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Title: Endoscope/borescope options ???
Post by: RoadKingLarry on July 30, 2018, 10:42:44 PM

I'm considering a endoscope/bore-scope to run off my smartphone.
My initial need is to be able to inspect voids on my sailboat to help determine if I need to make permanent access plates.
I'm seeing several options of Amazon at reasonable prices but I've just begun my research.

What's the consensus on the things these days?

Title: Re: Endoscope/borescope options ???
Post by: bedlamite on July 30, 2018, 10:56:34 PM

Don't expect the cheap ones to last.

Title: Re: Endoscope/borescope options ???
Post by: French G. on July 30, 2018, 11:56:26 PM

I bought a cheap one and tried it, I like it. I need a steerable one that does better with a 90 mirror. No idea how to pick one brand over the other.

Title: Re: Endoscope/borescope options ???
Post by: BobR on August 10, 2018, 02:55:59 PM

Woot has a Wi-Fi enabled one on sale today (8/10/18) for about 30 bucks.

https://electronics.woot.com/offers/swisstek-professional-hd-wi-fi-endoscope-12

bob

Title: Re: Endoscope/borescope options ???
Post by: RoadKingLarry on August 10, 2018, 03:27:21 PM

Picked up.a WiFi unit off Amazon. It is easy to set up and connect to my Galaxy S6 but other than a basic function check and running it down the barrel of a .50 cal I haven't used it for my I tended purpose yet. I'll post a review after actual real work use.