Thread: Project NiteVision - NiteMax + HUD + carputer

For all you people, that struggled so hard to get this done...
Sorry for my stupid idea, it comes from mistake somehow...

It would not be possible for you to use as a "reflection layer" inside the winshield a "ripped off" autodim mirror? It can be used combined with the polarized filter if needed ...
I bought one autodim mirror to replace my normal mirror (Forester) and i see that you can turn it real dark, meaning near to black...
Now, if one of you will be able to take apart the reflective layer on the back of the glass, you will have a screen that gets darker or cristal clear , as you wish by simply controlling the voltage applied to it.
Just an idea, don't shoot me...but for $ that i paid for mine on ebay (a big one from a Nissan Patrol), i think it is not so big deal to try...

*cocks gun* another smart @$$ noob...

kidding. I can kinda picture what you're talking about but i am not overtly farmiliar with the inards of the autodimming mirror. If you can take pics or actually try, i'll be interested in seeing it. Thanks man for your input!

Actually i am just ordering another autodim mirror on ebay now. I cannot afford to ruin mine, because i like it too much it's big.
Also, my nitemax camera is on the way, but before that i will use a small p&s camera (cause of it's display) for testing... I will get back when i will know for sure..so i will not disturb you for nothing.

you're way too humble man lol. We're a friendly bunch. Report back yoru findings. I'm just trying to get DSL (damn small linux) working on my comptuer as well as power up this P4 board. Then LVDS cable, buy a little goodness, and see where we're at. Just make sure you know how these things work, okay? I don't like wasting money, as i'm sure you don't either. Okay, yes i do. mugurg, welcome to the project (as if you needed my permission)

Genessis, i am burried in my K8055 now just came today, and you can imagine i am like a child with his christmass gift.
The preliminary tests done with my mirror were more than promissing. Example: with autodim set to off, you can't see the glas at all... Hopefully i will be able post some pictures, if my nitemax arrive soon. Otherwise i will rip my mini camera , Minolta X20.

don"t do that to you X20!!!

IF YOU DONT' WANT IT I'LL SAVE IT, BUT DON'T DO IT!!!

i have many cameras around the house
but i will not kill this one as this one saved my @ss many times into the mountains, where many other cameras failed at extreme wheather and crushing tests...

damn striaght. i had a minolta F300 and i liked it so much that when it broke, i upgraded to the F200. be nice to the minolta. Mountains huh? where are you and what do you do?

Used to have Minolta for a long time, last in a long series: Dimage 7Hi
Switched to Canon one year ago. Pesonal camera: 350D. Lenses: 18-200 Sigma, Canon 70-200L.

I live in Romania.
I am too off-topic but...
Main job: designer.
Interests: mountains, photography, dogs, and the new one: car-PC and all related.