Any interest in Back up camera ?
11-04-2009, 09:36 AM
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That BMW OEM reverse camera is not IR enabled.
Also I would be very interested to see the BMW PDC graphics on top of the reverse image. I hope you don't mean the distance label like some manufacturers offer.
Also I would be very interested to see the BMW PDC graphics on top of the reverse image. I hope you don't mean the distance label like some manufacturers offer.
11-04-2009, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='1046895' date='Nov 4 2009, 10:23 AM
I've done so much research in this area so I thought I'll comment.
You WILL need an integration module for this to be visible on the idrive screen. This can be either ACM/Dension AVR/Nav-TV or BMW's own OEM reverse camera modules.
You WILL NOT get the PDC display on the screen, you have to either choose between PDC graphics or the camera image. The PDC beeps will still be there.
It does replace one of your licence plate lights but you dont loose a light because this has one, however it may not match your other side, so worth thinking about.
You WILL need an integration module for this to be visible on the idrive screen. This can be either ACM/Dension AVR/Nav-TV or BMW's own OEM reverse camera modules.
You WILL NOT get the PDC display on the screen, you have to either choose between PDC graphics or the camera image. The PDC beeps will still be there.
It does replace one of your licence plate lights but you dont loose a light because this has one, however it may not match your other side, so worth thinking about.
To the OP. This looks like a great mod. Hope to see some installed pics of it working.
11-04-2009, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='1047008' date='Nov 4 2009, 10:36 AM
That BMW OEM reverse camera is not IR enabled.
Also I would be very interested to see the BMW PDC graphics on top of the reverse image. I hope you don't mean the distance label like some manufacturers offer.
Attachment 93539
Also I would be very interested to see the BMW PDC graphics on top of the reverse image. I hope you don't mean the distance label like some manufacturers offer.
Attachment 93539
I'll try to post a picture as soon as I'll get it ... I have in in PDF, but can't copy and past it ...
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I wanted to jump in here and clarify the facts on the two camera systems being discussed.
1) The BMW system consists of the ACM ( accessory control menu ) and the optional backup camera kit. Check realoem.com for part numbers in the retrofits section. This part is not available in all markets ( such as North America ) so you might have to use an importer to get it. There is no programming needed* This unit has front / rear camera inputs and DVD input. You have your choice of PDC or camera image. There is no split screen. This unit works on all E60 with the square LVDS video display cable. You can use factory or aftermarket cameras with the unit. There are no parking guidelines generated by the ACM, however if you use an aftermarket camera with that feature, it will appear on the screen. As a bonus you get a coolant temperature gage.
2) The aftermarket systems are can bus based units that have 2 video inputs + rear camera input. You can use factory or aftermarket cameras. This unit can be programmed to generate parking guidelines. You are not limited to just PDC or just camera image. You can have split screen camera with PDC image, picture in picture, full screen PDC, or full screen camera image. Those options are selected using the star button on the steering wheel. You also have full screen or split screen options on the video inputs. This unit is video input only, so for DVD you have to have the aux input feature enabled. There are two versions of this unit, one if for the square LVDS connector and one is for the new round connector.
* the ACM would need programming to run DVD or USB audio if the aux input is not enabled, however US dealers can add this feature.
1) The BMW system consists of the ACM ( accessory control menu ) and the optional backup camera kit. Check realoem.com for part numbers in the retrofits section. This part is not available in all markets ( such as North America ) so you might have to use an importer to get it. There is no programming needed* This unit has front / rear camera inputs and DVD input. You have your choice of PDC or camera image. There is no split screen. This unit works on all E60 with the square LVDS video display cable. You can use factory or aftermarket cameras with the unit. There are no parking guidelines generated by the ACM, however if you use an aftermarket camera with that feature, it will appear on the screen. As a bonus you get a coolant temperature gage.
2) The aftermarket systems are can bus based units that have 2 video inputs + rear camera input. You can use factory or aftermarket cameras. This unit can be programmed to generate parking guidelines. You are not limited to just PDC or just camera image. You can have split screen camera with PDC image, picture in picture, full screen PDC, or full screen camera image. Those options are selected using the star button on the steering wheel. You also have full screen or split screen options on the video inputs. This unit is video input only, so for DVD you have to have the aux input feature enabled. There are two versions of this unit, one if for the square LVDS connector and one is for the new round connector.
