Rear CT camera cleaning system in the works by Tesla engineers

[Mini2nut]

Yes, a factory solution for a constantly dirty rear view camera is being developed.


https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-developing-more-comprehensive-cybertruck-camera-cleaning-system/

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[furbyland]

Retrofit ought to be a joy. Not…

 

[REM]

Retrofit ought to be a joy. Not…

They designed the camera modules to be easily replaced. Prob need to drop a reservoir into the tailgate though. May not be too bad if we have good instructions.

 

[furbyland]

They design the camera modules to be easily replaced. Prob need to drop a reservoir into the tailgate though. May not be too bad if we have good instructions.

I personally don't think having an additional reservoir to have to fill/maintain would be something most would want, nor would Tesla find as an acceptable design. Done right they need to run a water line from the front reservoir to the rear, which would probably be almost a no go as far as retrofits typically come by.

 

[REM]

I personally don't think having an additional reservoir to have to fill/maintain would be something most would want, nor would Tesla find as an acceptable design. Done right they need to run a water line from the front reservoir to the rear, which would probably be almost a no go as far as retrofits typically come by.

If you use a high pressure jet nozzle to spray the camera clean, your reservoir doesn't need to be large. The engineers would croak if they had to run a washer fluid line the entire length of the vehicle lol.

 

[Deleted member 17810]

If you use a high pressure jet nozzle to spray the camera clean, your reservoir doesn't need to be large. The engineers would croak if they had to run a washer fluid line the entire length of the vehicle lol.

I don't know. It's not like the CT is a highly encapsulated vehicle. 3m VHB some clips along the underbody with some clips for the retro, while they add holes for future models.

Change of front reservoir for an added outlet.

 

[REM]

I don't know. It's not like the CT is a highly encapsulated vehicle. 3m VHB some clips along the underbody with some clips for the retro, while they add holes for future models.

Change of front reservoir for an added outlet.

It's certainly possible, but doesn't sound practical to me (and with obviously failure points). especially not at volume.

 

[sys700]

Yes, a factory solution for a constantly dirty rear view camera is being developed.


https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-developing-more-comprehensive-cybertruck-camera-cleaning-system/

They said "a more comprehensive cleaning solution", which could mean just a small bottle of cleaner.

 

[Mini2nut]

Laser wiper?

 

[ABILISK]

Im assuming when you top off your washer fluid, that’s what’s used for the front camera (and, potentially in the future, the rear camera) cleaner. If there’s a separate reservoir, please do correct me ASAP lol

 

[CyberGus]

easy fix

 

[Swalltr]

A better option would be another camera located more towards the top of the roofline looking backwards or 360. no camera with the tailgate down is a bigger problem then a dirty camera, for people that use the truck as a truck

 

[Xcitado]

Yes, a factory solution for a constantly dirty rear view camera is being developed.


https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-developing-more-comprehensive-cybertruck-camera-cleaning-system/

Could they create and route a camera atop the truck like we are seeing from all these 3rd parties like Hansshow and leave the rear camera as is?

 

[UberNoob]

This is the comprehensive solution they are working on….

https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/4207/tesla-patents-self-cleaning-camera-lens-with-built-in-wiper

 

[evlfred]

easy fix

Too small, doesn’t match the front one.

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