User story from 2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter driver

Here is the user story from David Childress, the 2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter driver

In October of 2025, I was on my way to work before dawn driving through a wooded area near my job when a small deer darted out in front of me. I could not see it coming from the side of the road, and we collided. The deer ran off with minor injuries, but my one-year old truck was not as lucky. The damage to the front bumper & cover amounted to nearly $1,300.

In November, I saw the Robofinity InsightDrive thermal camera on sale for Black Friday. My work vehicles have $85,000 FLIR systems installed on them, so I knew the value of thermal imaging; I ordered the InsightDrive system immediately. The system arrived soon after, and a quick 30-minute install was all it took to get it up and running. 

I liked the system, but wondered if I could tie it into the OEM (2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter) vehicle display (which is massive at 14”). Using the Robofinity Multimedia Adapter and an Ottocast Media device (to get the HDMI into my OEM screen), another 30 minute install made my hopes a reality. Coupled with an HDMI switcher, I can now quickly choose Apple CarPlay or Insight Drive depending on my driving needs.

Now, no matter what the driving conditions are, I can see road hazards much more clearly.

Here are two more deer to avoid !!

This is a totally dark trail with my headlights off.