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2012 Nexus 7 Discussion Forums (1st Generation) => Nexus 7 Audio/Video => Topic started by: tgilbert61 on March 14, 2013, 04:29:59 PM

Title: Car Backup Camera
Post by: tgilbert61 on March 14, 2013, 04:29:59 PM
Is it possible to link a backup camera to the 7.....thinking about wireless transmitter from camera but don't know how to integrate it....help please
Title: Re: Car Backup Camera
Post by: fxsarge on March 14, 2013, 05:07:33 PM
Maybe if you can find a Bluetooth or wifi direct one. I have other ideas for you depending your budget though.

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Title: Re: Car Backup Camera
Post by: bjs229 on March 14, 2013, 05:12:22 PM
You would need an internet connection but an IP camera and an app like IP Camera Viewer would work. A baby monitor might work as well.

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Title: Re: Car Backup Camera
Post by: fxsarge on March 14, 2013, 10:43:23 PM
Your best bet would be to buy an actual backup camera. I sell campers and we have those as an accessory in the parts department

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Title: Re: Car Backup Camera
Post by: matt on March 15, 2013, 07:20:06 AM
I guess the car modders using the nexus 7 as a header unit need a camera connection. Like a bluetooth camera powered from the back-up lights. Or a usb cam solution that allows charging. Anyone try an old computer cam to see if it works?
Title: Re: Car Backup Camera
Post by: tgilbert61 on March 15, 2013, 11:18:44 AM
The reason I was looking to use the 7 was because I can run engine diagnostics from the obd2 port as well as hopefully linking a backup camera. I would need to find a way to change from the diagnostic screen to the backup camera when then the car was in reverse.....not too good at troubleshooting computer stuff these days...!!
Title: Re: Car Backup Camera
Post by: Brass Slowhand on March 16, 2013, 04:44:59 PM
I can just see a whole freeway full of cars, all with tethered
rear-view cameras !  :o

Wouldn't it be something if one car 'sees' a view
from another car's camera instead of his own rear-view cam...
;D