DIY MMI Rearview Camera

j0nblayz · 05-11-2016, 04:49 PM

Hey guys, i hate the fact i dont have a rearview camera. So been researching alot and about to start buying all the components i need. Looks like i can do it for around $300. Really all i need is the MMi and a decent camera. Found a CIC compatible mmi for $260 on ebay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-2009y-20...item2a2b9b9a41, theres also an NBT compatible one too.

For camera i think im gonna go for this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/CMOS-parking...QAAOSwF1dUPjNu

Anyone who has done any of the aftermarket options out there (modmynav, bimemrtech, etc), do you guys know if i need anything else?

Also any recommendation on which camera to use? looks like for mmi everyone uses the same one.

Dannyrc24 · 05-11-2016, 10:42 PM

I'm interested in this too...

j0nblayz · 05-11-2016, 10:57 PM

the seller for the mmi is not back until the 15th. Im gonna confirm with him on the rearview camera connection and then order. I will make sure to write up a diy! if this works, we should have a much cheaper rearview camera solution!

TZ · 05-14-2016, 07:17 PM

Yes, the rear view camera retrofit is basically a MMI box, a camera and instruction

VB5ER · 05-15-2016, 01:00 AM

Keep us updated on this, didn't think a rear cam was a big deal but I miss having one. 80's ballad playing "You don't know what you've got till its gone" in the background right now.

j0nblayz · 05-16-2016, 02:19 PM

just in process of working on some deals with the distributer. The same mmi unit used by all the top vendors. Infact distributer has a newer model which has some additional features.

Also in process of getting couple ccd/cmos camera's for testing. Camera prices range a bit, but no way close to what these guys are selling it for. They are pretty cheap also. learned so much about rear view cameras, lol. I was surprised to find out that breakdown of an x3 rear view camera was using a cmos sensor instead of a ccd. I want a camera more for night time vision, and so far i cant find any cmos camera that is able to beat or compare to a ccd night vision quality.

May also have found a way to integrate aftermarket camera with oem camera module. Some of these cameras are fully compatible with oem unit. However pricing wise, its more since I wont be able to get a wholesale price on oem bmw part. I may not continue wasting my time on oem integration.

will keep you guys posted. It takes some time working with the distributers in korea/china to get the right deal

05-11-2016, 04:49 PM	#1
j0nblayz Private 20 Rep 59 Posts Drives: f10 535i xdrive Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: calgary, ab iTrader: (0)	DIY MMI Rearview Camera Hey guys, i hate the fact i dont have a rearview camera. So been researching alot and about to start buying all the components i need. Looks like i can do it for around $300. Really all i need is the MMi and a decent camera. Found a CIC compatible mmi for $260 on ebay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-2009y-20...item2a2b9b9a41, theres also an NBT compatible one too. For camera i think im gonna go for this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/CMOS-parking...QAAOSwF1dUPjNu Anyone who has done any of the aftermarket options out there (modmynav, bimemrtech, etc), do you guys know if i need anything else? Also any recommendation on which camera to use? looks like for mmi everyone uses the same one.
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Dannyrc24 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 528i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Nyc iTrader: (0)	I'm interested in this too...
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j0nblayz Private 20 Rep 59 Posts Drives: f10 535i xdrive Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: calgary, ab iTrader: (0)	the seller for the mmi is not back until the 15th. Im gonna confirm with him on the rearview camera connection and then order. I will make sure to write up a diy! if this works, we should have a much cheaper rearview camera solution!
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TZ Second Lieutenant 53 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2011 535i xDrive, 2014 435i CO Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Yes, the rear view camera retrofit is basically a MMI box, a camera and instruction __________________ 2011 535i xDrive Black/Black, Michelin PS AS 4 2014 435i RWD Convertible Service Manual: www.newtis.info Part: http://www.realoem.com
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VB5ER Second Lieutenant 176 Rep 257 Posts Drives: Space Grey 2011 535i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Keep us updated on this, didn't think a rear cam was a big deal but I miss having one. 80's ballad playing "You don't know what you've got till its gone" in the background right now.
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j0nblayz Private 20 Rep 59 Posts Drives: f10 535i xdrive Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: calgary, ab iTrader: (0)	just in process of working on some deals with the distributer. The same mmi unit used by all the top vendors. Infact distributer has a newer model which has some additional features. Also in process of getting couple ccd/cmos camera's for testing. Camera prices range a bit, but no way close to what these guys are selling it for. They are pretty cheap also. learned so much about rear view cameras, lol. I was surprised to find out that breakdown of an x3 rear view camera was using a cmos sensor instead of a ccd. I want a camera more for night time vision, and so far i cant find any cmos camera that is able to beat or compare to a ccd night vision quality. May also have found a way to integrate aftermarket camera with oem camera module. Some of these cameras are fully compatible with oem unit. However pricing wise, its more since I wont be able to get a wholesale price on oem bmw part. I may not continue wasting my time on oem integration. will keep you guys posted. It takes some time working with the distributers in korea/china to get the right deal Last edited by j0nblayz; 05-16-2016 at 02:29 PM..
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