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Once again folks I cannot stress the importance of NOT SHARING THE FIRMWARE! We are getting way more downloads than we have customers who are running 2.2 so that means someone has potentially shared the download link we emailed out yesterday. If you upgrade your Rostra interface and are not running Sync 3 v2.2 you will cause some big problems with your system and we cannot help you. We track who gets the firmware because we confirm that it is correct for their system. The upgrade is not backwards compatible it is designed specifically for 2.2.

If you purchased your system from us you must call us to get firmware updates. If you purchased your system somewhere else you should call them. NEVER DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE FROM THE WEB AND INSTALL IT ON YOUR RADIO OR INTERFACE unless it comes directly from the manufacturer and is validated by your dealer/retailer. It is impossible to warranty something that has bootleg or incorrect firmware.

I hope I save someone a whole bunch of trouble and money by posting this.

Thanks for your attention,
camera-source.com
888-844-9763

 

We now have the update available for the Rostra system if you are running SYNC 3 versions 1.0 to 2.1. This update fixes the issue where the icons randomly appear on the screen.

THIS UPDATE IS ONLY GOOD FOR TRUCKS RUNNING SYNC 3 VERSION 1.0 TO VERSION 2.1. If you need version 2.2 we have a different update for that.

The instructions are different than 2.2 so please ensure you are using the correct instructions for 2.1 and previous before attempting the firmware update. Please contact us directly to get your firmware and instructions so that we can annotate your upgrade in our records and ensure you have the correct version.

Again, if you update your system PLEASE DO NOT SHARE THE FIRMWARE WITH ANYONE ELSE!!

Thanks again for your patience as we ironed all this out with Rostra.

Regards,
camera-source.com
888-844-9763

 

Downloaded and installed...Extremely easy, especially since my USB is located inside my glove box for easy access .

Will report my results after spending some time cruising around.

 

Is it working any better?

 

Too soon for an absolute answer...BUT...Yesterday drove around 40 miles, no problems so far.

 

After reading this whole thread. Seeing how the new interface has come out for sync 3. I was curious of the pricing of the new interface from rostra with front and side camera from camera source? I tried to look on the ur site and from the description I couldn't find a whole package that included for 2016 sync 3? I'm also running an aftermarket front grill so I know I would have to fab up something myself to mount the front camera. Any incite or information would be great. Also curious if anyone has issues mounting the side camera with stock oem power mirrors?

 

Anyone on this forum have a 2016 with Sync 3 v.2.2 and have the Rostra Multi-camera Interface?

Installed mine before the v.2.2 compatible firmware was available and now trying to flash with new firmware. Wanted to compare experiences and see if I have a hardware issue.

 

Since it is going to take me several days to read all the way through thus thread (And I will do it), I thought I would post what I plan to do for a 4 camera system; and then modify plans, if the thread content indicates change.

Since the cost of Ford OEM parts is way too high and you have no control over image quality AND due to the complications of modifying the built in devices for the many obscure Ford options, I plan to just do everything as a separate issue.

For example, my 2016 F-150 did not come with NAV and in bright sunlight I cannot read the small 4.2" information display in the instrument cluster as some Ford bean counter thought he could save a few cents on the cost of the LCD. So, my solution was NAVDY HUD. Puts the most critical vehicle information up in the drivers view (where it should be) with a bright, transparent 13000 nit display and provides an excellent navigation system, all for less than the cost of a single map upgrade from Ford.

Now for cameras. My F-150 does have a backup camera and it is great. I used it and the rear parking sensors a lot. It makes hooking up to a trailer easy. And if you are backing up, it is probably OK not to be looking forward & OK to be looking down at the dash center 8" display. But for normal driving, lane changing, blind spot, etc. probably NOT OK to take your eyes off the road. Eventually NAVDY will allow camera images in the transparent HUD, so what I'm describing here is my "in the meantime" solution.

As background information, I do not like having to carry my cell phone around. I am constantly forgetting to take it to the pickup and/or constantly forgetting it in the pickup. So, I'm participating in the T-Mobile DIGITS beta, where a single phone number (mine) can be used with multiple devices. This allows me to have 4-5 phones at all locations, so I don't have to carry one around. Only two cell phones have a SIM card. One is my wrist phone on my wrist (except while in shower) and the other is my car phone, which I'm going to describe. These two are the only ones that need the cellular network. All the other 'phones' use my home wireless (internet) network.

Car Phone - (Also displays live feed from 4 cameras) - This will probably be mounted at the dash top level, so easy to glance at without looking down. I think one early post mentioned at the rear mirror level but don't think I'll go that high. This is simply the international version of a Samsung Galaxy TabS2 (8") and has a T-Mobile SIM in it with my phone number for voice & text. It also has Bluetooth and wireless (802.11) networks, so for the F-150 and the NAVDY, it simply looks like a cell phone. Screen size is the same as the Ford 8" center-line dash mount display (Sync3). It is able to receive and display (wireless network) the output of the 4 camera system from a small access point built into the DVR (in glove box).




Granted this image is not what I'll be using. I'll be using front, left, right, and rear in the 360 camera format.

DVR - Located in upper glove box, records 4 HD digital cameras, plus GPS, plus several vehicle parameters, at full frame rate. Usual recording to SD card is looped (records over old stuff when it needs to), and starts recording on power up.

Cameras - Up to 4 HD quality digital cameras. I plan front, left, right, rear (but still useable even with tailgate lowered). It would be nice to have the side cameras with 2 positions, driving & parking but need to think about that.

Wiring - No need to mess with ford wiring or connectors, no need to muck with Forscan or Lockpick. Camera to/from DVR are SDI and provide camera power, premade and available for non-Ford prices. Power to DVR is easy through the right side sub-panel spare fusing positions.

 

What's up? Do you need help to see in front of the truck?
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Nor sure who you are asking since there are about a hundred posters to this thread! If addressed to me, front view is just recorded as in other dash cams for the usual reasons (liability, etc). Why do some police cars have dash cams?

Driving a full sized pickup in todays world of Honda Civic sized road lanes & parking spaces is a real challenge. Here is what I want the cameras for:

Front - Recorded Dash Cam, parking LONG pickup in short parking spaces with obstacles.
Sides - parking aids, blind spots, lane changing
Rear - parking aid, trailer hookup ease.
2nd higher rear - to watch trailer, bed, & content during driving.