Android Endoscope a better cheaper option for mechanics?

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  • Witsend
    Junior Member
    • Nov 2012
    • 2942
    #1

    Android Endoscope a better cheaper option for mechanics?

    I have been mulling over getting my own personal digital inspection camera like this SO one in this video, or a Milwaukee one , but low on funds.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pv5Eg1PwLE


    I just bought a $ 59.99 digital inspection camera from Port Freight because I know I got to have something to look into cylinder bores and into areas I cannot see. It requires 4 AA batteries, it cannot take and store photos or video, but it has a video out cable that seems to be a hassle which sort of bums me out as far as being able to easily save something to show , or send to customers. I go on You Tube to learn how to use the adapters and I come across a way cheaper Android Endoscope that renders the hand held video head units obsolete! Basically attach a $20 USB corded camera to your smart phone and download free USB camera apt for your phone. Here's a link to one.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LhXhZpveow
    Last edited by Witsend; 05-31-2016, 10:56 PM.
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    • Witsend
      Junior Member
      • Nov 2012
      • 2942
      #2
      $20 Android Endoscopes

      Makes one suspicious of any little white Chrismas ambiance lights strung around your hotel room

      After a bad case of Montezuma's Revenge and a final cleansing Enema , I could even save myself $6k on a Colonoscopy. Could give new meaning to the name Bottom Feeder.
      Last edited by Witsend; 07-11-2016, 10:52 AM.

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        • Joe Rappa
          Snap-on DSD
          • Aug 2007
          • 2191
          #3
          That looks pretty good for 60 clams. how do you like it so far?

          Joe
          "You don't build a reputation on what you're going to do"
          Henry Ford

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            • Witsend
              Junior Member
              • Nov 2012
              • 2942
              #4
              I'm not too happy with the mirror attachment because of the quality of the image I get when using the mirror attachment. I think the mirror has imperfections that become magnified and it's sort of like looking through a windshield with raindrops on it with the sun on it. You can still see things up close pretty well. Used it last week to see a coolant leak source on a VW golf, better than an inspection mirror. The image is pretty good without the mirror, but most of viewing likely require the mirror.
              I think the Android Endoscope be better with the USB Camera app off a smart phone that I can actually record video and take photos and show it. Didn't even know it existed
              Last edited by Witsend; 07-11-2016, 10:36 PM.

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