повышенный битрейт, в этот момент запись не ведется примерно 7-8 сек. ( при этом загорается дисплей) Но вчера после парковки регистратор не перешел на повышенный битрейт, экран так же не загорелся. Ехал на пониженном примерно 15 минут до полной остановки и выключения. Сегодня утром все нормально. Кстати покатался вчера с WDR, разницу не заметил.
ReplyDeleteНа что грешить, на карту, у меня EVO 128. пользуюсь этой картой уже почти 3 года, раньше стояла в датакам, нареканий не было.
Режим записи с низкой скоростью передачи при парковке может работать некорректно при 28 Мбит / с MOD-8 Вт-ч, для тестирования рекомендуется 26 Мбит / с MOD-6 Вт-ч.
DeleteСпасибо
ReplyDeleteWhat does the car and other icon next to some of the files mean?
ReplyDeleteMAXIMUM Car Crash Detail - or - for Pros only!
ReplyDeleteIf my camera is currently running v1.50 do I have to sequentially update to the latest or can I go straight to v1.90?
ReplyDeleteAll Viofo Dashcam firmware official or MOD can update from any version to another in any order for the same Dashcam model. A129 v1.90 offers buffered Parking Auto Event Detection Mode.
DeleteThank you!
DeleteHi Mate. Thank your for all your hard work with this awesome dual dash cam.
ReplyDeleteDoes your latest firmware 1.9MOD-7Wk support timelapse parking mode,or, auto buffered event detection? or is it still only low bitrate that is supported.
Ive currently got my settings to 5fps parking mode. looks okay but is that blocking bitrate during normal recording?
Thanks in advanced
Sean
The higher bitrate MODs work reliably using Parking Low Bitrate Recording Mode. When selecting other Parking Modes the A129 doesn't always switch back to normal recording once vehicle is started. For full Parking Mode support use MOD-PWK with default bitrates.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that info. Can you tell me the default bitrates for MOD-PWK modes?
ReplyDeleteCheers
Sean
Viofo A129 default bitrate for dual camera recording is 16 Mb/s.
DeleteHello, I am using FWA129_MOD-6Wl_v1.90+26F+18RMbs+Sharp48+Dice. I choose "event detection mode" and set the file limit to 3 minutes. But the results is not 3 minutes but only random timing within around 11 to 37 seconds. Is this normal? Or what setting should I change to correct this? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteMOD Series - Wl - released July 19, 2019
ReplyDeleteChangelog : based on official FW v1.90 🐉
- All 7 Parking Modes work on MOD-PWk or PWl or PWm.
MOD-6WL only works with Parking Low Bitrate Recording Mode.
What is PWk, PWl and PWm difference from the other versions aside that they work with Parking Low Bitrate and use default bitrate?
Deleteeach Parking Mode MOD version adjusts Sharpness to offset Lens focus variations.
DeleteOkay, will try and test the parking mode mod versions, thanks :)
DeleteCan you please explain the difference between the parking Mods and the rest of the Mods. Is there only 1 Mod that can be installed or does 2 mods need to be installed. 1 for normal running and 2 for parking mode.
ReplyDelete1- MOD-6Wk - Front 26 Mb/s Rear 18 Mb/s
2- MOD-PWk - Parking Mode Default Bitrates
Or is the attended purpose of the parking Mod is to change the sharpness only for parking, and the other Mods is to change the Mb/s and sharpness for normal car running recordings.
All 22-35 Mb/s Bitrate MODs are for owners not using Parking Mode but work with Parking Low Bitrate Recording Mode.
DeleteThe single sharpness specific MOD-PWK works with all Parking Modes but the Bitrate is poor. Dashcams can only load one firmware so pick one or the other or use the official firmware. MODs are for experienced dashcam owners.
Hi is it possible to change the menu? It would be cool if it is possible that the front (main camera) has also the function of mirror, like the rear (Rear Camera Mirror). Because I want to use the main camera in the back of my car
ReplyDeleteThere are no plans to add Front camera mirror menu option but using the smaller Rear camera on front windshield to reduce footprint size is understandable in some vehicles. Suggest submitting feature request on Viofo's support webpage.
ReplyDeleteHi @BCHobbyist,
ReplyDeleteNice job that you have done, I think to buy the A129 for front and rear camera otherwise the a119 v3 seems to be the most better camera in viofo, isn't it?
However, I would to know if the dashcam A129, is today, with the latest firmware, really better than the a119 v3 that you can see on this video.
https://youtu.be/XtdudFMzfE4
Because we can read plates really more easily with the a119 v3 and not really on the A129 duo :)
Today, do you know what is broken with A129 duo? Parking mode, G sensor?
