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09-12-2019, 08:30 PM
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Afterburner + skids =
 
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So as some of you may have seen in my build thread, I have bought a double DIN headunit with rear camera capability.
What I would like to know is where others have mounted their camera, what type of camera, what model etc. I would also like to know where you spliced the reverse trigger wire into the cars reverse wiring etc. Basically, I’d love to get some tips on what I need to do to mount the camera and get it work g as it should with the headunit. In the interim, I have bought this camera just to see what the cheapies are like - https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F222991530943 Any help is much appreciated!
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09-12-2019, 09:15 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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The Ebay listing is somewhat confusing (to me at least) - is it a front or rear view camera?
Use a front on the back, or a rear on the front, and left and right will be reversed. |
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09-12-2019, 09:40 PM
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I bought one these...
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/p...reverse-camera I drilled a large hole in underside of the plastic garnish. I had to use a spacer that I made out of some spare perspex as the lip of the garnish obscured the camera view. Unless you are looking for it you barely notice it there. I'll take a couple of pics tomorrow if you like. |
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09-12-2019, 10:22 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Don't forget to check what video formats the headunit supports - most likely PAL (Aust) and NTSC (US) together.
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10-12-2019, 09:32 AM
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Afterburner + skids =
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Yes I'll admit the ebay item isn't the best, but for $18 it's worth experimenting with. Headunit is NTSC and PAL.
PG, some pics would be appreciated, thank you. Where did you tap into the reverse light signal?
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10-12-2019, 10:14 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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It is worth playing with, but as I say, they're unclear whether it's a rear or front.
Be wise too to check what the camera operating voltage is - 5v or 12v. Obviously power a 5v camera off 12v and you'll fry it. Falcon reverse light lines are usually red/black, so tap in anywhere close. You don't seem to like my posts, so I'll leave it at that - best of luck with it all. |
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10-12-2019, 11:01 AM
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Afterburner + skids =
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All valid points. Seems the ebay camera is 12v, as too are the others I have been checking out as well. The only concern I have with the ebay jobbies are whether the imagine quality will be ay good - they give the resolution specs in the advert, but who knows what's likely to turn up. Shall wait and see I guess.
Unsure what you mean by not liking your posts, but either way, I appreciate your input.
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10-12-2019, 02:12 PM
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I've got one of these mounted above the Rear Number Plate on my XR6.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Pioneer-...frcectupt=true Works real well, especially at night with the very bright AU Reverse Lights. |
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10-12-2019, 02:52 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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depending on the head unit, it may pay to power the camera up all the time, and use the reverse signal to trigger the head unit. I have done this in my 4wd and i can trigger the rear cam, from the head unit menu when i want to
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11-12-2019, 12:02 PM
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Afterburner + skids =
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Yes good point. I was going to do that with the forward facing camera, but hadn't considered it for the rear. It could be handy having a view from the rear independant to using reverse gear.
Thanks for the idea!
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11-12-2019, 03:11 PM
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Afterburner + skids =
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Brilliant. Exactly what I wanted to see. Thank you
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Advice needed - Reverse camera install
Linear Mode
