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Adding a front camera

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tippman7641, Dec 3, 2014.

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  1. Sep 28, 2015 at 6:05 PM
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    Just to update everyone, I believe I found the wiring diagram here:

    http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=137159

    So the entire kit is pretty simple except for one set of wires which I emailed the tech support guy about. I can easily tie into the wire harness up to that point, just a question on the trigger wire wiring. Should get an answer shortly I hope.
     
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  2. Sep 29, 2015 at 3:08 PM
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    Since the rear cam activates in "reverse" I am assuming the front cam will activate in "drive"? How will you switch between screen views for front cam viewing while in park or driving?
     
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  3. Sep 29, 2015 at 3:21 PM
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    The front camera can be switched on at any time via toggle switch. The tech support guy is trying to figure out a little issue I'm having with neither camera working with the harnesses. Sounded like it'll be an easy fix but still waiting on an answer.

    Turns out the kit I was sent has the option for two add on cameras, not just one. So I have to check some stuff out on that part of the install as well.
     
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  4. Sep 29, 2015 at 3:24 PM
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    sounds good. good job, tackling this one.
     
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  5. Sep 29, 2015 at 3:26 PM
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    Yea....just have my dash taken apart since yesterday with wires hanging out. It would be nice to get this working soon.
     
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  6. Sep 29, 2015 at 3:29 PM
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    Man this is so much easier than doing it myself! Way to take one for the team! Hopefully this Won't cost a small fortune.
     
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  7. Sep 29, 2015 at 3:37 PM
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    I thought about that but it's a bit hard to find a spot to mount the camera. I thought about doing two in the grille but ill try to get one working for now
     
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  8. Sep 29, 2015 at 5:09 PM
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    I got it to work! The only problem is that the signal is flipped because I bought a backup camera instead of front facing camera. So the picture is upside down and the lines are right side up.

    image.jpg
     
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  9. Sep 29, 2015 at 5:09 PM
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    That's awesome! How are you switching between cams?
     
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  10. Sep 29, 2015 at 5:12 PM
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    camera is upside down????

    front vs rear cam should flip side to side not upside down
     
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    From www.aliexpress.com Product ID: 532714808 Free waterproof wide angle toyota tacoma (car big emblem) logo car/auto/vehicle front view camera (with switch system)

    Toyotya front camera PM.jpg
     
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    rotate the camera 180°
     
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  13. Sep 29, 2015 at 5:39 PM
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    Sub'd. I've been wanting to do this since I got my truck!!!
     
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  14. Sep 29, 2015 at 5:42 PM
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    Call Ol' Boy mCat and get a group buy started! Let's get this dog and pony show on the road!
     
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    Ill try out another camera. I bought a cheap Amazon camera for 15$ that I used. Quality looks like crap compared to the factory camera in the tailgate. I'll see if I can order another one that's better quality and faces the right way.

    I have seen the emblem camera but I did the satoshi mod so the emblem went away a while ago.

    The switch I used is a simple toggle switch I had laying around. Just on and off. I will change it out to a 3 position one so I can use the other camera too if I find a spot for it.
     
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    As far as group buy, I'll ask as soon as I get the guy some instructional pictures.
     
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    :woot::yay::yes: thank you @mCat we appreciate your legwork!
     
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  19. Sep 30, 2015 at 4:15 AM
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    Interesting thread. Look forward to seeing more progress. You're doing an excellent job! Sub'd
     
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    Ok guys just to keep everyone updated, everything I have works fine(except the camera view being upside down, but that's a minor camera issue). I'll be away about a week and half on a roadtrip to Yellowstone for backpacking but I'll ask the guys at camera source if they can get a few kits ready for sale as well as some group pricing back to me.

    He hasn't told me an exact price on the stuff but I expect somewhere between $1-$1000 range(joke, I have no clue).

    The kit fits all second gens, there will be two harnesses with the kit(unless they decide to only send one) that will either fit the 05-12 radios or the 13-15 radios.

    I have both harnesses, but I only need the 13-15 one but the other one is basically useless without the control box that comes with the kit.

    Anyone interested in a kit please start a list in this forum with a number and your name.
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