"BEHOLD! The TEN BUCK Boroscope!" (1 Viewer)

[cuteo100]

Looks like a great tool to have for cheap!

 

[120mm]

Oh, hellz to the yeah! I'm ordering one as we speak...

 

[PAToyota]

I’ve seen those coming up on various “deal” sites and wondered how well they worked. I’ve even seen up to 49’ long for under $20. Guess this answers my question.

 

[Weber Sarge]

Sure, and I'm using a Windows fekkin phone...arrgghh.
Sarge

 

[PAToyota]

Yeah… I have an iPhone. The girlfriend has an Android, though.

 

[120mm]

Yeah… I have an iPhone. The girlfriend has an Android, though.

Yeah, there is a price to pay for joining a cult.

 

[Stumpalama]

What exactly is the brand and model of this?
Are you able to check the software for viruses? These are classic carriers of Trojan horses.

 

[Weber Sarge]

I did a search yesterday and came up with around 20 brands already - all are made in China and who knows how well the software has been tested . I would definitely run FireFox or a similar browser to download the file and make sure it's fully scanned with an anti-virus before opening anyway . Thinking about pulling the trigger on one - if nothing else I can use with my laptop for engine work . Got a Chevy right now that isn't cooperating and this scope would be the perfect ticket to avoid pulling the heads .

All this type of stuff comes as a knockoff of someone's design/brand , wondering what the original product/brand was that generated these ?
Anyone know ??
I'd like to research a bit more before ordering , although the price is right on disposable level if it's junk...

Sarge

 

[PAToyota]

Just happened to see this today: 6-LED USB Borescope Inspection Cameras from $5

Six foot models starting under $5 and up to forty-nine foot models just over $16 with free shipping.

The software is a question. I don’t know what is available on an Android phone, but just about any USB camera will come up with QuickTime on a Mac. I’d assume that there are similar options for Windows/Android/Etc.

I can adapt the Lightning connector on the iPhone to a USB, but I’m not sure if the USB camera would work through it or not. For $5, I suppose it is at least worth a try.

 

[gregnash]

Hell at this rate it may be worth buying a used android phone that is not connected to a cell network to simply use as the "screen".

 

[Weber Sarge]

I got one of the first mentioned units in a tin box - yep , it works and not too bad . Focus isn't ideal , but it is usable for looking inside of things..
Sarge

 

[Coolerman]

Just ordered a 50' waterproof version of this off E-Bay to figure out why my basement air conditioner condensant floor drain suddenly decided to back up after 4 years of working perfectly. If it works for that I can think of all kinds of uses for it.
Bore scope for my guns
Cylinder inspection
T-Case/differential/transmission inspection
Fishing wires through walls
Looking under the dash without having to bend into a pretzel
Drain inspection when the wife THINKS she may have dropped her ear ring down the drain

 

[PAToyota]

Picked one up from Amazon. It works well connected to my computer. Have to see what it does with the girlfriend’s Android phone.

 

[Weber Sarge]

I just tried mine with the new Samsung Galaxy S7 Active I bought - works great .
Sarge

 

[JCruse]

Looks like a great tool to have for cheap!

Yeah I just got one of those too. Bunch of $10-$20 ones on Amazon. First thing I did was looked inside my ear.

 

[JCruse]

Yeah I just got one of those borescopes too. Bunch of $10-$20 ones on Amazon. First thing I did was looked inside my ear.

 

[PAToyota]

Yeah I just got one of those too. Bunch of $10-$20 ones on Amazon. First thing I did was looked inside my ear.

Yeah I just got one of those borescopes too. Bunch of $10-$20 ones on Amazon. First thing I did was looked inside my ear.

Is that where the echo came from?

 

[skidplate]

I could save a boatload of bucks by doing my own colonoscopies!

 

[96Cruiser13]

"Keep your dick in a vise" Bahahahha

 

[maxamillion2345]

nothing for iphone huh, bummer