I say that, because I didn't understand what bug the firmware V1.9 give to us? And what are the new features that we didn't have before?
Thank you in advance
Regards
All 1440p resolution dashcams are superior to 1080p for detail quality. The A129 1080p Duo FW1.90 has bug in Parking Mode otherwise works well. If you want highest resolution with dual cameras system wait for the new A129 Pro Duo 4K resolution (currently FW1.2 is bugged).
DeleteOk thank you :D
DeleteHowever, the A129 Duo Pro is not available in my country yet. I just saw it in the USA. But the prices seems very / too high for me and bugguy as you said :(.
So with Viofo, I hesitate between A119 V3 (everything works well on it ?) and the A129 Duo :)
The dashcam will be used mainly on road, is it easy to read them in multiple conditions (night, sun, speed) ?
Do you recommend me this dashcam (A129 DashCam No Pro) for it's price ? :D
Otherwise, maybe you don't know this mark or model, I saw a "Aukey DR02" but it's seems to be more old and the picture less readeable than your A129 which have (good design, GPS, parking Mode and cable for parking mode available seems interesting)
Maybe this could be an other alternative
Thank you in advance about my questions ;)
Dashcam selection can be simplified by price, resolution and channels. A129 1080p Duo front+rear camera system currently has Parking Mode issues but is affordable over other brands such as BlackVue or Thinkware. For single camera installs the A119V3 has superior video detail. Forget about the Aukey cameras. I'd recommend the A129 1080p / 2160p just for the redesigned 4-clip stable mount. Viofo should have created A129 1440p which is perfectly balanced for price, image detail and acceptable video clip size with less heat. Buy the A129 1080p DUO non-IR version, mine is 1 year old and works perfectly with MOD-8WL and Parking Mode OFF.
DeleteAlright good summary, It was the idea that I had in heada bout A129 Duo and others Viofo Dashcams, and you confirm it, Thanks
DeleteLasts questions (for end 2019)
Knowing the hardware can have everything good with the A129 Duo 1080p, we can just wait and to hope in 2020 to have a good and useful Parking Mode (software).
I know shock G-sensor is not working well in Parking Mode.
However, Do you recommand it in "driving mode" ? In Low / Medium / High sensibility ? I don't want a lock video when I pass some bumps on road ;)
The motion detection is it working in Parking mode (Low /medium/high sensibility mode ?) or you ONLY advise the Low Framerate Parking Mode ?
The video are not lock in Parking Mode Low bitrate ? Is it overwrite everytime ?
Hoping this questions can be useful for other readers passing here
Regards
Good questions,
DeleteDriving Mode G-sensor=Low prevents pothole clips. Parking Auto Event Buffered Mode is bugged, use Parking Low Bitrate Recording Mode to record continuous 4Mb/s clips. The Parking clips are flagged with 'PF' and stored in 'Movie' folder which is unlocked and overwritten via Loop setting, G-sensor events are saved as read-only locked files in the 'RO' folder. You are correct about the continuous clips being unlocked and once memory card is full the oldest footage will be overwritten. Parking Low Bitrate Recording Mode was never designed for 8 hour recording, which is why buffered Auto Event Detection feature was created to reduce recorded clips and lock them all, its just not reliable enough yet. The Viofo A129 1080p Duo was released in Sept 2018, the A129 2160p Duo was released Nov 2019 with Maximum Bitrate 55Mb/s and higher since its variable which creates huge MP4 files.
OK thanks for these details :)
ReplyDeleteHi BCHobbyist,
ReplyDeleteI have a A129 IR DUO. I would like to use it as a front and rear dash camera setup. I don't use interior shot. Does the MOD-WK series support in the A129 IR DUO? Will there be any benefits using the A129D MOD-WK rather than the A129 IR MODS? Saw videos of your MOD-WK has many improvements on the A129 DUO which the IR version lacks allot in image quality and details.
A129 Duo IR camera owners can rotate the Lens 180 degrees for either interior view with IR Lamps Auto enabled using IR FW or disabled in IR Color Mode using IR or non-IR FW.
DeleteAs revealed in my A129 1080p videos the main front camera can be updated with either non-IR firmware or the dedicated IR FW which includes the extra IR Camera Mode settings. Owners can reconfigure the IR camera to non-IR for view out rear window by selecting IR Color Mode to disable IR Lamps which cause whiteout glare on glass ...or... if unhappy with Viofo IR FW image quality simply load IR MOD-8EK ..or.. non-IR MOD-xWK firmware (PWK=Parking / 8WK for Best detail and still on my A129 Duo). The small IR camera actually has a better quality Lens with perfect focus. Remember to disconnect second camera while updating firmware and always disable WIFI while driving for maximum bitrate detail.
