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Title: Reverse camera app Android
Post by: Hairs on April 02, 2018, 08:48:34 AM

Ok, I have a Chinese gps/reverse camera device running winCE(cheap as chips I know), is there an app for Android that will work with the wireless signal of the camera.
I would like to use my Samsung 10A tablet as the go to device for everything.
I use Ozi, plus other apps and thpught it would better to have just one screen.
I have searched the app store, nearly all apps are for WiFI devices.
Cheers.

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Title: Re: Reverse camera app Android
Post by: DrewXT on April 02, 2018, 10:33:21 AM

I've seen a few about, not necessarily in the app store.  What camera are you using, and what are its interfaces?

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Title: Re: Reverse camera app Android
Post by: Hairs on April 02, 2018, 10:47:27 AM

This a very similar unit.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F282890818067
I've even tried using a wireless app to search for it's signal to find what it does.


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Title: Re: Reverse camera app Android
Post by: Boots33 on April 03, 2018, 07:06:06 AM

 Your current unit may use the 2.4GHz band to transmit the signal but it may not be using the WiFi standard as the transmission method.

The one you have linked to is using a wired camera, as DrewXT has said the model of your unit may help to establish what transmission method is being used.

If you are looking to replace the current unit with your tablet it may be simpler to just fit a WiFi type camera instead. There are lots to choose from on Ebay

For example
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WIFI-in-Car-Backup-Rear-View-Reversing-Parking-Camera-for-Android-Devices-MA762/172470851097?epid=16016022722&hash=item2828105619:g:vW0AAOSw6GJaMOzM (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WIFI-in-Car-Backup-Rear-View-Reversing-Parking-Camera-for-Android-Devices-MA762/172470851097?epid=16016022722&hash=item2828105619:g:vW0AAOSw6GJaMOzM)

Title: Re: Reverse camera app Android
Post by: Hairs on April 03, 2018, 07:18:36 AM

True,
I just hate getting rid of things just because.
Cheap as chips a new unit.
Cheers for the link mate.

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Title: Re: Reverse camera app Android
Post by: xcvator on April 03, 2018, 10:17:17 AM

Quote from: Hairs on April 03, 2018, 07:18:36 AM

True,
I just hate getting rid of things just because.
Cheap as chips a new unit.
Cheers for the link mate.

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You are just going to have to loosen that sphincter muscle   ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Reverse camera app Android
Post by: Hairs on April 03, 2018, 10:23:05 AM

Ehehehe
Yep

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Title: Re: Reverse camera app Android
Post by: DrewXT on April 04, 2018, 11:35:50 PM

It's difficult to know what to suggest.  It's most lightly a short range wireless of some variety.  Most tpms systems are similar, but trying to integrate them outside of their intended use scenario can be hell unless you've got access to the gear to scan for the frequency they operate on, and then work out how to tap and manipulate the signal

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Title: Re: Reverse camera app Android
Post by: Hairs on April 05, 2018, 12:50:30 PM

Hmmm.
True.

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Title: Re: Reverse camera app Android
Post by: #jonesy on April 05, 2018, 05:44:25 PM

If you don’t want to throw out your camera you could just get the transmitter (for about the same price)

https://m.ebay.com.au/itm/Wifi-FPV-Wireless-P2P-Car-Reverse-Video-Camera-Transmitter-for-Iphone-Android-J/183058267004?hash=item2a9f1f7b7c:g:n9YAAOSwZAtXI~vH (https://m.ebay.com.au/itm/Wifi-FPV-Wireless-P2P-Car-Reverse-Video-Camera-Transmitter-for-Iphone-Android-J/183058267004?hash=item2a9f1f7b7c:g:n9YAAOSwZAtXI~vH)

Title: Re: Reverse camera app Android
Post by: Hairs on April 05, 2018, 05:55:57 PM

Yeah, I saw that and other gadgets to even use ya old phone as rear camera.


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