DIY Tractor Cam Low Cost

[@willbaker3004]

I had the same idea, and searched found this video //Thank You , I did buy all three items from your links cam /screen machine screws and magnets. My comments to help others: Easy Part cracking the magnets when installing the screws so go easy with that. Hard Part getting the Screen flipped and Mirrored. Things I added Zip Ties & Mounting Squares Peel & Stick Used 5 of each inside the Cab Hook and Loop strips on the outside down the FEL about 10 in all. Cons: The organizer box for the screw is total crap lid snapped hinge side on 1st open. Cracking the high priced magnet with what seemed very light tightening. Pros: Easy Front Facing Backup Camera ID's FEL Forks Very Well. I did mount Camera on the lower rail for a straighter line of site. The Camera Feels bullet proof, Screen feels to be cheaper will see how long they hold up . All the best, WillieCee

[@SoatMon]

Thanks for sharing your experience Will!

[@jameshinkle3160]

Total genius on the magnetic mounting!! I’m stealing that idea!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@SoatMon]

Glad it was helpful!

[@funkysod]

That's a nice solution! I think a small hood over the screen, something light like plastic, to increase the visibility by blocking surrounding light maybe a good addition. Thanks for sharing!

[@SoatMon]

I have one printing on my 3d printer as we speak. I think it will be a big help. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@funkysod]

@@SoatMon Great! Please keep sharing the things you do, as a fellow tinkerer I find your projects always has very good tips, tricks and clever solutions.

[@joell439]

Another very clever solution. Wow- very nice. 👍👍😎👍👍

[@SoatMon]

Thank you Joel! Cheers!

[@glennfelpel9785]

That surely is a good setup. And another thing which so nice about your system is that it can go from tractor to tractor. Very good idea. Thank you for the video and especially for the links to the products. (you are good about that all the time.) Have a good weekend. Stay warm and especially stay well.

[@SoatMon]

Thanks Glenn. I've gotten the two shot vaccine from work with no problems. I hope all everything is well with you and your family. Nice and cold here but no snow...

[@job38four10]

I mostly need a cmera to hook rear implements on but the option of moving the camera front to back or back to front is great for when I use forks. Thanks for posting.....

[@SoatMon]

You're welcome!!

[@MrEd-kk7uj]

Just what I needed. Thanks for sharing. Well done.......

[@SoatMon]

You're welcome!

[@checrallahdc]

Thats a great cheap solution thank you

[@SoatMon]

No problem 👍

[@ke6bnl]

I use a wyze cam wireless camera with a battery pack with my phone as a hot spot. And use it for back up on my skid steer

[@SoatMon]

That's a good idea as well.

[@houndsmanone4563]

Thanks Soat Mon, I just purchased a camera for this very scenario. I need a camera for my pallet forks I really don't need it as much for my 3-point hitch attachments but I may decide to go with a two camera set-up just so I don't have to keep flipping the camera back and forth from front to back but your magnet idea seems to take the difficulty out of the equation. Thanks again. Don 👍🏽🤠 7/28/22

[@SoatMon]

Forks are the main reason I need it as well. You can't see the tips and when you lean out the engine quits!!

[@Mikidy303]

Smart, I would not be surprised if this becomes a standard install on all equipment someday. Yeah, it may add $20 in costs but they'll charge $250 for it. But in the long run, it's worth it.

[@SoatMon]

Yeah, they will install one for you but as you said they are pricey. I'm really enjoying it. Have a good week Mike!

[@benpray5436]

Is the screen waterproof and of not do you know a inexpensive waterproof system?

[@jamescole3152]

Real nice. I can't figure out if the monitor is water proof.

[@SoatMon]

Sorry James I don't know either. I don't keep it on the tractor. I don't us it all the time and take it in when not needed.

[@glennfelpel9785]

Mr. Soatmon I don't know if you would want to, but if you were to put this on your Amazon store we could go there to get and help support your channel a little that way....just a thought as I will be getting one of these for us around here. I had never seen this or thought of this idea. Thank you again.

[@SoatMon]

Thanks Glenn I thought I had added it. I have it there now. I usually link the items in the description as well. If you follow that link I also get a little of anything you buy while there even if I didn't link it. Thanks for the reminder Glenn.

[@oldskoold22]

Shame they didn't have wireless then but great idea for sure. Magnetic wireless for cam is great.

[@SoatMon]

Now I feel like I need a wireless one...

[@DF5152]

how has this system held up? I am having a similar issue on a new tractor I have.

[@SoatMon]

Sorry for the late reply. It has held up well but I don't keep it installed all the time. I just put it on as needed.

[@melbaheflin8345]

Did you use cigarette lighter, my tractor doesn't have one. Thanks for your time.

[@SoatMon]

No I wired it from the battery.

[@Eesaus]

👍

[@SoatMon]

Thanks!