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Thanks. I don't have any pictures of the bucket camera, but I'll take some this weekend. I can share what I used.
Purchase list:
Ok, so the camera kit comes with the monitor and two cameras. The monitor and cameras JUST need 12V power, there is no need to wire the video signals. The video signals are sent wirelessly and so far that has been a solid signal (E.g. looks as good as wired). The cameras are in nice metal waterproof housings and can be placed outside. They come with metal mounts that you can adjust their angle, and there are multiple screw holes in the mount to either rigid mount it, or just use a center screw so you can twist it. Since I am using magnets, I just used two as I can adjust anyway and with 200 lbs holding force it is solid.
I have my backup camera mounted to the tractor w/ a fixed attachment and it has wiring to the tractor's 12V system, just like the monitor. However, my "bucket/portable" cam was designed to be moved to watch wherever I needed another set of eyes. So it gets its power for the 12V supply with the rechargeable 18650 batteries. That power pack system also has an input so you can CHARGE the batteries using a USB port and I have a USB port in the cab that is powered from the 12V cigarete lighter so I can charge it from the tractor. But with 5 3400mAh batteries, I have 17,000 mAh or 17 Ah of power which is quite a bit for a small battery pack. Those 18650 batteries are impressive. If you don't have a 18650 powered LED flashlight, that is worth having a few of too.
So I wish I could tell you I have a slick case that holds the battery pack and the other camera all together. At this point I just have it working. I am still playing with the final design of how I am going to package them. I like waxman's bucket cam (you can see waxman's posts elsewhere on the forum, he does a very high end customization job on his work) on a stick to get the camera's perspective back more to fit more in. However, since I want my camera to move around, and sometimes not even on the tractor (e.g. I had it pointed at a stump I was working on and found that to be helpful too).
I looked into buying the metal pipe and everything to make a mount that had a plate that my magnets would stick to so I could still move the camera. However, I am going to try a strong selfie stick with tripod like telescoping pole with locks. One strong enough to hold a heavy DSLR which is heavier than the wireless camera. I found this one: Amazon.com : #1 Professional High End Selfie Stick Fugetek FT-568 For Apple, Android, Gopro, & DLSR Cameras, Wireless Bluetooth Remote, US Support : Camera & Photo. I purchased it and plan on mounting it to a metal plate that has multiple magnets to hold it tight. I don't intend it to be on all the time. I am not even sure it will work well, but I like the fact that I can move it. I'll be playing with that this weekend. If it works out, I'll take pictures. I have only had the tractor a week so I am still fine tuning how I want to use my portable second camera. My first goal was just to get it portable with a rechargeable power pack that would last for a loader project. I have accomplished that, so now I am working on improving the ways I can use the camera.
Ok, on to the 2" receivers...
Some key things into my decision:
So I put (3) 4" receivers across the top so I can fabricate stuff in the city on 2" bars and then slide them in. I have easy access to welders/etc in town. I could ALSO have purchased a "blank" SSQA plate and fabricated to that, but I think based on my previous tractor w/ loader, I'll need the bucket or grapple on the most, and when the bucket is on, I can put other things off these receivers. Basically, I can make stuff that I want to quick attach to the bucket. For anything I would use a lot, I think making something custom on a SSQA plate is ideal. But for ad-hoc needs where I have some specific rigging I need, I like the receivers.
So things I already have made:
That last one has been particularly handy. I can bold that to whatever I want to be quick attach and then slide it into the receiver. If what I want to carry is wider and heavier, I have two of these so I can support it on both ends. These units are heavy too (prolly about 40-50 lbs alone). I also put these into the 2" receiver on my box blade to add weight to it.
Basically, my thinking is to use SSQA for large, commonly used attachments/tools, and then use 2" recievers for smaller, less frequently used tools. Often, I am making something up for a specific project and its just much easier to bolt to that last item then it is to buy another $150 blank SSQA plate and modify it. I just reuse the receiver attachments I have to build what I need.
I have also found that the 2" receivers work well with tow straps like this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N4U4G5S
Instead of hooking them on hooks, I just put them into the 2" receiver hole and put the pin through the loop in the strap.
Thanks. I don't have any pictures of the bucket camera, but I'll take some this weekend. I can share what I used.
Purchase list:
- The camera kit (backup and bucket cam): Amazon.com: NEW 9" Wireless Rear VIEW BACK UP monitor with Wireless Transmission Backup Camera FOR FARM TRACTORS DIGITAL WATERPROOF AGRICULTURE Equipment(Included 2 Pcs Digital Wireless Waterproof IR Camera): Car Electronics
- Portable Long Lasting 12V Supply: Amazon.com: QD 185-TY LED Monitor 1865 Battery Charger Box Portable 1865 Power Bank, Regulated 5V 9V 12V, 1A 2.4A USB 2 Ports For iPhone 6 6S Plus iPad Galaxy S7 Nexus Tablet Camera Mp3 Notebook (Black): Cell Phones & Accessories (doubles as a charger for phone if needed and flash light)
- Batteries for the 12V Supply: Amazon.com: [6 PC] NCR1865 B 3.7V 34 mAh Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries for Panasonic: Electronics These are 3400mAh non-protected 18650 batteries (Similar to what is used in Tesla Car battery packs, although it has hundreds of them)
- (2) 112lbs holding strength magnets to allow me to mount anywhere on tractor: CMS Magnetics(R) 112 LBS Holding Power 1.57" Neodymium Round Base Magnet w/ Countersunk Hole - 1 Ct.: Lift Magnets: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
Ok, so the camera kit comes with the monitor and two cameras. The monitor and cameras JUST need 12V power, there is no need to wire the video signals. The video signals are sent wirelessly and so far that has been a solid signal (E.g. looks as good as wired). The cameras are in nice metal waterproof housings and can be placed outside. They come with metal mounts that you can adjust their angle, and there are multiple screw holes in the mount to either rigid mount it, or just use a center screw so you can twist it. Since I am using magnets, I just used two as I can adjust anyway and with 200 lbs holding force it is solid.
