Front mount camera

[wfo9]

Where do you have it mounted.

Lower grill? Level with headlights?

Installing mine tomorrow and trying to decide best location as a spotting camera. I'm planning on lower grill at the moment. That will have to change when I get my bumper... but that height seems like it would be good.

Thoughts?

 

[Jeremy556]

Depends highly on the FOV of the camera and the mounting angle. I change mine all the time and still don't know what is ideal.

 

[wfo9]

I've got two different cameras to try. Both are close to 180* FOV

 

[Jeremy556]

I've got two different cameras to try. Both are close to 180* FOV

So, go test and report back to us :clap

My findings, so far, is 120-160 degrees is not very useful.

 

[wfo9]

My plan at the moment is this.

 

[wfo9]

Only problem is I need to fab a mount.... so.... I'm lazy and wanted you guys to do the legwork for me.
:surfer:

 

[wfo9]

So, go test and report back to us :clap

My findings, so far, is 120-160 degrees is not very useful.

I've bench tested this camera and it looks promising.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P914W7C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It is listed as 150*, but it actually seems wider than one that I have that is listed as 170*.

My plan is to mount one under the passenger mirror and one one up front. I'll use the backup wire on my head unit to flip between the two with a toggle switch. My thought is that switching between the two will allow me to see what I cannot hanging my head out the window. Most likely wishful thinking, but seems worth a try.

 

[Monkeymenno]

It is lited as 150*, but it actually seems wider than one that I have that is listed as 170*.

If you are looking for the ° sign it is Alt 0176. It's the only one i remember.

 

[phillyd2]

Check the build threads. A few of us have posted pics.

 

[wfo9]

Check the build threads. A few of us have posted pics.

Tried that, not much info on mounting location.

No big deal, I'll figure it out.

 

[BobsTrail]

I use my GoPro on the lower grill. A GoPro H4 will give good real time view. Have a look at my post

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...id-you-do-your-5th-gen-today-post1849069.html