DIY Back-up Camera Kit For Magellan Nav Systems
A child is killed every other day in a non-traffic car accident. In many cases, it's a young child whose been backed over by a parent or caregiver who didn't see the child behind the car. The price to help avoid such tragic accidents? About $200.
Portable navigation device maker Magellan has introduced a new back-up camera accessory for its RoadMate Safety Series portable navigation devices (PNDs) that shows a 120-degree view around the rear of the vehicle––automatically displayed on the PND screen after the driver shifts into reverse.
The Magellan Wireless Back Up Camera
The camera, which is both waterproof and dust-proof, can be adjusted up or down by 45 degrees to get the best view whether it's installed on a Smart car or on an SUV. Built to Magellan's specifications by a third-party company, it has been optimized to work in bright-light and low-light conditions in which other back-up cameras may yield washed-out or too-dark video.
The transmitter has a range of 45 feet, is water resistant and triggers the PND screen to switch from navigation to rear-view mode as soon as the vehicle's backup lights come on.
Without installation, the Magellan Back-Up Camera kit is priced at $149.99
Keep in mind even DIY wireless backup camera systems require some installation
From Tadibrothers on August 19, 2011 :: 4:24 pm
We think the Techlicious blog is great - these products are for EVERYONE, and any family should have a backup camera in their vehicle. One thing we think is important to emphasize with first time buyers is that a wireless backup camera system does require some wiring - to the transmitter - and may or may not be a comfortable DIY installation for the buyer. We put together this brief video on exactly what that installation involves so that a buyer can decide if they feel comfortable taking on the task: http://youtu.be/wJextwChL60 Highly encourage anyone who has not done any type of simple wiring before to watch before attempting to install.
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