Since the initial release of the Front Camera kit, I have collected feedback from customers and decided to release a second version. Bug fixing and adding new features is an ongoing task and to make it possible to update software on site, a new USB port was added. Now software can be uploaded from a MS Windows computer via USB cable at any time.
All software features and default settings can be enabled or disabled through the same application:
There was some issue with the Smart Mirror feature. Because we can’t get the absolute position of the mirror, we have to rely on moving time during initial setup. This is not a very accurate method, because sometimes motion up is a little slower than moving down. To compensate for these errors, new software has correction coefficients for each direction. These coefficients are now possible to enter using this new application via USB cable.
Another improvement was done to the main harness. To make installation and access to the module easier, the cable has been extended 15″. The front camera cable now has direct connection to the module via 4pin connector.
Notes about using the “Mute” button for activating Front Camera:
If you press “Mute” to activate the front camera and you want to continue listening to the radio, just turn the volume knob a little. It will exit from mute for radio but the front camera will stay on, until you press the Mute button again.
It was reported that using the Mute button will interfere with CMU updating procedure. However inference is minor. After pressing three buttons combination (Music+Mute+Fav), CMU will switch to front camera. After about 5 seconds, CMU will switch to debug mode and will show normal interface again.
See updated Installation guide
Updated kits now available here.
Gadgets for my MX-5 Miata (ND) 
Was just about to order this when I realized the application uses mph for the front camera activation. Will this still work in cars that measure speed in kph?
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yes, just multiply to 1.6 for this settings.
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Does this work together with the flying miata backup camera? https://www.flyinmiata.com/default/rearview-camera-2016-2018-nd.html
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Yes
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Will this work on a 2020 MX-5?
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yes it works for all models from 2016 to 2021
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Heads up: the installation guide link is 404’ing
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updated, revision 2.1
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I want to do as much as I can while accessing the CMU. Does the Serial Connection work with MazdaTweaks process?
https://mazdatweaks.com/serial/#process
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it comes with 3 wires, which you can attach to a USB-RS232 adapter for this this purpose
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When will it be available for purchase again?
Will you be restocking this switch? This is the best option for adding a front camera for parking
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It will be available in July 2023
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Did this end up going on sale? Or did I just miss it?
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Production delayed, now estimated in September-October 2023
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I got the kit and was a breeze to install. Good work as always.
I was just wondering if there was an option or potential update to add in the program, flipping the orientation of the camera. The camera that I have (Pioneer RCAM2) doesn’t seem to have a way to change the orientation of the camera. So the camera is permanently stuck on Horizontal flip for the front. Perfect orientation for a reverse camera, but not ideal for a front camera.
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Flipping orientation is function of camera, not a switch. Many cameras have wire to cut, to switch from front to rear camera mode. My module is simple switch for analog video sources.
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Ah, unfortunately the pioneer cameras don’t have that extra wire to cut I found out. But I realised some head units (sony and pioneer from experience) have a setting where you can reverse the image through the head unit, so I thought it may have been potentially software based is all.
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