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| Re: [GMCnet] Side view camera [message #294194 is a reply to message #294189] |
Sat, 23 January 2016 07:22   |
rcjordan
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With 3 hardwired cams installed, what monitor are you using for split-screen viewing?
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| Re: [GMCnet] Side view camera [message #294197 is a reply to message #294189] |
Sat, 23 January 2016 08:13 |
jhbridges
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I have three cheap cameras on the way, with the intent of one backup and two sides. I haven't decided what to do for a monitor. I lean towards a decent size screen, split horizontally. Top half would be rear view, bottom would be split vertically with a side cam on each side. Three cheap single screens across the instrument binnacle on the top would also work. First is going to be getting the cameras working and mounted waterproof. At something under $10 each, it will take some doing. Maybe by Dothan I'll have a system to show.
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: [GMCnet] Side view camera [message #294202 is a reply to message #294189] |
Sat, 23 January 2016 10:30 |
rcjordan
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I'm on a quest to combine as much as possible into a $200 10" Win10 touchscreen laptop/tablet. Besides being my travel laptop, it already does dashboard duty concuurrently running a SJcam 4000 wireless cam as the rear view along with Delorme gps. I tested this part of the setup between Orlando and Lazydays rally. Next will be to see how cheap, waterproof usb borescopes perform as sideview cams. I will try locating the cam head behind the ends of the front bumper as they are only 3/8" diam. Or chassis-view or bogie-view if I want it, is the software will handle 4 usb cams. Man, I love this cheap Chinese stuff.
SOLD 77 Royale Coachmen Side Dry Bath
76 Birchaven Coachmen Side Wet Bath
76 Eleganza
Elizabeth City, NC
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| Re: [GMCnet] Side view camera [message #294205 is a reply to message #294202] |
Sat, 23 January 2016 10:44 |
Bullitthead
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What's the best source for "cheap, waterproof USB borescopes"? I'd like to have a couple of those handy, especially to find some mystery noises in the GMC and another vehicle that I have to drive to make those parts clash.
Terry Kelpien
ASE Master Technician
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Smithfield, Va.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Side view camera [message #294224 is a reply to message #294189] |
Sat, 23 January 2016 13:32 |
jhbridges
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That's why I bought the generic cameras. I figure the field of view would be too wide on a borescope... we're talking two to twenty - five feet field of interest or perhaps a bit more. Or either a note on the display at the bottom "Items Which Appear Minuscule Are About To Hit You"
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: [GMCnet] Side view camera [message #294253 is a reply to message #294189] |
Sat, 23 January 2016 18:44 |
rcjordan
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These are the highest resolution I found 8 months ago. Since then they've become an Amazon best seller:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JERRES6/
The white leds are easy enough to cap off and if I'm just looking for something in my blind spot, then field of view might not matter much -certainly worth a shot at the heathen Chinee prices.
SOLD 77 Royale Coachmen Side Dry Bath
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76 Eleganza
Elizabeth City, NC
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| Re: [GMCnet] Side view camera [message #294262 is a reply to message #294189] |
Sat, 23 January 2016 20:10 |
jhbridges
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My problem is when it rains at night. More than once I find myself headed home in the rain and I have to get there so I can't overnight. My mirrors are useless if it's raining, because they aren't in the wiper arc. And if I ever modify to parallel wipers they still won't be... so I want the ability to see down the side of the coach and into the lane beside me. And the genernic cameras were 8.50. I wanna see how yours work out too.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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I just looked them up on ebay also...quite a variety available, didn't know they were so cheap now. Only borescope I have was a hundred dollars, but it has it's own screen. These cheap ones are going to get me into trouble or save the day or maybe both 
