Accessory Control Module (ACM), Front/Rear Cam & RCA Video Source
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Just want to share with you how fun this project is. Main tasks of this project are major surgery of our member Freed0m's Hamman/Dinan E60, and add some new organs (ACM, front camera, rear camera & RCA video source)
In order to install, I have to remove just a few things from inside the car:
Open up some covers in engine compartment to feed front cam wire through firewall into cabin
Here are Universal CAN controller (on the left) and Accessory Control Module (right with blue connector)
Back up cam is Vizualogic Hindsight C-1000. It's quite heavy and big though, but image quality is top notch. It has proprietary S-video type connector. Two pins are composite signals and the other two are power and ground. I must custom-made these wiring set to accomodate that proprietary connector. Total are 3 customed made wires. It's quite challenge and feel very rewarding when it works the way it means to be.
DVD Player in action
Front camera view
Rear camera view
That's all for now
Fred
In order to install, I have to remove just a few things from inside the car:
Open up some covers in engine compartment to feed front cam wire through firewall into cabin
Here are Universal CAN controller (on the left) and Accessory Control Module (right with blue connector)
Back up cam is Vizualogic Hindsight C-1000. It's quite heavy and big though, but image quality is top notch. It has proprietary S-video type connector. Two pins are composite signals and the other two are power and ground. I must custom-made these wiring set to accomodate that proprietary connector. Total are 3 customed made wires. It's quite challenge and feel very rewarding when it works the way it means to be.
DVD Player in action
Front camera view
Rear camera view
That's all for now
Fred
Awesome work Fred! 
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Fred - You are one sick bastard! That one shot with all the wires just scares me! You are crazy, but you are a genius! I'm calling you McGyver from now on.
Hey Van - How are the new camera's?
Hey Van - How are the new camera's?
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My Ride: 2007 E63 M6: Silverstone Metallic... Fully loaded2005 DINAN5 (545i): Jet Black... Fully loaded1955 Chevy: Custom
C's, will find out tomorrow (I am sure everyting will be fantastic 
) ... I have Fred's 550i at the moment, everything functions well with his ACM & cams 
No more ramming my Hamann front bumper into the curb when parking 
) ... I have Fred's 550i at the moment, everything functions well with his ACM & cams No more ramming my Hamann front bumper into the curb when parking
Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='490071' date='Nov 4 2007, 08:25 PM
Fred - You are one sick bastard! That one shot with all the wires just scares me! You are crazy, but you are a genius! I'm calling you McGyver from now on.
Hey Van - How's are the new camera's?
Hey Van - How's are the new camera's?
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Fred, as always, I'm SUPER impressed!! By the way, what was your major in college? Electrical engineering??? Just curious, because I find your knowledge of automobile/electrical know-how quite fascinating!
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My Ride: 2007 E63 M6: Silverstone Metallic... Fully loaded2005 DINAN5 (545i): Jet Black... Fully loaded1955 Chevy: Custom
I believe Fred has earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering 
Originally Posted by Roleez' post='490091' date='Nov 4 2007, 09:09 PM
Fred, as always, I'm SUPER impressed!! By the way, what was your major in college? Electrical engineering??? Just curious, because I find your knowledge of automobile/electrical know-how quite fascinating!