Backup Camera DIY
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Nice, I'm definitely going to do this project next if I'm not entirely broke from my audio install!!
Has anybody heard from Dom lately? I need to get a NavitoTV module or whatever they call them.
Has anybody heard from Dom lately? I need to get a NavitoTV module or whatever they call them.
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are the molex pins the best pins to use? i feel like part of my problem is that the pins aren't making a good connection with the dvd player socket. are there any other type of pins i can use? or does anyone know the exact pins that are supposed to work with this socket?
#130
Instead of the using a female RCA end and wiring it up, couldn't I just use this http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...tId=2103848&cp from Radio Shack to connect to the 7 pin terminal? Forget that it's a male RCA. It won't matter for what I'm doing.
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hehe this is totally off topic, but this:
i found out that this is a glitch..
if you try pressing dual without auto on... it wont turn on
however if you press ( in succssesion) auto - dual - windsheild defroster- windshield defroster... the dual light will turn back on without auto being activated
however.. this is a mistake... because dual being on without auto means absolutly nothing... the climate control is off...
annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnddd... back ON TOPIC:
i got my camera today, but Im waiting for finals to finish before i start installing
i found out that this is a glitch..
if you try pressing dual without auto on... it wont turn on
however if you press ( in succssesion) auto - dual - windsheild defroster- windshield defroster... the dual light will turn back on without auto being activated
however.. this is a mistake... because dual being on without auto means absolutly nothing... the climate control is off...
annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnddd... back ON TOPIC:
i got my camera today, but Im waiting for finals to finish before i start installing
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Originally Posted by White92
Instead of the using a female RCA end and wiring it up, couldn't I just use this http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...tId=2103848&cp from Radio Shack to connect to the 7 pin terminal? Forget that it's a male RCA. It won't matter for what I'm doing.
#133
if you have Dom's unit and are using both inputs 1 and 2 on it, can you still do the DIY and make a connector? Basically i have a dvd on input 1, am putting a ipod video into input 2 (with a switch, not connected to reverse 12v), and do the DIY for backup cam, but not sure if this will work...
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+12v, yeah. But, you can't use a 3-way rocker for the 2 sources, since the switch (red/black) does not use 12v. Make sure you measure it with a DMM and give it the right signal or you could hurt the Dom's.
#138
Originally Posted by White92
Instead of the using a female RCA end and wiring it up, couldn't I just use this http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...tId=2103848&cp from Radio Shack to connect to the 7 pin terminal? Forget that it's a male RCA. It won't matter for what I'm doing.
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FINALS ARE OVER!!1
THANK GOD!!
I'LL be installing the camera on sunday... if it stops raining (please god?)
and I'll stop by radio shack tonight and see if I can find the connecters and other pieces...
if I can't find them at radio shack.. is there anywhere else I can get one (xcept for ebay)
THANK GOD!!
I'LL be installing the camera on sunday... if it stops raining (please god?)
and I'll stop by radio shack tonight and see if I can find the connecters and other pieces...
if I can't find them at radio shack.. is there anywhere else I can get one (xcept for ebay)
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well.. f*ck it...
went to 2 different radio shacks and none of them had a clue about what I was talking about...
and I cant find this damn piece online too....
i'm about to give up... so someone better help me find this piece
went to 2 different radio shacks and none of them had a clue about what I was talking about...
and I cant find this damn piece online too....
i'm about to give up... so someone better help me find this piece
#141
Originally Posted by cybereclipse
well.. f*ck it...
went to 2 different radio shacks and none of them had a clue about what I was talking about...
and I cant find this damn piece online too....
i'm about to give up... so someone better help me find this piece
went to 2 different radio shacks and none of them had a clue about what I was talking about...
and I cant find this damn piece online too....
i'm about to give up... so someone better help me find this piece
#143
Originally Posted by cybereclipse
im not talkin about the rca connector... im talking about the molex 7 pin plug..
wth am i supposed to find this?
wth am i supposed to find this?
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alright so I need some help from the A/V gurus here. Does anyone have any clue as to why my camera would be going in and out? It will work for a few seconds and the video will be clear as day...and then it will go back to a black screen. It has also worked for a few minutes, and then it does the same thing....what do I need to fix/adjust? I finally have some time to devote to this project this weekend so all help is appreciated!
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if i want to add a 12v switch for a dvd or w.e which pin would i plug it into this molex? i would remove the jumper too right? because i dont need a back up cam
#151
How many of you backup cam DIYers take off the camera before going through a car wash? Even at my local car wash (no brushes...all hands/towels) I can imagine the water spraying and soap would affect the cam.
#152
Originally Posted by Jottle
How many of you backup cam DIYers take off the camera before going through a car wash? Even at my local car wash (no brushes...all hands/towels) I can imagine the water spraying and soap would affect the cam.
Bueller? Also, do you guys screw it into the trunk lid, or do you just attach it w/double sided tape?
#154
Originally Posted by mltk53
^^
many will not recommend screwing it because it can cause rust. so your best bet is a super duper crazy strong tape
many will not recommend screwing it because it can cause rust. so your best bet is a super duper crazy strong tape
I guess I could find stainless steel screws. But I'm sure non-permanent attachment is for the best. I could always sell the camera when I sell the car.
#155
So I got the wendy's cam in the mail today, and I want to test it out before I go to work on a navi adapter. Can I just hook the black wire to the negative terminal of a 9volt battery, and the red positive wire to the positive terminal of the battery? Then I could just plug the rca cable into my Tv. Or do I need 12volt power only. If so, how can I test out the camera w/out connecting it to my car's electrical system?
#157
Originally Posted by Jottle
So I got the wendy's cam in the mail today, and I want to test it out before I go to work on a navi adapter. Can I just hook the black wire to the negative terminal of a 9volt battery, and the red positive wire to the positive terminal of the battery? Then I could just plug the rca cable into my Tv. Or do I need 12volt power only. If so, how can I test out the camera w/out connecting it to my car's electrical system?
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well... im bringing this thread back to life temporarily..
i still have the camera ( been sitting in my cabinet for a couple months)... and i still need that darned molex connector
can anyone tell me where i can buy one?? (not online) it seems that Radioshack has no clue what I'm talking about
i still have the camera ( been sitting in my cabinet for a couple months)... and i still need that darned molex connector
can anyone tell me where i can buy one?? (not online) it seems that Radioshack has no clue what I'm talking about
#160
I bought this 3m trim molding tape to hold my camera to the trunk lid:
I looks strong, but it doesn't seem to hold as super-strong as double sided foam tape. Do you guys know if this stuff is designed to hold up to vibrations/water? I thought it would be stronger since it's designed for automotive trim. Anyone think this will work alright for my camera? Do you recommend something else?
I looks strong, but it doesn't seem to hold as super-strong as double sided foam tape. Do you guys know if this stuff is designed to hold up to vibrations/water? I thought it would be stronger since it's designed for automotive trim. Anyone think this will work alright for my camera? Do you recommend something else?