Thanks for the advice. The IR Rear cam captures purplish colour on certain objects especially trees. Green leaves become purple. Is this a software issue or its normal in a IR lens?
DeleteI'll try out the IR MOD-8EK. Does the IR MOD-8EK and Non IR MOD-8WK has the same front dashcam improvement?
When disabling IR Lamps on IR camera the video does have a purple tint on some objects and lights, this is normal from the special IR Lens. For recording out the rear window (often dark tint) at 1080p 16 Mb/s bitrate video quality is already degraded.
ReplyDeleteThe IR MOD has different color profile but very close to non-IR firmware MOD. The Front camera image quality using either MOD should look almost identical ..BUT.. the rear IR Lens changes the colors greatly and will never be realistic since its designed for infrared mono video.
The A129 1080p MODs improve the image quality mainly from doubling or tripling the Viofo stock bitrate.
Will go with IR MOD-8EK for my A129IR Cam. Since both MODS have the same results for front camera, and IR MOD retain the IR setting option.
DeleteThanks for the reply.
Hi there, which setup do you recommend for best visibility on license plates and traffic signs? I have an A129 Duo. Thanks
ReplyDeleteIf the Dashcam is used with Buffered Parking Mode the Bitrate detail is very low (4 Mb/s) since its restricted to using official firmware or MOD-PWk which is set to 16 Mb/s MP4 detail.
ReplyDeleteIf not using Parking Mode and WIFI is disabled use 28 Mb/s Bitrate for better detail. Angle Lens down showing part of hood to brighten road.
Thanks, I'll go ahead and try that
DeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteFirst off, thanks very much for sharing your time and work! I am not which level of sharpness will be best so I was going to try the medium and install this mod file:
MOD-8Wl - Front 28 Mb/s Rear 16 Mb/s = Best Detail = Large MP4 size
But, I am confused by this line:
- All 7 Parking Modes only work on MOD-PWk or PWl or PWm.
Does this mean if I want to use Parking mode, I should not use MOD-8WI? Or do I install both that and the MOD-PWI?
Thanks
If A129 Duo owners use Parking Mode options are to load official Viofo firmware or MOD-PWi or MOD-PWk but detail is greatly reduced due to bitrate throttling by Viofo. Only one firmware version or MOD can be loaded and run. Always Reset Default Settings after any firmware change.
DeleteBCHobbyist, can You make some mod?
ReplyDeleteViofo DVR will be ideal in terms of parking protection, but it does not have one important feature:
Depending on the recording mode it should be possible to allocate the amount of space on the memory card for a particular recording mode.
When overwriting files of different modes, they should not overwrite each other. That is, the driving mode should not overwrite the parking mode!
It is implemented in BlackVue, Vugera, Lukas, ThinkWare and other car DVRs.
For example, the situation:
I left the supermarket, loaded the groceries and drove to the cottage, parked, drank, ate, slept, and the next day I noticed damage to the car. I check the DVR and the parking files are already overwritten by the driving and new parking files ..
Please add memory allocate feature if You can.
Currently the only way to prevent Parking Mode Event clips from being overwritten is to set Parking G-Sensor sensitivity to High which should lock any impact detection clips as read-only. The current issue with A129 Duo & Pro is G-sensor is bugged and not sensitive enough, but works well on old A119 Pro. Will search code for G-sensor trigger limits.
DeleteIf you make the files read only, you will often have to manually format the memory card. Still, memory allocation would be a better option. Is it possible?
DeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteI'm really impressed with your bitrate improvements. I've recently installed the A129 Duo with the 3-wire kit and I use timelapse parking mode at 3fps which works really well for me. So obviously I'm hoping for a MOD which will give the benefit of higher in-motion bitrates whilst still allowing me to use timelapse parking mode. :)
Cheers
Pete
Thats a good MOD idea. Currently only Viofo default Bitrates work with hardwire kits. Keep in mind Parking Mode is designed to reduce video clip file size for more recording capacity. My Bitrate MODs adjust normal drive recording quality.
DeleteHi BCHobbyist.
ReplyDeleteI have upgraded from the A119S which used your mod and was great, to the A119 V3 but having trouble with the clarity of the number plates of oncoming cars on the right of me (we drive on the left in Oz).
It looks to be way over sharpened.
Is there a firmware mod on the way?
Thanks
A119V3 MODs are private but you can adjust Lens down/up slightly and try WDR on/off. Viofo defaults all firmware to high sharpness.
DeleteHello! Tell me what am I doing wrong? Different firmware versions - car numbers are practically invisible on the front camera! Maybe this is the reflection of my dash on the windshield? My car is RAV4 Hybrid 2020.
