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Mals TV/Phone/Camera project
After getting lots of advice of Wiggs I have started my project to turn the sat nav screen in to a Freeview/reversing camera/mobile phone display.
Today I got the bits from CPC in Preston, a massive range of everything electrical. I have managed to connect the three new inputs to the screen and started running the wires through to the back for camera and freeview. Ran out of time due to tea and then night shift.
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Looks good And when you play mp3 files on your phone you have a better display than the normal radio display
4th Apr 2008 10:19 pm
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You've done this sort of thing before haven't you.....
Looks neat. Are you usingthe diag codes to access the other inputs or did you get one of those other gizmo's that have been talked about?Bodsys Brake Bible
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Topics merged.
Please let us know how you're getting the video to display (diag mode or add-on box) 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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5th Apr 2008 8:28 am
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Quick update.
I have mounted the camera in the rear bumper, I have cut the hole for it in the removable towing cover but need to get it wired to the display to check if it is at the right angle. Pics to follow.Also a member of avforums.com
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2nd May 2008 12:44 pm
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2nd May 2008 12:47 pm
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Pic of camera in place, held in by 2 stainless screws, I may also put a spacer plate behind as the camera sticks out a bit, I will wait to see if the angle needs altering first when I get around to wiring it in.
Camera is Pioneer ND-BC2, it cost around £110 from ebay USA. It has a wider angle than the older ND-BC1 (135 degrees BC2, 112 degrees BC1).
deeply envious - that all looks great.......why can I not do electrical stuff like this without cutting the wrong wire or fusing whatever it is I am trying to fit!D3 05 SE (old one)
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5th May 2008 4:24 pm
mal_NW
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MX wrote:
deeply envious - that all looks great.......why can I not do electrical stuff like this without cutting the wrong wire or fusing whatever it is I am trying to fit!
mal
well done mate.
I would be doing the same but it is the hurdle of having to use the diagnostic menu each time for access. If you can beat this then you are the man....
5th May 2008 8:00 pm
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Cracking Post!
I am just starting to get the bits together to do the screen tie-ins and have also just bought a N95 8GB which I see you are using.
What mapping software are you using - I see the memory map (which I am still looking for a functioning download for my PC) but what are you using on the N95 to get the OS style maps?
Where have you put your sockets to connect into?Don't worry..... it only seems Kinky the first time you do it!
5th Aug 2008 11:52 am
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I use viewranger, a very good program and reasonable price, they will usually give you a discount if you email them and get it on download.
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I have started my project to turn the sat nav screen in to a Freeview/reversing camera/mobile phone display.
