A backup camera for $50!!!!!!!!!!!

[lostcreekranch]

Here is the magnetic base I'm using for my front camera. Very strong magnet with a 1/4"-20 post. Working on the protective bracket for the camera.

Amazon.com : Grifiti Nootle Magnetic Foot 1/4 20 Threaded for Mini Ball Heads, Pan Heads, iPad Tripod Mounts, Cameras, iPhone Holders, Brackets, Music Stands, and Photography Light Stands : Camera & Photo

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[s219]

Thought I'd post some pics from my install -- bought the screen and two cameras, and started with one aiming back on the ROPS. My real goal is to have a front camera on the bucket or loader frame, but that is more complex so I am still working out details. Started with the rear mount as practice.



I used 3M gray tape to mount camera to underside of ROPS, using hairdryer to warm up all surfaces before attaching for better results. Used a combination of split loom tubing and flexible braided wire wrap to run wiring. The braided stuff is good for places like a ROPS hinge or front loader pin where the cable needs to flex.

Screen was mounted above my loader joystick with a custom bracket, and it's a great location. There is a lot of vibration at idle, but it's smooth at higher RPMs. I may see if I can augment the support a little to keep the screen more stable at idle, but that may be a lost cause on a tractor (I rarely would be operating at idle and looking at screen anyhow).

Was going to get a camera without lines, but didn't want to spend more. I noticed that the cameras I got have a different gridline style than shown in the first post here, even though it seems to be the same product from Amazon. Must be typical Chinese parts swapping.

For switched 12V, I added another connector to the accessory lug on the ignition key, as that was the cleanest way I could see doing it on my L3200. Used the same gauge wiring as other wires on the switch, so that run of wiring will be protected by the key switch fuse. Downstream, I added fuse holders for the cameras and the screen already came with one.

Wasn't sure where to stuff all the various wiring, but while looking for a place to mount a plastic electrical box, I found the perfect spot for the wiring that doesn't need a box -- inside the cross tube for the front loader mount frame. It's in a good location to route all wires from behind, and has plenty of room. I will rig up some sort of cap/plug to cover the open end.

Still working out where to put the front camera, but it would have to be on part of the loader frame or bucket to be the most usable for loader work (which often has the bucket raised above hood level when I need to see something). Was thinking about a vertical post mounted to the front loader cross member, but it would need to be 12-16" tall at least, and I worry that vibration would have a camera on the end of a stick shaking around too much. Plus it would rarely be at the right angle. So now I am thinking of making a little armored box just behind the top bucket lip, and put the camera there. It would keep firewood and other stuff from bouncing directly onto the camera, and I could add a little piece of plexiglass to the front to keep dirt and materials from spilling in. Any other ideas are welcome!

Thanks to the OP for posting this info. For the price, can't be beat, even if it gets trashed after a while. Being an open station tractor that is stored indoors, I am not too worried about the screen. I'll keep a ziplock back in my toolbox and throw that over the screen if I have to operate in the rain.

 

[Xfaxman]

Thought I'd post some pics from my install -- bought the screen and two cameras, and started with one aiming back on the ROPS. My real goal is to have a front camera on the bucket or loader frame, but that is more complex so I am still working out details. Started with the rear mount as practice.
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Still working out where to put the front camera, but it would have to be on part of the loader frame or bucket to be the most usable for loader work (which often has the bucket raised above hood level when I need to see something). Was thinking about a vertical post mounted to the front loader cross member, but it would need to be 12-16" tall at least, and I worry that vibration would have a camera on the end of a stick shaking around too much. Plus it would rarely be at the right angle. So now I am thinking of making a little armored box just behind the top bucket lip, and put the camera there. It would keep firewood and other stuff from bouncing directly onto the camera, and I could add a little piece of plexiglass to the front to keep dirt and materials from spilling in. Any other ideas are welcome!
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Different camera, but I put it in a piece of rectangular tubing.

 

[s219]

Different camera, but I put it in a piece of rectangular tubing.

Yeah, that's what i was thinking -- I can bolt a piece of rectangular tubing 1.5" high x 2" wide and 2-3" deep on top of the bucket lip, and stick the camera in that. Thanks for the pics.

 

[Threepoint]

Thought I'd post some pics from my install -- bought the screen and two cameras, and started with one aiming back on the ROPS. My real goal is to have a front camera on the bucket or loader frame, but that is more complex so I am still working out details. Started with the rear mount as practice.

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Was going to get a camera without lines, but didn't want to spend more. I noticed that the cameras I got have a different gridline style than shown in the first post here, even though it seems to be the same product from Amazon. Must be typical Chinese parts swapping.

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Still working out where to put the front camera, but it would have to be on part of the loader frame or bucket to be the most usable for loader work (which often has the bucket raised above hood level when I need to see something). [snip].

Nice job adapting the backup system to an open station tractor. :thumbsup: The gridlines/guidelines on your camera are indeed different from the ones on the camera linked at the start of this thread (which I also installed). Yours I think are less distracting than mine when trying to see what's going on with a rear implement, e.g, inside the box of a box blade or at the cutting edge of a scrape blade. (See my pics at post no.120 on p. 12). I originally liked the guidelines, but recently ordered a non-guideline version to swap out. Just a few dollars more.

