Author Topic: Newfangled wheeling with video cameras (Read 8440 times)

DTB · « **on:** Oct 19, 2007, 03:42:53 PM »

When I was down in Hot springs I saw a couple of the guys running these wireless cameras from Wal-mart. They seemed to work very well and there is no wiring involved so installation is painless. It was kinda funny because when the two rigs that had them were parked side by side the wireless signals crossed and they were looking underneath each others rigs! They seem like a good idea to me for 80 bucks and I was wondering if anyone else had used them? I was thinking about ordering one.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4744711

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 19, 2007, 06:09:02 PM »

If you need a spotter and don't have one they will be nice.
Look into backup cameras too some have more than one camera input.

DTB · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 19, 2007, 06:10:00 PM »

Quote from: Willy Mammoth on Oct 19, 2007, 06:09:02 PM

If you need a spotter and don't have one they will be nice.

I do wheel alone sometimes..good thinking

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 19, 2007, 06:57:24 PM »

It's bad enough that all these soccer mom's drive around in their huge SUV's with backup cameras because they can't judge distance, now DTB's gonna hit the trail with cameras everywhere so he doesn't hit something.

DTB · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 19, 2007, 07:40:02 PM »

Quote from: Rocksurfer on Oct 19, 2007, 06:57:24 PM

It's bad enough that all these soccer mom's drive around in their huge SUV's with backup cameras because they can't judge distance, now DTB's gonna hit the trail with cameras everywhere so he doesn't hit something.

hey, at least i didnt hit a giant rock in the middle of an empty field

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 19, 2007, 07:41:16 PM »

Quote from: DirToyBoy on Oct 19, 2007, 07:40:02 PM

hey, at least i didnt hit a giant rock in the middle of an empty field

It wasn't a field it was a hill, and I hit it on purpose.

Misfit4Runner · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 19, 2007, 08:30:36 PM »

Quote from: Rocksurfer on Oct 19, 2007, 07:41:16 PM

It wasn't a field it was a hill, and I hit it on purpose.

lol we've all heard that one

DTB · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 19, 2007, 08:34:41 PM »

Quote from: Misfit4Runner on Oct 19, 2007, 08:30:36 PM

lol we've all heard that one

if he had a camera under there he probably wouldnt have hit it

Misfit4Runner · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 19, 2007, 08:46:05 PM »

lol the only thing I got with the cams is that it might be hard to judge depth but I think its pretty cool i like the switch cam thingy where I can mount one up lookin at the front and one to the rear.. would deffinatly help in ruts

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 19, 2007, 09:25:30 PM »

It was a poser shot gone Arie

Misfit4Runner · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 19, 2007, 09:33:08 PM »

that wouldn't be how you got the name "momentum man" is it?

TurtleTappers91 · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 19, 2007, 09:35:50 PM »

NEWFANGLED

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 19, 2007, 09:39:47 PM »

No that was the opposite of momentum.

kneedownnate · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 20, 2007, 10:17:13 AM »

Quote from: Rocksurfer on Oct 19, 2007, 06:57:24 PM

It's bad enough that all these soccer mom's drive around in their huge SUV's with backup cameras because they can't judge distance

Hey now, I have a hard time judging distance too, and I'm not a hot soccer mom

DTB · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 20, 2007, 08:46:35 PM »

i ordered one tonight....i'll update with pics and results soon

Quote from: TurtleTappers91 on Oct 19, 2007, 09:35:50 PM

NEWFANGLED

Misfit4Runner · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 21, 2007, 11:22:08 AM »

Quote from: kneedownnate on Oct 20, 2007, 10:17:13 AM

...and I'm not a hot soccer mom

what! well thier go my hopes flushsed down the toilet!

kneedownnate · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 21, 2007, 11:25:02 AM »

Quote from: Misfit4Runner on Oct 21, 2007, 11:22:08 AM

what! well thier go my hopes flushsed down the toilet!

Sorry man. I mean, I'm pretty and all, but it's more like the bearded lady pretty!

havik · « **Reply #17 on:** Oct 27, 2007, 10:42:33 AM »

Quote from: DirToyBoy on Oct 20, 2007, 08:46:35 PM

i ordered one tonight....i'll update with pics and results soon

where do you plan on putting the camera? (which view)?

DTB · « **Reply #18 on:** Oct 27, 2007, 01:45:46 PM »

Ok, so I bought it and hooked it up today...pretty impressed so far...image and wireless signal seem good. There are adjustments for brightness and contrast. It is suprisingly bright for being underneath the truck.

I ran a bead of silicone around the camera and rock lights (which I got from SuperBrightLEDs.com) after reading about some potential moisture problems someone had.

I really, really hate wiring....i dont know why..it's really easy...just hate it...

These long pliers made it easy to fish wires through the firewall..

testing...testing...my most angriest face possible

Mounted it here for now...

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #19 on:** Oct 27, 2007, 01:52:13 PM »

Thats pretty cool! Tell us how it fairs on the trail!

DTB · « **Reply #20 on:** Oct 27, 2007, 02:59:36 PM »

I plan on doing somewhat of a long term test with this camera (durability, weather-proofing, etc. ) I will keep you guys updated. If the camera works well I may add another with a switching device

Duffil · « **Reply #21 on:** Oct 27, 2007, 07:27:39 PM »

maybe i missed it, but how much was this thing?

DTB · « **Reply #22 on:** Oct 27, 2007, 07:35:41 PM »

100 bucks shipped from wally.....gimmicky? maybe ....useful? probably...we'll see

skipnrocks · « **Reply #23 on:** Oct 27, 2007, 09:36:19 PM »

Im stoked to see how this thing works. I want one for my jeep but I am worried about the moniter getting destroyed so I have been searching for one with a water proof moniter...

Doof · « **Reply #24 on:** Oct 27, 2007, 10:06:26 PM »

you could make a box out of plexiglass and silicon all the edges so it water proof. you could then put in little push buttons in it so you can still mess with the contrast and all that good stuff....just a thought from a real life genius

Misfit4Runner · « **Reply #25 on:** Oct 27, 2007, 10:38:29 PM »

wow that shot looks pretty sweet. now you need one for both ends and a toggle to go back and forth... if that works good ill hve to find my pen and add another thing on my "will someday get around to doing" list

skipnrocks · « **Reply #26 on:** Oct 27, 2007, 11:05:37 PM »

Quote from: silly58willy on Oct 27, 2007, 10:06:26 PM

you could make a box out of plexiglass and silicon all the edges so it water proof. you could then put in little push buttons in it so you can still mess with the contrast and all that good stuff....just a thought from a real life genius

LOL that is the first thing that comes to mind when we chat, "that sillywilly sure is a genius" >>>>>> LOL>>>> JK man. Not a bad Idea, I had concidered it but what about humidity, if I seal the box how do I make sure that no moisture from the humidty is in or gets in there.

Doof · « **Reply #27 on:** Oct 28, 2007, 02:32:10 AM »

Quote from: skipnrocks on Oct 27, 2007, 11:05:37 PM

LOL that is the first thing that comes to mind when we chat, "that sillywilly sure is a genius"

for the last part.....i will think about it when the

wears off and i get to thinking wild at the fire station tour tomorrow at 1pm

MAPG · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 25, 2007, 06:52:22 PM »

HEY!!!!!

MAPG · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 25, 2007, 06:58:33 PM »

TOYOTAS ARE TITYS!!!

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