ReplyDeleteMANY THANKS FOR YOUR WORK !!!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ko91aA8iHFW_hS181tpk-NCTVFX-eMCa?usp=sharing
suggest adjusting Lens up/down slightly and try WDR on/off.
DeleteHey. I use MOD-5Wi, there is a question: no matter what bitrate mode I choose in the menu, that with High, that with Low, video is always recorded with a "High" bitrate (25Mbps + 19Mbps). Sometimes there is a need to enable the "Low" bitrate mode (NOT for parking! In normal operation!), But it looks like this firmware always uses only "High"?
ReplyDeleteMy MODs lock Bitrate to the version you download. The option you want is understandable but not supported in these MODs.
DeleteIs it possible to change the startup image used in your mods? I would love to display the Audi rings when my Viofo activates.
ReplyDeleteLove your mods here, very useful and very well done.
Depending on Viofo dashcam model, the startup LOGO can be changed. In fact Viofo did once mention they would offer a tool for custom logos but that never happened instead they created the A139 3-camera dashcam.
DeleteDoes this firmware support the A129 Plus Duo? (or only the A129 Duo)
ReplyDeleteMy public MODs rangle from 2016 A119 to 2019 A129 1080p Duo model. I am currently tinkering with the A129 Plus, but like the A139 Duo/single camera version more. I do agree the A129 Plus does need some MOD help. Guessing Viofo is concentrating on A139+ series firmware. Check back later
DeleteHi...Do u have VIOFO A129 Pro Duo Dash Camera or can i use this A129D MODs at VIOFO A129 Pro Duo ?
ReplyDeleteVIOFO A129 Pro Duo
https://support.viofo.com/support/solutions/articles/19000105647-viofo-a129-pro-duo-dash-camera-firmware
My A129 1080p MODs will not load or work on the A129 Pro 4K 3840x2160p resolution dashcam. Why Viofo doesn't define their dashcams by resolution is beyond me, makes it confusing (A129 / Plus / Pro ...)
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Hi @BCHobbyist
ReplyDeleteDo you know if on the Viofo A129 Duo ( regular ), is there any timer on the parking mode ? Is it available only on the V2.1 and V2.2 of the firmware and not on the V1.9 ?
I'm running with your firmware (V1.9) since 2020.
I saw that it put low my car battery because I use the low bitrate mode and I use my car only every 2/3 days.
However, after 2 days of continious records, it stop to record because the 3-wire cable saw I reached 12.2V.
In fact, I prefer to say at 10PM (manually). I start to record during night until 8AM (turn off auto from dashcam). And then tonight at 10PM. I will (manually) enable again the parking mode and it will stop at the 8AM next day automaticaly.
Thanks
excellent question and should be sent to VIOFO as suggestion for future Parking Mode option for all model dash cameras they make. There is no hourly timer setting to prevent recording after so many hours but its a great idea.
DeleteCurrently the only way to extend Parking Mode security recording coverage with some low power saving is to use non-continuous Auto Parking Mode with 5-10 second buffered pre-event trigger clip recording. Later when no image or vibrations are detected dashcam re-enters low power mode. But this will eventually drain vehicle battery and hopefully 3-wire hardwire kit circuit will detect the battery low voltage cutoff user setting 12.2volts is ideal 12.0 or 11.8 volts is not unless you run dual vehicle batteries or run expensive external Cellink NEO rechargeable Battery Pack specifically for maximum Parking Mode Protection.
OK thank you for your answer and suggestion :). V 1.9 (custom version from you) works very well in my case. It just missing the parking mode timer. I don't want upgrade to V2.1 original version firmware because I saw some issues from users using it and the most important, I can't have the optimized version because you stopped the dev at V1.9 😁. So for the moment I will stay at V1.9 😀
DeleteFirst off thanks for everything you do for us users, really appreciated!
ReplyDeleteDon't know if you can benefit or if it's even possible, but here is my question. Don't know the correct terminology, and verry little about video recording, but I think you will understand.
Would it be possible to make the Viofo record at a high fps so moving objects are easy to read, BUT save at a lower fps. Like take 60fps, and save only every other picture or even lower. The video produced would maybe not look perfect, but you can at least read better.
Maybe a challange to not produce slower/faster video than realtime.
We tested some MODs in 2018 which captured at 120 fps but saved as 60 then 30 fps but no noticeable detail improvement. Suggest tweaking the settings by disabling the options that increase motion blur => disable WDR, remove CPL Filter use Dash Mat, select 1080p resolution + 60 fps + max Bitrate (Viofo default for A129 Duo is 16 Mbps) MODs range from 22 - 35 Mbs!
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