Backup camera added to RK55HC

[gunny0628]

Added a camera up front and one on the back.







1080p resolution on a 2mp camera

7” monitor

 

[gunny0628]

And yeah it’s lazy. I could easily turn around and look. But it has a little cool factor and what the heck, it’s my tractor.

 

[davrow]

Thanks for the update, gunny!

 

[Qapla]

Can't wait to see it up close and personal

 

[thekkfan]

No, its not lazy. I couldn't see my pallet fork tips when they are right off the ground and level. I can now.

I can also swivel my rear one and keep an eye on haybine and baler without breaking my neck all day! Last week I used the rear one to watch my flail mower while trimming the side ditch for alignment.

 

[gunny0628]

Nicely done. I don’t feel so lazy now.

 

[bridge4]

Could you take a few shots with it at night? I'd like to see how it works in the dark!

 

[markie61]

No, its not lazy. I couldn't see my pallet fork tips when they are right off the ground and level. I can now.

I can also swivel my rear one and keep an eye on haybine and baler without breaking my neck all day! Last week I used the rear one to watch my flail mower while trimming the side ditch for alignment.

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That's a pretty sweet setup! Is there a thread where you list your components (brand/source/cost?)

 

[gunny0628]

I bought this....

Fookoo Ⅱ HD Backup Camera System Kit,7''1080P Reversing Monitor+IP69 Waterproof Rear View Camera,Sharp CCD Chip, 100% Not Wash Up,Truck/Semi-Trailer/Box Truck/RV (FHD2-Wired) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JQC51NB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vyypDbJ3HS7DG

The company has been great about service. Yes it is an expensive setup. But they are sending a replacement camera at no cost and expectation of a return for one of the cameras that is having some interference.

I used magnets to mount the camera on the back and front. This way I can move it as I want to.

The wiring was pretty straight forward, zip tie it out of the way and ran it through a rubber grommet in the floor. I tied it into the power on one of the fuses.

 

[markie61]

I bought this....

Thanks Gunny! I badly want to make an off-color remark about the camera's brand name ("Twins, Basil! Twins!!!" - Austin Powers), but probably should keep these RK threads family-friendly...