* the ACM would need programming to run DVD or USB audio if the aux input is not enabled, however US dealers can add this feature.
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Originally Posted by doba_s' post='1046672' date='Nov 3 2009, 11:23 PM
Hey guys,
I don't post here a lot, but decided to see if there is any interest in getting a "rear view camera" for your car ... I am working on putting a kit together that will be pretty much "plug and play" without making any changes to your trunk and without loosing your trunk lock. The system will be hooked up to your iDrive system and as an option you will be able to add a front view camera, night vision system and play movies from your iPod or Iphone as well.
Here are some quick pics of the camera on my car ( it is not hooked up yet, I am just test fitting it)
If you think this is something that you would like to have, feel free to pm me or e-mail me ( doba_s@mac.com ). Like I said, I don't post here a lot, so the best way to contact me will be via e-mail !
I don't post here a lot, but decided to see if there is any interest in getting a "rear view camera" for your car ... I am working on putting a kit together that will be pretty much "plug and play" without making any changes to your trunk and without loosing your trunk lock. The system will be hooked up to your iDrive system and as an option you will be able to add a front view camera, night vision system and play movies from your iPod or Iphone as well.
Here are some quick pics of the camera on my car ( it is not hooked up yet, I am just test fitting it)
If you think this is something that you would like to have, feel free to pm me or e-mail me ( doba_s@mac.com ). Like I said, I don't post here a lot, so the best way to contact me will be via e-mail !
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Originally Posted by jagbagri' post='1047503' date='Nov 4 2009, 08:03 PM
All sound very interesting so am I in it... very interested. I'll also like to see it in action and the install DIY kind pictures and hopefully some kind of install help, if needed as I live in the same neck of woods as the OP..
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It would be great to have somebody from this forum to participate in the installation of the kit on their car ...
I did a quick camera fitting test on e60 M5 and it fits very nice !
Here are a few pictures ... Sorry for the car being so dirty ( not my car but still feel bad for it )
11-04-2009, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by doba_s' post='1046888' date='Nov 4 2009, 08:16 AM
As fas as I know it doesn't require any additional modules. I will do a test on e60 M5 in a week or so and report back. But I am 99.9% positive that you don't need anything else.
Yes, you will be able to see/hear the PDC sensor diagram on the screen at the same time.
If the license plate light housing is the same as on e60, then it would work on e61 too.
The price is still TBD , but it will be cheaper than BMW OEM kit and it will also give you an option to add extra features like ( night vision, front view camera, ) at extra cost.
Yes, I will do a GBs.
Yes, you will be able to see/hear the PDC sensor diagram on the screen at the same time.
If the license plate light housing is the same as on e60, then it would work on e61 too.
The price is still TBD , but it will be cheaper than BMW OEM kit and it will also give you an option to add extra features like ( night vision, front view camera, ) at extra cost.
Yes, I will do a GBs.
11-04-2009, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='1047008' date='Nov 4 2009, 10:36 AM
That BMW OEM reverse camera is not IR enabled.
Also I would be very interested to see the BMW PDC graphics on top of the reverse image. I hope you don't mean the distance label like some manufacturers offer.
Also I would be very interested to see the BMW PDC graphics on top of the reverse image. I hope you don't mean the distance label like some manufacturers offer.
Bruce, here is a picture of camera+pdc at the same time
Thanks.
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*** QUOTE***It would be great to have somebody from this forum to participate in the installation of the kit on their car ...
I did a quick camera fitting test on e60 M5 and it fits very nice !
Here are a few pictures ... Sorry for the car being so dirty ( not my car but still feel bad for it )*** END QUOTE***
I think you are selling a backup camera + the aftermarket video interface that I talked about right? If your offering a plug and play harness for everything that would be great.
You showed us the rear camera image with the PDC in the top left corner of the screen, I assume your "system" also offers full screen regular, and slit screen right? These images are off the 2010 I showed earlier.
I did a quick camera fitting test on e60 M5 and it fits very nice !
Here are a few pictures ... Sorry for the car being so dirty ( not my car but still feel bad for it )*** END QUOTE***
I think you are selling a backup camera + the aftermarket video interface that I talked about right? If your offering a plug and play harness for everything that would be great.
You showed us the rear camera image with the PDC in the top left corner of the screen, I assume your "system" also offers full screen regular, and slit screen right? These images are off the 2010 I showed earlier.