Recent content by rickjames8

Wow! Thanks for all the great responses! @bp2008 - I didn't know 210* FOV cameras even existed. Based on some previous comments, I had thought about getting 2 wired cameras, and getting a multiplexer, displaying on the wall. But this 210* degree camera would work perfect! There is a thrift...

This is actually what I do today with my van. It's not always easy if there is someone behind me. They get confused on where I eventually want to go, try to go around, but the street narrows at my driveway and it's not easy to go around. Also, it's a tricky garage to back in to (it sort of...

My Blink cameras seem to have about a 2s delay. Given how long the street is, and how infrequent cars come by, this would work for me. I back out today with no camera at all, just very slowly. Are there any wireless options that get closer to real-time?

This is what I was afraid of. It does sound like BlueIris would do what I need, but it might be going a bit far down the rabbit hole for this mini-project. Was hoping to keep it simple with the most basic waterproof cameras I could find, combined with an app that I already have. If I do add...

I have an old-school mirror, but I can't see it when backing out. The position of the driver is too far forward.

Hi all - I am trying to piece together a cheap system that would be able to view the traffic on my street and send it to my smartphone. My garage door exits directly on to the street, so I can't see if anyone is coming until I'm actually on the road. What I'd like to do is have two cameras...