Multi-camera / Quad-camera solution for Model S / X

[NoCharge]

Let us know if you need someone to help with the testing of the unit.

 

[S-ALSET]

Great News Tommy! I suggest you offer the system with the non-stock Right and Left Cameras if its ready! I dont think many of us mind drilling mirrors, and possibly side view angle will be better with the cameras on the mirrors.

 

[KyleDay]

Great News Tommy! I suggest you offer the system with the non-stock Right and Left Cameras if its ready! I dont think many of us mind drilling mirrors, and possibly side view angle will be better with the cameras on the mirrors.

Especially those of us with AP 2.0 (not 2.5) cars that have RCCC color filter cameras where an image off the repeater cameras may look weird and the 3rd party RGB cameras may give a better picture than the repeater cameras

 

[BearBu]

Just did a quick testing tonight with 3 Fisheye AHD cameras (installed on my AP1 Model S).

Here are the pics FYI

Frontview camera (180degree super wide viewing angle)


Left side view camera (180degree super wide viewing angle)


Right side view camera (180degree super wide viewing angle) with 90 degree rotated




Is it viable to have all the side views to be shown like the left side view (horizontal view), or shown in the form of vertical view (like the right side view) from the above demo pics?

 

[Gixx1300R]

interested

 

[S-ALSET]

Just did a quick testing tonight with 3 Fisheye AHD cameras (installed on my AP1 Model S).

Here are the pics FYI

Frontview camera (180degree super wide viewing angle)
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Left side view camera (180degree super wide viewing angle)
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Right side view camera (180degree super wide viewing angle) with 90 degree rotated

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Is it viable to have all the side views to be shown like the left side view (horizontal view), or shown in the form of vertical view (like the right side view) from the above demo pics?

I think the right and left cameras should be like:

This aspect ratio is more optimized for the car's length

GREAT JOB BEAR BU CANT WAIT!

 

[Tes La Ferrari]

Amazing work @BearBu !

How soon do you think the whole kit will be available for purchase for AP2+ vehicles ?

What do you think the projected cost to buy will end up being on this ?

FWIW, i think the drilled in camera is definitely the way to go - looks sooooooooooo much better aesthetically.

And I definitely think the best quality cameras are the way to go 4K would be amazing - but at least 1080p

 

[BearBu]

Thanks guys!

I need some input from you guys about the OSD (graphic overlay) for each of leftview , right view and Frontview

Initially I only make single arrow.

Gimme some idea if convenience

Graphic Limitation:
- resolution : 1280 x 720
- file format : .bmp
- color depth : 8bit
- use of color : Max. 6 colors

Thanks
Tommy

 

[BearBu]

This is an example of leftview with OSD overlay added

 

[BearBu]

How about this:

Left view with OSD:

Rightview with OSD

Frontview with OSD

 

[BearBu]

Amazing work @BearBu !

How soon do you think the whole kit will be available for purchase for AP2+ vehicles ?

What do you think the projected cost to buy will end up being on this ?

FWIW, i think the drilled in camera is definitely the way to go - looks sooooooooooo much better aesthetically.

And I definitely think the best quality cameras are the way to go 4K would be amazing - but at least 1080p

Don't have timeline about the production schedule, as this board is still in development, still a few hardware / software modification has got to be done.

The total cost of this kit (including 3 fisheye AHD camera) would be similar to the HDMI Interface Box. Still finding the AHD camera with better image quality

For the camera resolution, it has to be the 720p camera because the output resolution on the MCU is 720p

 

[StarLog]

I like the yellow positioner more then the arrow.

 

[S-ALSET]

I like the arrow - IMO is less intrusive. I also think the graphic is not needed for the front since its always on by default unless reverse is selected or the blinker right?

 

[KyleDay]

I wouldn't recommend any graphic. It's self evident.

 

[BearBu]

Just upload a testing video. This video showing the switching between the AHD leftview camera and stock rearview camera.

Please note that the switching "to" or "from" the stock rearview camera requires approx. 1 second (for AP0, AP1) and it's around 0.5 for AP2.0/AP2.5/AP3.0. It's the image detection issue from the MCU.

 

[BearBu]

The CANBus control F/W in the Quad-cam board is finished, will test the function and make some demo videos tomorrow night.

 

[S-ALSET]

I agree with @kdday no markings are really needed, Great Job @BearBu cant wait! I actually hit my front bumper recently... You came to mind

 

[Tes La Ferrari]

Don't have timeline about the production schedule, as this board is still in development, still a few hardware / software modification has got to be done.

The total cost of this kit (including 3 fisheye AHD camera) would be similar to the HDMI Interface Box. Still finding the AHD camera with better image quality

For the camera resolution, it has to be the 720p camera because the output resolution on the MCU is 720p

Thanks @BearBu .

How much is the HDMI Interface box ?

And would you need to buy both for this to work ? ( or do you think you might sell a single plug and play kit including cameras and everything needed to have working surround cameras ?

Also, is it possible to take a board and cameras from a different manufacturer ie Mercedes or BMW and use that ?

 

[SUPRKAR]

I agree I don't think any markings are necessary..
Any chance we can get two options I hate fisheye. So we can buy cameras with fisheye or cameras without.
PLEASE...

 

[KyleDay]

I agree I don't think any markings are necessary..
Any chance we can get two options I hate fisheye. So we can buy cameras with fisheye or cameras without.
PLEASE...

I agree I'd love side cameras without fisheye too