On your plans for a front camera, I'm wondering how it would be any more useful to you, as a practical matter, mounted on the loader bucket or loader arms. Seems to me that would make it unnecessarily vulnerable, and if you're using a wired camera, make it more difficult to run and protect the wire. What would you plan on using it to see other than what's going on at ground level when the bucket is down and you're picking up material or "dozing"? I was thinking it would be best to mount it on a sturdy 12" or 15" post fixed to the top of the grill guard, so you could see the bucket's cutting edge on the ground. I take your point about vibration, but if the camera weighs nothing, so if the post were sturdy enough, I don't think there would be any more vibration than on the bucket or loader arm itself.

 

[Threepoint]

Here is the magnetic base I'm using for my front camera. Very strong magnet with a 1/4"-20 post. Working on the protective bracket for the camera.

Amazon.com : Grifiti Nootle Magnetic Foot 1/4 20 Threaded for Mini Ball Heads, Pan Heads, iPad Tripod Mounts, Cameras, iPhone Holders, Brackets, Music Stands, and Photography Light Stands : Camera & Photo

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Rick, looking forward to seeing what you come up with for a bracket, and where you'll be mounting the front camera. Are you using wireless or a wired? I'm planning to add one soon myself, as my monitor supports two cameras, toggling between channels. It also allows me to flip the view on the screen if necessary, as some backup cameras intentionally show a reversed view.

The magnetic base you're using looks like a good one. I was also thinking of just picking up a HF magnet for this if I don't do a more permanent mount. It has a 95 lb pull. 66mm Round Magnet

 

[94BULLITT]

Thought I'd post some pics from my install -- bought the screen and two cameras, and started with one aiming back on the ROPS. My real goal is to have a front camera on the bucket or loader frame, but that is more complex so I am still working out details. Started with the rear mount as practice.

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I used 3M gray tape to mount camera to underside of ROPS, using hairdryer to warm up all surfaces before attaching for better results. Used a combination of split loom tubing and flexible braided wire wrap to run wiring. The braided stuff is good for places like a ROPS hinge or front loader pin where the cable needs to flex.

Screen was mounted above my loader joystick with a custom bracket, and it's a great location. There is a lot of vibration at idle, but it's smooth at higher RPMs. I may see if I can augment the support a little to keep the screen more stable at idle, but that may be a lost cause on a tractor (I rarely would be operating at idle and looking at screen anyhow).

Was going to get a camera without lines, but didn't want to spend more. I noticed that the cameras I got have a different gridline style than shown in the first post here, even though it seems to be the same product from Amazon. Must be typical Chinese parts swapping.

For switched 12V, I added another connector to the accessory lug on the ignition key, as that was the cleanest way I could see doing it on my L3200. Used the same gauge wiring as other wires on the switch, so that run of wiring will be protected by the key switch fuse. Downstream, I added fuse holders for the cameras and the screen already came with one.

Wasn't sure where to stuff all the various wiring, but while looking for a place to mount a plastic electrical box, I found the perfect spot for the wiring that doesn't need a box -- inside the cross tube for the front loader mount frame. It's in a good location to route all wires from behind, and has plenty of room. I will rig up some sort of cap/plug to cover the open end.

Still working out where to put the front camera, but it would have to be on part of the loader frame or bucket to be the most usable for loader work (which often has the bucket raised above hood level when I need to see something). Was thinking about a vertical post mounted to the front loader cross member, but it would need to be 12-16" tall at least, and I worry that vibration would have a camera on the end of a stick shaking around too much. Plus it would rarely be at the right angle. So now I am thinking of making a little armored box just behind the top bucket lip, and put the camera there. It would keep firewood and other stuff from bouncing directly onto the camera, and I could add a little piece of plexiglass to the front to keep dirt and materials from spilling in. Any other ideas are welcome!

Thanks to the OP for posting this info. For the price, can't be beat, even if it gets trashed after a while. Being an open station tractor that is stored indoors, I am not too worried about the screen. I'll keep a ziplock back in my toolbox and throw that over the screen if I have to operate in the rain.

Thanks for sharing your install It looks good:thumbsup:

 

[lostcreekranch]

Rick, looking forward to seeing what you come up with for a bracket, and where you'll be mounting the front camera. Are you using wireless or a wired? I'm planning to add one soon myself, as my monitor supports two cameras, toggling between channels. It also allows me to flip the view on the screen if necessary, as some backup cameras intentionally show a reversed view. The magnetic base you're using looks like a good one. I was also thinking of just picking up a HF magnet for this if I don't do a more permanent mount. It has a 95 lb pull. 66mm Round Magnet

Threepoint;

Kinda got stalled on camera mount for front as have been upgrading my grill guard, adding expanded metal and clevis block for tie down chain. Once I get it remounted and look at angles will probably add a short piece of pipe to top of grill guard to allow camera to get good view into bucket. The angle at top of guard neatens up top of expanded metal and provides a flat surface for camera mount or pipe height extension.



Since camera need power haven't seen big benefit in wireless camera.

I like your HF magnet idea. Had not seen that one before.

Hope to get back to this in next couple of weeks and will post results.

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[PILOON]

Use a magnet mount for the FEL, just keep it short perhaps even no leg so as to eliminate wiggle.
Since cameras are intended to be externally mounted they are waterproof by design
As to back up lines if you scan thru the programs (one of the buttons on display) you will come to a selection that has no lines.
Mine has narrow, wide and none as options. (and I suspect they are all the same)

 

[andrec999]

I just got mine yesterday, but still trying to figure out the wires from the camera to transmitter to receiver and finally to the screen.
Instructions are useless, to say the least, I had to read the comments on Amazone to find out what the blue wire was for (backup lights on car or truck).
What is the long yellow cord for. I cant figure it out as it has two male end.
Thanks for your help.