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Jeep-CAM v1 Videos

This page is dedicated to the videos created by the "Jeep-CAM".  Version 1 of the Jeep-CAM is an X10 camera purchased from http://www.x10.com for $75.  Included was the camera, transmitter, battery pack and the receiver.  This camera is color and transmits sound in mono.  I've found that the image glitches when the transmitter is forced to transmit though the Jeep body (from the undercarriage).  Also, the microphone is way too sensitive for the loud noises under the Jeep.  To remedy the glitch problem, I've extended the wire between the camera and the transmitter from 3 inches to 28 feet.  This allows me to route the wire inside the Jeep and transmit right next to the receiver.  In fact, I've used Velcro to attach the transmitter antenna directly to the receiver antenna.  No more glitching, but also defeats the purpose of having a cordless camera.  Version 2 will be a corded camera since I don't need the cordless feature.

Screen Capture Description Length File Size Date
Actual 4 wheel'n this time.  This is video of a short uphill section on 3N93 in Big Bear, California.  The Version 1 x10 camera is mounted on the rear axle with a magnet. This one has sound since the engine never rev'd up high enough to produce noise louder than the pathetic microphone can handle. 24 sec 4,154 KB 04/08/2001
Another view of spring wrap.  This time, the rear drivers side spring.  This video shows acceleration through 3rd gear.  The Version 1 x10 camera is mounted on the skid plate with a magnet.  No sound. 15 sec 1,897 KB 03/29/2001
The definition of spring wrap.  The rear passenger side spring twists into a ~ shape.  The Version 1 x10 camera is mounted on the skid plate with a magnet.  No sound. 8 sec 1,037 KB 03/29/2001
This is an interesting view of the front drivers side tire as the Jeep goes around a couple corners.  The Version 1 x10 camera is mounted on the side of the frame.  No sound. 16 sec 2,009 KB 03/29/2001
As the Jeep accelerates, the rear axle twists up due to spring wrap.  Here, the Version 1 x10 camera is attached to the rear axle with a magnet and when the clutch is let out, the camera view twists up.  No sound. 7 sec 985 KB 03/29/2001
Shows axle articulation as the front left and rear right tires climb up on ramps.  The video glitches because the camera wire had not yet been extended.  The Version 1 x10 camera is attached to the rear axle with a magnet.  No sound. 9 sec 1,145 KB 03/29/2001