Iphone/Android Backup Cam
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Burning Brakes
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From: Toronto
Iphone/Android Backup Cam
Found this little wireless wifi cam by 4UCAM for use with iphone or android.
Been looking for the simplest solution this may be it
Anybody using this?
http://www.4ucam.com/iphone-android-...up-Camera.html
Been looking for the simplest solution this may be it
Anybody using this?
http://www.4ucam.com/iphone-android-...up-Camera.html
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Left Coast, San Diego
Found this little wireless wifi cam by 4UCAM for use with iphone or android.
Been looking for the simplest solution this may be it
Anybody using this?
http://www.4ucam.com/iphone-android-...up-Camera.html
Been looking for the simplest solution this may be it
Anybody using this?
http://www.4ucam.com/iphone-android-...up-Camera.html
Race Director
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From: Edgewood Washington
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Very interesting/simple/affordable solution.
I like the fact that you can buy just the WiFi transmitter and use a different camera if you want and are handy with a soldering iron.
Would like to see some reviews and if there are any problems regarding their brief disclaimer-
"Actual result might various (sic) depend on the camera
location, and blockage between the camera and
your smart phone."
Thanks for posting.
I like the fact that you can buy just the WiFi transmitter and use a different camera if you want and are handy with a soldering iron.
Would like to see some reviews and if there are any problems regarding their brief disclaimer-
"Actual result might various (sic) depend on the camera
location, and blockage between the camera and
your smart phone."
Thanks for posting.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 913
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From: Toronto
Very interesting/simple/affordable solution.
I like the fact that you can buy just the WiFi transmitter and use a different camera if you want and are handy with a soldering iron.
Would like to see some reviews and if there are any problems regarding their brief disclaimer-
"Actual result might various (sic) depend on the camera
location, and blockage between the camera and
your smart phone."
Thanks for posting.
I like the fact that you can buy just the WiFi transmitter and use a different camera if you want and are handy with a soldering iron.
Would like to see some reviews and if there are any problems regarding their brief disclaimer-
"Actual result might various (sic) depend on the camera
location, and blockage between the camera and
your smart phone."
Thanks for posting.
Yeah I like the fact you can use another camera. I have 2 soldering irons in my toolbox
. The only review I found was on the actual link I posted.
Melting Slicks
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From: Fort Worth TX
St. Jude Donor '14-'15
Too bad the C6 doesn't have a video input into the nav screen. I have to go alone with the idea of two cameras.....maybe I could quite hitting the damm curbs with the air dam
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I like it! Only problem might be do-good politicians. Illinois might have just made these illegal. http://www.zrfmlaw.com/new-illinois-...while-driving/ I say might because, like most Democrat proposals, they didn't really think this through before passing the law and it isn't clear if "other devices that have multiple functions" exempts smart phones from regular phones. But if they are exempt then you can read an eBook while driving which probably isn't a good idea and the politicians will pass more laws.
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From: Tucson Arizona
The small Wi-Fi camera looks pretty cool and potentially useful for certain situations. If, however, it's intended solely as a parking aid to help the driver judge distances (to prevent hitting objects when parking the car) I don't think it's necessary. In fact, I think you'll be better off (as a driver) to learn how to judge distances and park the car without needing a camera. It isn't all that difficult to park the car without hitting something. I know...whatever works but I'd still rather be able to park my car without needing a camera to do so. 
I've managed to hook-up my horse and auto trailers for decades without a camera but I could see a camera being useful to line-up the trailer hitch (when hooking-up a trailer). Also, visibility using the rearview mirror in the Corvette is admittedly limited. To make matters worse, I've got a roll bar that pretty much blocks what little rearview mirror visibility there is. On the track I think a rear camera and cockpit monitor would be especially helpful to see traffic behind me.
Thanks for sharing the link!
I've managed to hook-up my horse and auto trailers for decades without a camera but I could see a camera being useful to line-up the trailer hitch (when hooking-up a trailer). Also, visibility using the rearview mirror in the Corvette is admittedly limited. To make matters worse, I've got a roll bar that pretty much blocks what little rearview mirror visibility there is. On the track I think a rear camera and cockpit monitor would be especially helpful to see traffic behind me.