I have my backup camera mounted to the tractor w/ a fixed attachment and it has wiring to the tractor's 12V system, just like the monitor. However, my "bucket/portable" cam was designed to be moved to watch wherever I needed another set of eyes. So it gets its power for the 12V supply with the rechargeable 18650 batteries. That power pack system also has an input so you can CHARGE the batteries using a USB port and I have a USB port in the cab that is powered from the 12V cigarete lighter so I can charge it from the tractor. But with 5 3400mAh batteries, I have 17,000 mAh or 17 Ah of power which is quite a bit for a small battery pack. Those 18650 batteries are impressive. If you don't have a 18650 powered LED flashlight, that is worth having a few of too.
So I wish I could tell you I have a slick case that holds the battery pack and the other camera all together. At this point I just have it working. I am still playing with the final design of how I am going to package them. I like waxman's bucket cam (you can see waxman's posts elsewhere on the forum, he does a very high end customization job on his work) on a stick to get the camera's perspective back more to fit more in. However, since I want my camera to move around, and sometimes not even on the tractor (e.g. I had it pointed at a stump I was working on and found that to be helpful too).
I looked into buying the metal pipe and everything to make a mount that had a plate that my magnets would stick to so I could still move the camera. However, I am going to try a strong selfie stick with tripod like telescoping pole with locks. One strong enough to hold a heavy DSLR which is heavier than the wireless camera. I found this one: Amazon.com : #1 Professional High End Selfie Stick Fugetek FT-568 For Apple, Android, Gopro, & DLSR Cameras, Wireless Bluetooth Remote, US Support : Camera & Photo. I purchased it and plan on mounting it to a metal plate that has multiple magnets to hold it tight. I don't intend it to be on all the time. I am not even sure it will work well, but I like the fact that I can move it. I'll be playing with that this weekend. If it works out, I'll take pictures. I have only had the tractor a week so I am still fine tuning how I want to use my portable second camera. My first goal was just to get it portable with a rechargeable power pack that would last for a loader project. I have accomplished that, so now I am working on improving the ways I can use the camera.
Ok, on to the 2" receivers...
Some key things into my decision:
- I don't have welding equipment
- My farm is 90 miles away from where I live.
- My dealer is 108 miles away from the farm
- I can't transport my tractor myself (don't have a truck with big enough towing rating or the trailer to do it)
- Thus if I have a project that needs some innovative front end tool, its expensive to get the tractor to a shop or get a welder to my tractor.
- I could of had receivers and hooks on the bucket, but I just decided to put the hooks on bars that go into the receiver.
So I put (3) 4" receivers across the top so I can fabricate stuff in the city on 2" bars and then slide them in. I have easy access to welders/etc in town. I could ALSO have purchased a "blank" SSQA plate and fabricated to that, but I think based on my previous tractor w/ loader, I'll need the bucket or grapple on the most, and when the bucket is on, I can put other things off these receivers. Basically, I can make stuff that I want to quick attach to the bucket. For anything I would use a lot, I think making something custom on a SSQA plate is ideal. But for ad-hoc needs where I have some specific rigging I need, I like the receivers.
So things I already have made:
- Raw bars w/ chain hooks on them https://jet.com/product/Curt-49537-8-Long-Solid-Steel-Hitch-Bar/f88b061071884ed98aa9cc4a0c0d8e82 and http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005JC5BIA
- Drop Trailer hitch 2" Ball for just moving trailers on the farm around using the loader arms http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007M308A
- Large tow hook (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003NBFIOQ)
- Straight out posts (sorta like forks, but not used to pickup pallets, but to make sure a pole, like a telephone pole that you are pusing up can't slide off either side)
- A Boom for putting up poles
- (2 of these) Mount whatever - https://jet.com/product/Curt-Manufa...-12-In-Shank/02515d6096eb4e9e88fb0f89a071f974
That last one has been particularly handy. I can bold that to whatever I want to be quick attach and then slide it into the receiver. If what I want to carry is wider and heavier, I have two of these so I can support it on both ends. These units are heavy too (prolly about 40-50 lbs alone). I also put these into the 2" receiver on my box blade to add weight to it.
Basically, my thinking is to use SSQA for large, commonly used attachments/tools, and then use 2" recievers for smaller, less frequently used tools. Often, I am making something up for a specific project and its just much easier to bolt to that last item then it is to buy another $150 blank SSQA plate and modify it. I just reuse the receiver attachments I have to build what I need.
I have also found that the 2" receivers work well with tow straps like this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N4U4G5S
Instead of hooking them on hooks, I just put them into the 2" receiver hole and put the pin through the loop in the strap.
-6481, 6p, connector, Manufacturer, China | Haidie Electric