Volty MIR - [M]aps and [I]intelligent [R]everse Camera (WIP)

Project to build a display capable of showing maps and reverse camera feed for my first-gen Chevy Volt.

My Volt does not have built-in navigation nor reverse camera. So why not build a display unit to do that?

Volty Mir on Hackaday

Requirements

Displays video from reverse camera (composite video input)

Displays offline maps and/or navigation through a smart device (HDMI, VGA, or composite video input)

Automatically switches to reverse camera when shifter is in R position

Has brightness control (important for night time)

Integrates well into the car interior

Possible upgrades

Keypad for quick actions

Steps

In no particular order:

Find a suitable LCD and a driver for it

Find a reverse camera

Set up a smartphone to display maps

Build an automatic input switch

Figure out power needs and best way to wire and place everything in the car

Design and print an enclosure/holder for the LCD

Design and print a holder for the phone

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