auto blind spot camera

kelmk · 04-07-2008, 04:29 PM

I had this crazy idea today to hook up cameras in each of my blind spots, maybe the wheel wells will be a good place, and thought wouldn't it be cool if I could have my screen auto switch to the correct camera while signaling.
I have 3 inputs on my linitx screen other than vga and one of them is for my auto switching backup camera. Somehow I would have to get it to press input either once or twice depending on which direction I am signalling and then 1 or two more to go back to vga when done.

The other option I thought of was one of those IR backup beeping things on each side but I don't know how reliable that would be at an angle. I think cameras would be best.

I guess I could use my fusion brain to do it all but I would prefer a harware solution that doesn't require the pc running.

Has anyone done such a thing?

edit: I should have searched first :P http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/gene...ging-cams.html
Although no real solutions there either.

kelmk · 04-07-2008, 04:43 PM

I'm thinking I would be better off using the auto switching input that I already have working for the backup camera. That way I can use relays to switch which video source is getting fed to the screen when triggered.
Or maybe my backup camera actually covers my blind spots and all I will have to do is switch to it on signal. I know it is pretty wide angle so I'll have to test it out later.

Enforcer · 04-07-2008, 05:26 PM

Cameras in wheel wells

kelmk · 04-07-2008, 05:47 PM

rear side windows?

There would be an awesome view through the rims I would think if I mount them on the struts. lol

greatwhite · 04-07-2008, 06:18 PM

Again, wheel wells:

audiology · 04-07-2008, 06:33 PM

embedded in the fender?

kelmk · 04-07-2008, 06:34 PM

I'll attach them to the wheels so I can how many rpms my wheels are doing.

HiJackZX1 · 04-12-2008, 05:45 AM

lol, if you want to do that, get a Tire Preasure Managment System. It will tell you speed, tempature, and air pressure. Infact there is a mod that allows you to intergrate it into your CarPC. http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/hard...interface.html