Visual Display System

Features of the System: 

*The rear "Back-Up" camera automatically comes on display of the main screen upon startup.  It is also locked into the only view optional when in reverse.  This is to promote optimum safety when backing such a large truck.  The camera itself is located in the rear bumper just next to the license plate.  This allows for optimmum positioning for checking imediately behind the vehicle as well as guiding the vehicle when backing up to a trailer as well.

The circuit shown is actually the main power supply and video switcher of the system.  Included in the circuit are dual two bit binary video switchers and a single four bit binary video switch all with video amplifiers.  As for power, it delivers a regulated 12V, 5V, -5V, and -8V to all three full color LCD screens.  More technical electronics information can be found in our "Electronics Information".

          Picture of the Dash Board of the truck     

Here, on the far left,you can see the raw screen and machined case that was placed in the dash board.  Center, we have pictured one of two LCD screens that have been recessed into the factory headrests.  On the right, one of the displays is "showing it's stuff" as we test out our multimedia set up. Not too shabby if you ask me!
 


Technical questions dealing with this system?
Contact it's designer at:
schw5279@kettering.edu

If you would like to see more pictures and information on the truck, check out our 2000 EVC Scrap Book.
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