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

[S-ALSET]

Here is the demo of using the “Next song” button as the switching mechanism between the stock rearview channel and the 3-cam board channel

Awesome @BearBu what is the next step?

 

[BearBu]

Awesome @BearBu what is the next step?

next step is to crack the signal from the repeater cameras. But so far it's not going so well, the decoder board still has some technical problem

 

[SUPRKAR]

Tommy I'd like to propose a question to you.
I have an early car no autopilot. Suppose I were to buy Tesla cameras left and right I am talkin about the cameras from Tesla the ones they install I would have the cameras that mount nicely into my fender. I could then run the wire to your interface box and have rear left and right Tesla cameras and then come up with some camera for the front.
Let me know what you think if this might be possible.

 

[Jillmark99]

Tommy I'd like to propose a question to you.
I have an early car no autopilot. Suppose I were to buy Tesla cameras left and right I am talkin about the cameras from Tesla the ones they install I would have the cameras that mount nicely into my fender. I could then run the wire to your interface box and have rear left and right Tesla cameras and then come up with some camera for the front.
Let me know what you think if this might be possible.

I am hoping to do the exact same thing. I have already installed the fender cameras in my model S. Now I’m just waiting on the interface hardware to be completed. Hopefully Tommy can get it finished and working properly in the near future. I can’t wait to have blind spot cameras.

 

[SUPRKAR]

I am hoping to do the exact same thing. I have already installed the fender cameras in my model S. Now I’m just waiting on the interface hardware to be completed. Hopefully Tommy can get it finished and working properly in the near future. I can’t wait to have blind spot cameras.

 

[SUPRKAR]

I'm wondering how the cameras fit and where you got them from did you purchase them directly from Tesla or on eBay. If I can get the cameras I'm thinking of plugging it into the rear Tesla input just to see what happens if we get a picture

 

[StarLog]

Here is another thread, where we installed the stuff.

360 surround view + HDMI kit testing

 

[Jillmark99]

I'm wondering how the cameras fit and where you got them from did you purchase them directly from Tesla or on eBay. If I can get the cameras I'm thinking of plugging it into the rear Tesla input just to see what happens if we get a picture

They fit 100% perfect in my model S. I bought them on eBay. The cameras were from a 2018 Model 3

 

[SUPRKAR]

Tommy...Any news on when this might be ready or have you given up on the project.?

 

[Webby]

Hi Bearbu, have you given more thought to making a decoder board for the side repeaters? I have an AP1 MS refresh, replacing the side markers with side repeater cameras from a salvage car. I want my car to appear as if it has Sentry Mode to the casual observer...maybe they won’t key my car again if they think they’re being watched. I already own your HDMI switch, don’t need 360 viewing for driving the car, solely want to capture side/rear footage as a security feature, and I would buy such a thing from you. I wonder how many other AP1 owners might be interested in the same upgrade?

Thanks!

Hi Akikiki,

Cannot use the repeater camera (AP2.0 and +) because the signal is different...it's getting complicated to decode the LVDS signal from repeater cameras. Maybe I will make a stand-alone decoder board for repeater camera / B-pillar camera later for fun.

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[Webby]

They fit 100% perfect in my model S. I bought them on eBay. The cameras were from a 2018 Model 3

I’m interested in same function as you, @Jillmark99, have already procured side repeaters from my local body shop.

 

[Jillmark99]

I’m interested in same function as you, @Jillmark99, have already procured side repeaters from my local body shop.

I’m just waiting on Tommy to finish up the system. My fender cameras have been install for months. I more so want it for blind spot when driving and have the fender cameras come on when I turn on my signal.

 

[Webby]

I’m just waiting on Tommy to finish up the system. My fender cameras have been install for months. I more so want it for blind spot when driving and have the fender cameras come on when I turn on my signal.

Did you install yourself, and was it simple pop-out-in procedure, or a complex dismantling process?

 

[BearBu]

sorry for the belated update.

development update:
- decoded the video signal from repeater camera yesterday. As far as I know that all cameras use the same CMOS sensor, which means the decoder board can decode the b-pillar camera and other cameras too
- the image color, quality is not right, need further fine-tune
- next step is to do the image fine-tune and create a FPDLink bridge between the camera and AP board (that's the most difficult technical issue needed to be solved), hope we can make solve it soon!

 

[Webby]

sorry for the belated update.

development update:
- decoded the video signal from repeater camera yesterday. As far as I know that all cameras use the same CMOS sensor, which means the decoder board can decode the b-pillar camera and other cameras too
- the image color, quality is not right, need further fine-tune
- next step is to do the image fine-tune and create a FPDLink bridge between the camera and AP board (that's the most difficult technical issue needed to be solved), hope we can make solve it soon!

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That's great news, thanks for the update Tommy!

 

[DrHoon]

Cool, I’d been keen for the side/repeater integration

 

[Jillmark99]

Did you install yourself, and was it simple pop-out-in procedure, or a complex dismantling process?

It’s simple to replace them. Less than 5 minutes per fender. Pop out the old ones and pop in the new ones.

 

[cliffud]

It’s simple to replace them. Less than 5 minutes per fender. Pop out the old ones and pop in the new ones.

Did you have to access anything behind the fender? Or is it just a pop out the bottom part first and then pull it out?

 

[Jillmark99]

Did you have to access anything behind the fender? Or is it just a pop out the bottom part first and then pull it out?

Just reach in behind through the wheel well inner fender and pop it out. It’s really simple.

 

[what_the_frunk]

I would also love to have a sentry mode type functionality on my AP1 MS. Subscribed!