Mini Reversing Camera
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Mini Reversing Camera
I just bought this mini camera from Autogeeks to plug into my AVIC system
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=203C-50MW-N
The camera can be battery powered but the control unit needs 12v DC. Its designed to be plugged in to a domestic socket using a power pack. I'm guessing if I snip the wire and go one lead to a switched supply and the other to ground that should work? Anyone done this?
I've seen the installation in the eye level stop light housing. I was thinking of fitting it just above the number plate. I want it central, out of the weather but accessible so I can change the battery. Any other ideas on where to fit it?
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=203C-50MW-N
The camera can be battery powered but the control unit needs 12v DC. Its designed to be plugged in to a domestic socket using a power pack. I'm guessing if I snip the wire and go one lead to a switched supply and the other to ground that should work? Anyone done this?
I've seen the installation in the eye level stop light housing. I was thinking of fitting it just above the number plate. I want it central, out of the weather but accessible so I can change the battery. Any other ideas on where to fit it?
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I thought of a few other places but they all stand out - the 3rd brake light is by far the most subtle
I thought of a few other places but they all stand out - the 3rd brake light is by far the most subtle
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Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
http://www.gbvette.com/camera.htm
I thought of a few other places but they all stand out - the 3rd brake light is by far the most subtle
I thought of a few other places but they all stand out - the 3rd brake light is by far the most subtle
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Before anyone says it, I know that the need for a reversing camera in a Vert is not exactly paramount. That said, it's a cool toy.
Finally got the camera installed and hooked up to the car power
I thought this fit was quite subtle:
Finally got the camera installed and hooked up to the car power
I thought this fit was quite subtle:
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by DeeGee
I just bought this mini camera from Autogeeks to plug into my AVIC system
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=203C-50MW-N
The camera can be battery powered but the control unit needs 12v DC. Its designed to be plugged in to a domestic socket using a power pack. I'm guessing if I snip the wire and go one lead to a switched supply and the other to ground that should work? Anyone done this?
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=203C-50MW-N
The camera can be battery powered but the control unit needs 12v DC. Its designed to be plugged in to a domestic socket using a power pack. I'm guessing if I snip the wire and go one lead to a switched supply and the other to ground that should work? Anyone done this?
Were you successful in using the car's D.C. power/ground setup? If not, how are you getting power to the receiver?
Any idea how long the 9v battery would last powering the camera?
Is that setup really only $29.95? That's crazy-low.
How's the quality? 380 lines sounds like it should be ok.
Thanks,
Chris
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Originally Posted by HIRISC
Very covert - I like it
Were you successful in using the car's D.C. power/ground setup? If not, how are you getting power to the receiver? I hooked up the receiver directly to the 12v supply. I had to run a hot wire back to the camera in the rear and grounded at the radio antenna. The camera needed a Zener diode to limit the DC to 8v. Oscarav098 gave me the advice
Any idea how long the 9v battery would last powering the camera? Sadly only 24 hrs so I had to hook up the power.
Is that setup really only $29.95? That's crazy-low.I was impressed
How's the quality? 380 lines sounds like it should be ok. The quality is just fine. The only problem I've had is that you tune the receiver to the camera using a **** on the receiver. It has a tendency to drift so I've used a piece of duct tape
Thanks,
Chris
Were you successful in using the car's D.C. power/ground setup? If not, how are you getting power to the receiver? I hooked up the receiver directly to the 12v supply. I had to run a hot wire back to the camera in the rear and grounded at the radio antenna. The camera needed a Zener diode to limit the DC to 8v. Oscarav098 gave me the advice
Any idea how long the 9v battery would last powering the camera? Sadly only 24 hrs so I had to hook up the power.
Is that setup really only $29.95? That's crazy-low.I was impressed
How's the quality? 380 lines sounds like it should be ok. The quality is just fine. The only problem I've had is that you tune the receiver to the camera using a **** on the receiver. It has a tendency to drift so I've used a piece of duct tape
Thanks,
Chris
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cool
and more than just reversing...what about all the stupid yaps that try to push up on your azz when your at the lights or tailgators etc... plenty of applications (not to mention that hot chick behind ya) lol
and more than just reversing...what about all the stupid yaps that try to push up on your azz when your at the lights or tailgators etc... plenty of applications (not to mention that hot chick behind ya) lol