April 27th, 2014, 09:07 AM | #1 |
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rear view camera
Here's how I installed the rear view camera:
Firstly, you find one online in your country and buy it. It should obviously be for a car and come with a screen and camera. My set cost $40. Secondly, you need to remove all your fenders, covers, seats basically everything. Now which wires you cut into is going to be determined by how you want to use the camera. I want it to turn on and stay on when my bike's ignition is on therefore I decided to use a lighting connector. Here's a photo of the one I used: (it's the small center one) I was installing a few things at the same time, so we put them all together and soldered it. After that, we tested everything got power and was working (it was) so we covered all the connections in electrical tape. Put all the bike back together and voila! We did use a meter to test that there was enough current coming through that connection. We didn't have to extend any wiring because it was all long enough and we made sure none of the cabling was going to be damaged by anything while in use. I used my trusty heavy-duty velcro to attach the monitor to the windshield so I can unplug it while I'm at a shop or in an area they might steal it |
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April 27th, 2014, 09:32 AM | #2 |
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Ah! I've wondered what the city light looked like. US versions don't have that.
How does the screen look in daylight? Still enough to spot a car coming up behind you or is the glare too much?
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April 27th, 2014, 09:48 AM | #3 |
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This is a very cool project for only $40
could you post some more pics of where you put the velcro with the camera detached? and same question as nevadawolf: how's it in daylight? but also, how is it when it's dark? no problems with the headlights? ah, my questions keep coming: would it be possible to save the recorded image? Could be nice when touring with friends EDIT: did you do something to reduce vibrations? I'm talking about both the camera for stable image, as the screen for damage...
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April 27th, 2014, 10:08 AM | #4 |
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Ride fast enough you don't need a rear camera.
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April 28th, 2014, 01:41 AM | #5 | |
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April 28th, 2014, 07:06 AM | #6 | |
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Okay so here is the video for you:
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April 28th, 2014, 07:23 AM | #7 |
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Brillant! This a great mod, thanks so much for finding and installing an inexpensive version. The one you got also doesn't draw a whole lot of power so its inexpensive there too. Now I am really really tempted to cover the blind spot directly behind me.
And puppy!!
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April 28th, 2014, 07:30 AM | #8 | |
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April 28th, 2014, 07:48 AM | #9 |
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April 28th, 2014, 10:50 PM | #10 |
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Big surprise! Thank you for the video
I like it when people take their time to give elaborate answers on questions, I never expected a video though.
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April 29th, 2014, 12:59 AM | #11 |
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Night video!!!!
Again, the gopro moves more than anything and the angle isn't great but in real life I can easily tell when vehicles are behind me and what they're doing. In the video I went past streets that had lamp post and streets that didn't. You can tell it is a lot better when there are street lights but again at night people have their lights on so it's not too bad. I figured out a proper mount for my gopro so I'll record another day shoot but all is well and I love my little rear view camera.
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April 29th, 2014, 01:51 AM | #12 |
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Cool mod. I've seen a guy with this setup. He used..
This camera with no guidelines: http://www.amazon.com/Esky-EC170-06-...d_bxgy_e_img_y With this monitor 4.3" version (they have 3.5" as well): http://www.amazon.com/Rearview-Monit...D+TFT+with+cam Looking at his camera I could see both left and right lane. He said he hardly used his rearview mirrors. He had to make his own fuse box? But I'm sure you can buy one like this: http://www.amazon.com/Shkciglightout...FJQV8Q6AD6P90C One of these days I'll try this setup, but I would probably hook up a GPS before I do a camera. |
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April 29th, 2014, 03:17 AM | #13 |
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Yeah that setup is pretty much like mine but without having to use a fuse box. I can see both lanes as well and don't use my mirrors anymore. I would say use the smaller screen so that it can rest on the wind shield so it doesn't shake too much. I have the 4.3" and I would have preferred slightly smaller just from an aesthetic point of view. Here's the link to the one I bought in SA:
http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/14460...Low_Price.html It would be great if you could have a gps and rear view camera working off the same screen. |
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April 29th, 2014, 05:42 AM | #14 |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NplyUgp2KN0 is a video review from a guy who did this on his 500 a few years ago. He mounted his monitor higher up on the windscreen, parallel with the mirrors (see 9:20). He said this worked very well and provided a natural mirror view all the way across from mirror to monitor to mirror.
My car's headunit supports a rearview camera so I picked up a cheap Pyle setup (camera and monitor) from Woot, planning to just use the camera. Then I discovered that other style cameras might be easier to mount on my car, so I might end up not using the Pyle parts at all. I've been really tempted to put it on the bike, but haven't yet. |
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April 29th, 2014, 05:44 AM | #15 | |
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April 29th, 2014, 07:21 AM | #16 |
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I'm lazy and my Youtube app is annoying soo.... Here's InvisiBill's video
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April 29th, 2014, 04:55 PM | #17 |
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Very nice, a good thing to have while cruising on long rides.
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April 30th, 2014, 03:21 AM | #18 |
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April 30th, 2014, 03:28 AM | #19 |
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I love your accent!
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April 30th, 2014, 03:29 AM | #20 |
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April 30th, 2014, 04:01 PM | #21 |
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May 2nd, 2014, 01:23 AM | #22 |
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That's awesome
Sad story: I've had my 360 for a while (as in 6 years) and then due to some trickery from the tech goblins I lost my profile points I had like 14k (not bad for someone who doesn't get a chance to play that often) Emo was an understatement! I tried contact Microsoft to help but they weren't very helpful. I think the call centre in SA isn't that clued up. Now I just play my PS3 because I can't bring myself to start again. Sigh. |
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July 25th, 2014, 10:09 AM | #23 |
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July 25th, 2014, 03:14 PM | #24 |
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That's pretty cool, nice mod for $40
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July 27th, 2014, 04:12 PM | #26 |
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August 21st, 2014, 03:25 PM | #29 |
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Someone makes a plug and play backup camera for the 250. I haven't followed all the links in the thread to know if any of them point to it because I am on mobile, but I will request that someone on a proper PC look it up and link it.
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August 21st, 2014, 04:02 PM | #30 | |
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