Camera 360 features requrest

lungtung

Feature Request for Dudu 6 with Dudu 360 Camera

I am currently using Dudu 6 with the Dudu 360 Camera, and I would like to propose a few enhancements that I believe will greatly improve both safety and user experience for all drivers.

1. Speed-based activation of 360 Camera
At present, the system only provides the option to disable the 360 Camera above 30 km/h. However, if the car is traveling at much higher speeds (e.g., >80 km/h), the 360 Camera can still appear in PiP mode when triggered, which distracts the driver and reduces safety.
- Request: Please add a configurable option for the 360 Camera to work only below a user-defined speed limit (e.g., 20 km/h). This ensures the camera is active only in low-speed conditions such as parking or maneuvering, where it is truly useful.

2. Blind-spot camera at high speeds
When driving at high speeds (e.g., above 80 km/h), using the turn signal to change lanes currently triggers the 360 Camera view. In these moments, what drivers really need is a clear view of blind spots to ensure safety while changing lanes.
- Request: Please allow users to configure a blind-spot camera view (rear/side) to appear when signals are activated at higher speeds (with customizable thresholds such as 60, 70, or 80 km/h).
Add optional alerts (e.g., audible beep or colored overlay) when blind-spot camera shows a nearby object. Not as advanced as radar-based systems, but still useful.

3. Reversing with better wheel visibility
When reversing, drivers need to see not only the back but also the rear wheels for precise maneuvering in tight spaces. Currently, this view is limited.
- Request: Please add an option that, when reversing and signaling, the 360 Camera automatically displays both the rear view and the corresponding rear wheel view (based on which side the signal is activated).

These enhancements will make the Dudu 360 Camera safer, smarter, and more adaptable to real-world driving situations. They empower users to customize the system to their driving habits, ensuring both convenience and safety.

Thanks for reading,
I am looking forward to hearing from everyone.

Mikescotland

lungtung regarding 2. Settings - car angle - choose camera and then choose which mode (25 def, 35 deg, 2d original or 2d undistorted). Whatever you choose here, will be displayed when indicating.
Regarding 3 - I never reverse with indicators... This view is there, you have reverse in big window and car with surroundings in the smaller view even with tracking lines. Not sure if rear wheel is necessary since this view covers all angles.

lungtung

Mikescotland for the 2nd idea, as you mentioned is selecting the camera angle in the setting but this will apply for all the speed, while in the slow speed, I still want to watch the front wheels according to the side of signal.
Both idea 1 and 2 is mentioned about speed-based working.

hizzledizzlemizzle

I agree with request number 2! You can rotate the camera as Mikescotland said, but it isn't a clear view of the blind spot. This is what Tesla does really well. The camera system is technically capable of this, so not sure why it can't be programmed in.

Mikescotland

hizzledizzlemizzle angle set - right /left - 3d 35 deg - angle - X rotate. This is quite clear view:

Although yes, an option for 2D just rear dead spot would be great.
I don't think it will happen as 360 panorama app is not a Dudu one 😔

hizzledizzlemizzle

I actually find that view of looking directly back at the car to be dangerous as you only see cars that are directly in your blind spot. The 2D view looking away from the car into blind spot would allow you to see cars coming (i.e. before they get into blind spot).

Mikescotland

hizzledizzlemizzle ah didn't think about it. But for this surely your mirror is better?

hizzledizzlemizzle

Have you driven a Tesla with their turn signal camera angle? It's so good that I would argue safer than turning your head. The picture you posted above still requires you to turn your head, so looking at the screen is just one more unnecessary step if you already have turned your head.

Mikescotland

hizzledizzlemizzle not sure how you mounted your Dudu, but regardless of video content, usually involves turning your head anyway? Unless I'm wrong, probably not applicable to people with crossed eyes? Same with mirrors which should be your absolute and essential tools for checking what's behind the car. Unless again, I'm wrong?
And again, you'd fail driving test if you don't look in the mirror but only rely on headunit video.
I'm not saying the view wouldn't be beneficial, but stretching reasoning to "see what cars are coming behind the blind spot" is a real stretch. For this I rather rely on my mirrors that do this job much better than any 1080p camera with quite distorted image.
So, yes, bring this functionality (personally for me it's enough if the camera can show what's behind me - rear wheel in 2D but some people may want some more).
The picture won't be like tesla, this app is a compromise for DIY camera installation. Tesla cameras are calibrated probably to a millimeter.
Oh wait. Teslas also have mirrors. Oh no, turning your head!!

Mikescotland

lungtung I agree we should have more options regarding speed trigger / conditions, there were a few scenarios I was missing some other views, I think the most needed would be "car speed below 10kmh" - that would sort out moving off and separate view for moving off.