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| pj2106 Member Since: 20 Dec 2012 Location: Huntingdon AKA The Shire Posts: 1500   
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Does anyone know if this is possible?
looking to get a reversing camera and install my ipad on the dash for nav etc and want to use the screen for camera display rather than having a separate screen?? Many thanks in advance 2008 110 2.4 XS Utility (Hagrid) 2002 90 TD5 Hardtop (Sully) Sold 1998 300TDi D1 (Billy) Sold |
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5th Jan 2014 6:50pm |
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| me@td5.org Member Since: 16 Jan 2011 Location: Warwick Posts: 856 
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The problem with say a wifi camera is that the iPad can only maintain a single connection. Which means that you either need to connect directly to the camera (or a network the camera is part of).
If that network does not have an internet connection then you will need to switch off your wifi and use your cellular for satnav etc. I have been working on a bonded 4G router idea for mine that will offer an internet connect across all of the networks I have SIMS for. No mater how slick that part becomes it will still have the limitation Sphere mentioned of having to switch it on when you reverse. I can see any way around that on an iPad. www.td5.org |
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5th Jan 2014 7:46pm |
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| adafish Member Since: 30 Mar 2009 Location: atherstone Posts: 1384 
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use ya mirrors.......simples Putting Dreams on Drives at JLR Solihull..
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5th Jan 2014 7:56pm |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826 
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So how are you getting the video from the camera to the iPad..? Ive been looking for something like this, but my searches haven't turned anything up.
Would be very interested to see how you have done this...! My other option was to find a single DIN (no flip screen) radio with video display, but cant find that either...! Looks like a clip on monitor for the mirror or separate monitor. Any ideas welcome. cheers simon |
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5th Jan 2014 8:59pm |
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| GEllis Member Since: 21 Nov 2013 Location: Cornwall Posts: 58  
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I looked at this and came up blank. I've decided to go with a double din conversion, with the double din head unit giving me satnav and facility for the camera I'm mounting front and back. Camera's needed for tight maneuver and trailer hookup.
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5th Jan 2014 10:03pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731  
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I also failed to find an iPad/Pod/Phone solution over past weeks - finally fitted a "standard" setup. Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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5th Jan 2014 10:09pm |
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| Pam W Member Since: 25 Oct 2011 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1169 
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Not wishing to annoy or offend BUT I have to say something. Slightly tongue in cheek but with a bit of a rant-element.
What is this Obsession people seem to have with reversing camera's these days?? I've managed perfectly fine all these years on the 'wing mirrors, rear-view mirror, over the shoulder, checks to front for front end swing, common sense and, if necessary quick open of door and have a look' technique. In all honesty a Defender has got to be one of the easiest vehicles ever to reverse as what you see is what you get !! Recently have needed to use my mum's little Yaris and it has a reversing camera. Can't get on with it AT ALL. It doesn't actually show what I want to see and the wide / fish eye angle actually makes the distance look all wrong. The only thing I use the camera for is to see if I got the damn thing in gear properly! (HATE manuals!) Also, with mum's car the thing you need perhaps more is a camera on the front to say where the end of the bonnet is as I'm damned if I can see it even if I lean right up to the windscreen. If you are going forward into a space (which I rarely do as I drive the proper way) it is insanely difficult to know where the front end has got to. But again, it is getting to know your car, and using judgement and common sense! Oh, and a mere woman, 5ft 3, and I have supposedly poor spatial awareness. If I don't need a reversing camera why do all you blokes need one?   Our blog - http://landytravels.com/
Yorkshire Off Road Club - http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net Last edited by Pam W on 5th Jan 2014 11:20pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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5th Jan 2014 11:17pm |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826
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I'm just inferior and happy to admit it..
Cheers Simon |
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5th Jan 2014 11:20pm |
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| Pam W Member Since: 25 Oct 2011 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1169
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 @ Simon  Our blog - http://landytravels.com/
Yorkshire Off Road Club - http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net |
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5th Jan 2014 11:33pm |
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| TheWarden Member Since: 25 Feb 2013 Location: Southampton Posts: 179 
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BlackVue does an app that connects using wireless to their cameras 2013 Aintree Green 110 Station Wagon SX
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6th Jan 2014 6:09am |
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| sparkylee Member Since: 06 Nov 2010 Location: surrey Posts: 1455 
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Yes my Blackvue at the front gives an almost real time pic to my ipad or phone but it is a fraction out but only a fraction
They do one that comes with front and rear cameras not sure on what model though There's a group buy on disco forum It's good to be back from the dark side DC110 -2012 Black with black hood and black x-tech FFRR 4.2 vogue Renault traffic auto PT crusier convertible Laika x700 Motorhome |
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6th Jan 2014 7:20am |
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| me@td5.org Member Since: 16 Jan 2011 Location: Warwick Posts: 856
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So far I have tried one camera that wouldn't be practical for the purpose to test the principle (Flir T620 which cost about twie what my Defenders worth) and have tested it in practice with a GoPro Hero3 Black. There are loads of WiFi cameras around for CCTV http://www.automatedhome.co.uk/new-product...amera.html www.td5.org |
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6th Jan 2014 7:36am |
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| danridge Member Since: 28 May 2013 Location: Bath Posts: 438 
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I don't like the idea of reversing cameras either but ... My double cab yellowed/crinkled plastic makes it difficult to get close. Today I got in and out of the truck 5 times trying to inch back to allow just enough room to let someone by by without hitting the barrier behind me. It needed to be very close.
That's cool, get out and check... sound way to work. However... anyone tried one of these? http://www.4ucam.com/iphone-android-ipad-WIFI-Backup-Camera.html Some post delivery heat wrap wouldn't go amiss I'd imagine. |
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11th Dec 2014 11:52pm |
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| JWL Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 3443 
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@ Couplands, I bought myself a single din head unit that has all the bits and bobs with it, A front screen that plays dvd's, it has fm/am radio, sd card reader, you can plug your iphone thingy in the front and also supports a reversing camera. It was a second hand purchase off ebay for £21 so I thought I'd enter the world of gadgetry as the price was favourable to me and a damn site cheaper than buying a new one. I've just had a reversing camera turn up from the far east today and I might get round to having a play fitting it over Christmas. The screen is wired up to be activated to camera mode by a signal wire from the reverse light switch which appeals to the novelty factor.
The head unit I have is a Sevic, which I've never heard of but it does the job. Here's a link to the sale page http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171489073207?_tr...EBIDX%3AIT The other novelty with the unit is that it has a slightly larger face to it even though it only takes a single din slot and is fitted in my centre console of my Td5 that has the later centre console dash and causes me no problems at all. |
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12th Dec 2014 12:29am |
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