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Here's the realoem link to the rear camera!!!! You don't need a tv module for the oem one as long as you have the navigation system, however you do have to get a switch for the camera to work!!!!

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Originally Posted by tsaros (Post 625285)

I have been meaning to ask you this, is there currently a way of having the navscreen turn of by the touch of a button? im thinking of either the clock button on the screen itself of the R/T on the steering wheel.

That function is implemented in the menu "Monitor Off"

To make any other button do any other function requires a hardware module (PIC) which you can program to do what you want. Requires electronics and software skills.

Personally on my E46 went the BMW TV Module with modified composite (2) inputs for video on my 16:9 NAV display. The picture is good for my carpc (not great but pretty good). For the E83 I bought a G-NET video module. I just sold it on Ebay for about $150. I wasn't impressed with the video quality off of the G-Net module. Initially I bought another BMW TV Module but never purchased the cables and never knew where to install it on the E83 (not really a whole bunch of space in the drivers side compartment with the MKIV, Sirius, BT, etc). The only thing I liked about the G-Net module was its size and plug n play setup. Recently I purchased a new interface. This one has a VGA input and built in IBUS interface. The quality of the picture on the NAV display is excellent. It's priced around 219 Euro (306 USD) which is a pretty good price for what it does. It is bigger than the G-Net module but still easier to place versus the VideoTV tuner module. It is custom made for the BMW where as what I see out there is more generic (like the G-Net) and typically is made for a variety of vehicles. The current challenge is the carpc. I am testing three and leaning towards a mini 6"X6" PC. This PC would fit inside of the side panel next to the Sirius module. The other two (one pictured - VoomII) and another one would have to be relocated. Just recently found another location which would work for the larger footprint PC's.

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Originally Posted by pete_c (Post 629448)

Which model did you purchase and where did you buy it?

They have only one model for the BMW with IBUS.

AC-Services - Shop - CIS-IBUS (Computer-Integrations-System-IBUS)

Now may be switching over to using a Pico-ITX PC or a smaller case for the another Mini-Itx PC motherboard that I have. I am wondering if there is a description some where of what brackets fit into the drivers side NAV compartment area. Currently I see the NAV unit, Sirius and BT ULF there. A little bit in front of these I see the amplifier. There is a bracket next to the Sirius module and wondering what that would connect to. I am looking for an easy way to mount the CarPC inside of that area. Is there a picture / parts list of additional brackets that fit there some where? I still have the OEM TV Tuner module and am wondering if it fits there somewhere with the brackets. I wouldn't mind still installing that module for additional composite video inputs and outputs (IE - rear camera and / or dvd player for rear passengers). Really just to see if it would fit as its just gathering dust.

I am ooking for a good price on the 069 x3 kit. The price I find is $541, whihc is way higher than shown here onky a few months ago. Is there a better pace to buy parts?

Thanks,

jknj