Side Camera option?

[BL78]

Do you think it would be a good option for Toyota to add a side Camera on the 4Runner? Heres a 2013 Accord with a side camera. Start viewing this video at the 00:03:00 mark

 

[Jeremy556]

Yes. It is an option on the LC Prado, GX460, and LC.

I am adding one as well as a front camera to mine for spotting.

 

[DannyLlama]

Yes. It is an option on the LC Prado, GX460, and LC.

I am adding one as well as a front camera to mine for spotting.

I think it would be a great Idea and as [MENTION=78273]Jeremy556[/MENTION];1368717 said, it's on the LC.

Jeremy - can you give more details on the side/front camera set up you are going with? Most aftermarket head units only support one camera.. I believe Alpine supports 2. How you going to manager 4?!!

 

[JamesWhite]

Alpine also has a set for multi cameras. You can have top bird view for your vehicle and surroundings.

I am very interested in a system like this. I will look into it When I finished my speakers/amp project.

 

[Jeremy556]

I think it would be a great Idea and as [MENTION=78273]Jeremy556[/MENTION];1368717 said, it's on the LC.

Jeremy - can you give more details on the side/front camera set up you are going with? Most aftermarket head units only support one camera.. I believe Alpine supports 2. How you going to manager 4?!!

Boyo VTK100N - non-reversed image CCD cameras
Going to use the stock JBL head unit for the monitor, backup camera anytime mod, and a video switcher.

 

[DannyLlama]

Jeremey, I can't wait to see the end result... Please do share

 

[phillyd2]

This too is high on my short list. How far along are you Jeremy? Have you figured out how to display the output on the nav screen?

 

[DannyLlama]

This too is high on my short list. How far along are you Jeremy? Have you figured out how to display the output on the nav screen?

If you add the side cameras, would you wire them to your mirror or the in dash?

 

[phillyd2]

If you add the side cameras, would you wire them to your mirror or the in dash?

Dash factory nav for sure, if its possible.

 

[Jeremy556]

This too is high on my short list. How far along are you Jeremy? Have you figured out how to display the output on the nav screen?

Not very far. Have the cameras mounted, but still need to do wiring (the hard part).

Based on some previous how-to guides, it seems diverting and switching the camera signal shouldn't be too difficult. Someone with a 4th gen did it with a breadbox and mini relays, I plan on just using a rotary switch.

 

[DannyLlama]

Not very far. Have the cameras mounted, but still need to do wiring (the hard part).

Based on some previous how-to guides, it seems diverting and switching the camera signal shouldn't be too difficult. Someone with a 4th gen did it with a breadbox and mini relays, I plan on just using a rotary switch.

Any chance you know who? I would like to check out his build thread.

 

[lowrange44]

I'm very interested to see how your project turns out.

This has been on my ToDo list this since I saw the multi-camera view on the GX 460 back in 2010 but I never had the time.

At one point, I thought about mounting WiFi cameras and just viewing the display on an iPad.

A system that would integrate with the factory NAV would be the cleanest.

 

[phillyd2]

And post pics of the camera installed. You simply are not allowed to install cameras on your side mirrors without posting pictures. Sheesh! :fish:

 

[jangoforhire]

I used to have 3 cameras on my old truck wired into a Pioneer Nav unit. I just found a simple non-powered camera input switcher at radio-shack and wired the 3 cameras video feeds into that, and the output to the head unit. You had to press the button on the switcher for whichever camera you wanted to view at the time but it was no big deal and worked like a charm. Never had a problem with it.

I've wanted to do something like this for a while too on the 4Runner. Which alpine unit allows multiple cameras?

 

[SOcalTRAIL]

I think side / front cameras would be an excellent option! This is on my "to do" list as well.

I have 2 Alpine HCE-155 cameras right now, one is hooked up on my rear swing in this out because the OEM camera is blocked by my spare. The second one will be installed in one of the license plate mounts as well and switched with this:

Amazon.com: 4 Channel Automatic Video Switcher: Car Electronics

I bought that switcher a few months back and based on the reviews I have seen on the web and amazon, it will be hit or miss.

 

[DannyLlama]

I used to have 3 cameras on my old truck wired into a Pioneer Nav unit. I just found a simple non-powered camera input switcher at radio-shack and wired the 3 cameras video feeds into that, and the output to the head unit. You had to press the button on the switcher for whichever camera you wanted to view at the time but it was no big deal and worked like a charm. Never had a problem with it.

I've wanted to do something like this for a while too on the 4Runner. Which alpine unit allows multiple cameras?

Maybe it works on more than one, but here's the model I read it on:

Alpine INE-Z928HD Navigation receiver at Crutchfield.com

Rear Camera Input: A proprietary rearview camera input on the rear panel is designed for use with the Alpine HCE-C117D camera (500HCC117D, sold separately). A composite video input is also available so the input can be used with almost any rearview camera (such as the 500HCEC115, sold separately). Or, you can use both camera inputs to connect front- and rear-view cameras (front-view cameras include the 500HCEC212F, sold separately). The INE-Z928HD is also compatible with Alpine's multi-view cameras (such as the 500HCEC210, sold separately). With a multi-view camera connected, you can select between a Rear, Panorama, Corner, or Ground view when backing up. The rear-view camera function also provides three on-screen guidelines to assist you when backing up your vehicle. If a rear-view camera is connected, you should also connect the unit's reverse lead wire (Orange/white) to your vehicle's back-up lamp circuit. When properly connected, the image from the rear-view camera automatically appears on the monitor when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. Automatic video switching takes approximately 0.7 seconds. Audio from your music source will continue playing, while the back-up camera is displayed.

 

[jangoforhire]

Maybe it works on more than one, but here's the model I read it on:

Alpine INE-Z928HD Navigation receiver at Crutchfield.com

Rear Camera Input: A proprietary rearview camera input on the rear panel is designed for use with the Alpine HCE-C117D camera (500HCC117D, sold separately). A composite video input is also available so the input can be used with almost any rearview camera (such as the 500HCEC115, sold separately). Or, you can use both camera inputs to connect front- and rear-view cameras (front-view cameras include the 500HCEC212F, sold separately). The INE-Z928HD is also compatible with Alpine's multi-view cameras (such as the 500HCEC210, sold separately). With a multi-view camera connected, you can select between a Rear, Panorama, Corner, or Ground view when backing up. The rear-view camera function also provides three on-screen guidelines to assist you when backing up your vehicle. If a rear-view camera is connected, you should also connect the unit's reverse lead wire (Orange/white) to your vehicle's back-up lamp circuit. When properly connected, the image from the rear-view camera automatically appears on the monitor when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. Automatic video switching takes approximately 0.7 seconds. Audio from your music source will continue playing, while the back-up camera is displayed.

Interesting, heres a video I found.

 

[Jeremy556]

Any chance you know who? I would like to check out his build thread.

Toyota 4Runner Video on Nav and Anytime Backup Camera Mods

And post pics of the camera installed. You simply are not allowed to install cameras on your side mirrors without posting pictures. Sheesh! :fish:

Might be a couple weeks - I'm stuck in Florida on business, and itching to make a Moab trip when I get back from this swamp; plus have sound deadener to install, winch plate, roof rack, and a few other things to do.

 

[gamerc]

Having tapped into the factory wiring harness with a home made RCA, I would imagine it would be incredibly easy to do this. A video input switch with the 3 feeds (rear, side, front) with the RCAs going into that. You would have to manually toggle them, but it should be a relatively simple wiring project. I may have to take a look at a front camera...

Hardest part should be routing the cables and making the camera location look nice.