Miss using my IPHONE as reversing camera
Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 at 19:13
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Member - Rich
Hi,
I have been chucking around the idea of getting a reversing camera to help when positioning the car to mount on the tow ball.
I have an IPAD and an IPHONE so I looked in to using these. This would not be a fixed solution just set up when positioning the car.
It is possible to link video from iphone to the ipad but that is over a WIFI network or 3G network. I wanted this to be able to work when no wifi or 3g available.
However I believe ir would be possible to set up a WIFI netowrk (no internet) using a router of sorts. I may look in to this.
My next options was to pair the two devices using bluetooth. So I started looking around for some apps in the apple store which would allow me to do this.
I found one called Duplicam, which if installed on both devices will allow me view the iPhone picture on my IPAD. I have done a
test in the garage, after turning off WIFI and bluetooth on and it does work.
Issues
I would have to build a bracket to hold the IPHONE so it shows the area I am interested in.
Most reversing cameras are fish eyed view. I don't believe the IPHONE (3S) has that feature.
Not sure how it would go in real life.
I think the duplicate app cost about $1.99 so so far lots of fun at minimal expense.
Has any one else looked in to doing this. If so please let me know.
An alternative I would like to try is to buy a camera ( Bluetooth) and have it picked up by one of the IPAD apps (there are lost of them).
A WIFI set up may be better but I have no WIFI in the car :). Jay Car sell a WIFI reversing camera unit which appears to have a private WIFI network. Not sure if the IPAD could connect to it though.
Rich
Reply By: Member - PJR (NSW) - Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013 at 09:05
Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013 at 09:05
I am sorry but I can't help but see what you are doing as just playing with technology rather than actually making it easier to hook up. Why not just get a dual input safety windscreen camera for the windscreen and set the second camer up for the rear. Call it a safety camera as
well. Gives you recorded video of the road and that bloke who just cut you off and a video of your trip as
well. No stuffing around with iphones, blue tooth etc. Just put the car in reverse and go. Maybe this one:
Dual Lens Car DVR Vehicle Camera
No worry with using the phone while driving as
well and all hands free.
Or if you use a towball hitch then look at a
Trailer Hitch Couple-Mate. They have been around for centuries and work
well.
Phil
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Follow Up By: Member - Rich - Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013 at 19:06
Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013 at 19:06
Not sure I agree with you but your links are interesting and I will look in to them
I can't see any thing wrong with playing with technology and after all the Dual lens is just another bit of technology.
The reason I am doing this, apart from the fun - OK you are right I am playing with technology :)
I already have an IPAD mounted on the dash for navigation. So still hands free. What I was trying to do is get a camera to send the video to the IPAD. I used my IPHONE purely as
test case but can see it would work to some degree. This is not much different to current reversing cameras - a monitor/display (IPAD) and a camera (IPHONE).
I will
check out the links you provided as they do look interesting,
Many thanks
Rich
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Follow Up By: Member - PJR (NSW) - Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013 at 20:52
Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013 at 20:52
I don't see anything wrong in "playing" either. I have two hobbies that include a lot of "playing". Amateur radio (make your own radios etc) and model trains (best part is constructing the layout). As you see, I cannot disagree with you.
Our reversing camera is displayed on the VMS box that is actually mounted into the dash. I hate stuff on the windscreen and on the top of the dash. I also do not have nor ever want an iphone.
But I have played enough with technology over years as an electronics and radio technician. I made all the automated control circuit boards etc to automate my train layout. Far from anti technology hey!!!!
I am currently uploading more train videos to user vk1dx on youtube.com if you want to
check them out. The layout has be demolished to make room for another one. More technology! I should be finished uploading tonight.
Phil
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