Thanks for sharing the link!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Toronto
I agree Wayne O. Backing the vette up is sometimes difficult as is, but it is nice to have those extra eyes at the rear end assisting you. I think am going to purchase this
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Burning Brakes
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I've followed the practice of some folks here of tilting my side mirrors down and with those and my rear view mirror, back up pretty easily into spots instead of going in head first.
You can see the parking spot lines and orient your car accordingly.
Works real well.
You can see the parking spot lines and orient your car accordingly.
Works real well.
Le Mans Master
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From: Whitby Ont.
works for me.
Heel & Toe
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I have this camera setup, and an Android tablet.
I am actually using it in another car not as a backup camera, but as a replacement for a center rearview camera in an application where there is no visibility to the rear except through side mirrors. The processing delay is something I am always aware of, but it is still useful to "see" what is generally directly behind me.
It works very well, except that there is a processing delay of less than a second. That's fine for backing up, unless you are backing up at full throttle.
I am actually using it in another car not as a backup camera, but as a replacement for a center rearview camera in an application where there is no visibility to the rear except through side mirrors. The processing delay is something I am always aware of, but it is still useful to "see" what is generally directly behind me.
It works very well, except that there is a processing delay of less than a second. That's fine for backing up, unless you are backing up at full throttle.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Toronto
I have this camera setup, and an Android tablet.
I am actually using it in another car not as a backup camera, but as a replacement for a center rearview camera in an application where there is no visibility to the rear except through side mirrors. The processing delay is something I am always aware of, but it is still useful to "see" what is generally directly behind me.
It works very well, except that there is a processing delay of less than a second. That's fine for backing up, unless you are backing up at full throttle.
I am actually using it in another car not as a backup camera, but as a replacement for a center rearview camera in an application where there is no visibility to the rear except through side mirrors. The processing delay is something I am always aware of, but it is still useful to "see" what is generally directly behind me.
It works very well, except that there is a processing delay of less than a second. That's fine for backing up, unless you are backing up at full throttle.
Hi Vmax, so overall this setup works well and you are happy with it. No issues with the setup? everything hooked up without a glitch?
Last edited by crusher1; Jan 5, 2014 at 10:33 PM.
Heel & Toe
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The tablet needs to be setup to recognize the wifi net that the transmitter creates. This is standard Android stuff and also trivial.
If you are using the tablet in a permanently mounted manner, you'll need to address the power issue. Either you have to manually turn the tablet on and off with the power switch or you can use an app called Tasker to automate that. In my case, I am using Tasker to sense when the car power is turned on, and turn on the wifi radio, the screen, and get the app started. When power is turned off, it does the reverse: turns the screen and radios off, kills all the apps, and goes into minimum power consumption mode.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Toronto
Electrically, the hookup is trivial- just run switched power and a ground to the transmitter (it sends power to the camera through the included cable), and figure out a way to power the tablet (I'm using a dedicated 12V socket that also uses switched power to run a car charger for the tablet)..
The tablet needs to be setup to recognize the wifi net that the transmitter creates. This is standard Android stuff and also trivial.
If you are using the tablet in a permanently mounted manner, you'll need to address the power issue. Either you have to manually turn the tablet on and off with the power switch or you can use an app called Tasker to automate that. In my case, I am using Tasker to sense when the car power is turned on, and turn on the wifi radio, the screen, and get the app started. When power is turned off, it does the reverse: turns the screen and radios off, kills all the apps, and goes into minimum power consumption mode.
The tablet needs to be setup to recognize the wifi net that the transmitter creates. This is standard Android stuff and also trivial.
If you are using the tablet in a permanently mounted manner, you'll need to address the power issue. Either you have to manually turn the tablet on and off with the power switch or you can use an app called Tasker to automate that. In my case, I am using Tasker to sense when the car power is turned on, and turn on the wifi radio, the screen, and get the app started. When power is turned off, it does the reverse: turns the screen and radios off, kills all the apps, and goes into minimum power consumption mode.
Cool. Going to be using my Iphone for this. Think I may tap into my reverse light 12v wire for power
Thanks for the info