Blind spot camera on Model X

[Royalpopat]

Does anyone know the real reason why Model X can't have blind spot camera feature when the turn signal is used? It will a great thing to have on the console screen behind the steering.

Could not find this question so posted a new one, apologies if its a repeat.

 

[Les236]

I would like to know this too. My display shows cars around me, but that's not the same as having the camera come on.

 

[guicane]

I thought on MCU2 that would happen? I am tempted to go MCU2 but now I might not...

 

[WinterX]

S/X Refresh has it. So, probably using it as a reason to force upgrade. No reason tech wise that MCU2 couldn't support this.

 

[glide]

S/X Refresh has it. So, probably using it as a reason to force upgrade. No reason tech wise that MCU2 couldn't support this.

Not sure that is entirely true. Some of the older camera designs would result in light bleed that would obscure the picture.

I’m sure the “forced upgrade” also factors in though.

 

[Les236]

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I thought on MCU2 that would happen? I am tempted to go MCU2 but now I might not...

I have MCU2 and it didn't happen. I am still glad that I upgraded, as it is so much more responsive than MCU1

 

[scottf200]

I've posted about it here and there. I would *love* this (have one main eye). I've tweeted some about it.

Pre-refresh S / X now officially known as “Legacy” in terms of software

+1 100% agree Especially when a Hyundai that cost 1/3rd the money can do it.

teslamotorsclub.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1475593777205202953

 

[ngng]

I don't need fancy cameras in then screen. Give me a simple indicator on each mirror like every other car.

 

[Royalpopat]

@Green how did you make that happen?

 

[scottf200]

I don't need fancy cameras in then screen. Give me a simple indicator on each mirror like every other car.

A benefit is that the display is more in your line-of-sight looking forward (ie. where there would be a higher chance of cars braking, pedestrians, etc). As well the outside mirrors (disappearing in the future) are off to the sides so even with peripheral vision you have to turn your head/focus. In my case, with a bad eye, the more front line-of-sight is significantly a better choice.

 

[Seattle Tom]

I also don’t think there is a technical blocker here. After we’ve upgraded a legacy S or X with MCU2 and cameras (for FSD), the vehicle should support the blind spot camera. Tesla is just excluding vehicles that it doesn’t want to support.

this bugs me, but I’m more bugged by not having live sentry view - a feature which clearly can be supported by our cars as well.

 

[dannycamps]

I applaud Tesla for adding the feature to the new S and X (refresh models) but I think I'd rather see the video image displayed in the IC vs. the MCU display.

Also not sure there is a good reason aside from planned obsolescence that the feature wouldn't be included minimally in Raven-based S and X cars (but also all MCU cars with AP2.5+ camera hardware).

See the feature matrix at the bottom of this page:

Introducing Software V11.0 | Tesla

www.tesla.com

 

[simmonds]

I have an x refresh and can’t change the image location.

 

[glide]

I have an x refresh and can’t change the image location.

That feature is not available for the S/X currently.

 

[Huncowboy]

That feature is not available for the S/X currently.

Yup. Can't move it in my S either. I was excited about this feature as the bottom of the screen is a bad location. Do you think it is coming?