
Plug your USB into your computer, open up the software, select your USB from the list of drives connected to your computer, and select “format partition,” and you’re ready to move on to the next step.Ī pop-up will display allowing you to choose which format you’d like. In order to use the Tesla dashcam, you’ll need to select Fat32. We have a video below summarizing the process, but we also have a step-by-step guide underneath if that suits you better. You’ll just need one of the many free partition managers out there. Some people have reported issues formatting their USBs through this method, but thankfully there is an alternative.
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If not, check out how to re-format down below. If it’s already formatted to Fat32 or (MS-DOS (FAT) for Macs), you’re ready to move on to the next step. A standard USB will work fine as long as it holds a minimum of 1.8 GB of storage.
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That’s right - the same cameras used to record accident footage will (eventually) enable full self-driving in the future.įor the most part, the Tesla dashcam setup is a 30-second process, but there are a few things you’ll need first. The three cameras, front, right repeater, and left repeater, are just three of the eight on-board cameras used to enable Tesla’s Autopilot. The system simultaneously records from three different angles for an optimal unobstructed view of its surroundings. This has led to a string of arrests as vandals and thieves keep getting caught red-handed as Tesla’s cameras record their dirty deeds. The Silicon Valley automaker has even added a feature dubbed “Sentry Mode” that allows the cameras to continue recording even with the vehicle off. With this always-running, free-to-use system, Tesla owners have been able to capture some gnarly accidents, prove insurance fraud, and even help identify hit and run suspects. Source: TeslaĢ/ Dashcam: record and store video from the forward-facing camera in your car /dm3cy98dVg Using proprietary Autopilot cameras, Tesla owners can store and record live footage at no additional cost.

Tesla, a company already known for its disruptive tech, has one under-appreciated feature that deserves mention - its built-in dashcam.

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