G'Day, Son gave me an endoscope at Xmas as a bit of a backslap as I'd earlier in the year had a endoscoptomy....said I could D.I.Y. in the future!, anyway he told me it came from Ebay and gave me the link (below).
We both thought it would be a bit of a toy considering the price ($8.98 delivered) but amazingly it actually works - has a row of led's around the lens which is on the end of a 1.5m cable and is about 6mm/1/4" in diameter. Will only work on Android devices (I use a Tab A) Fixed focus of about 3" and the led's are adjustable. So we played with it - down the throat, check bald spot on head, check lump behind ear, explore outer ear, stick down ant nest etc etc. Then out to the car trying to look behind covers etc. Can use in total darkness or full light. Just before I started this thread I used it to verify that a wall clock was mounted correctly to the wall hook - saved using a mirror plus when you are over 70 you don't own mirrors.
Gives a very sharp picture if you can hold it still and the focus is correct....embarassingly sharp!!! - never knew the outer ear had so many blood vessels. The program to run it allows you to record videos or stills. We changed programs and run one called "camerafi".
All in all I reckon it's good toy and one which many GN's could use not just for fun but as an actual device to allow you to see around corners.
EDIT....checked the link and seems it's $14.49 for one only but still cheap....cheaper for more
Good Luck.
-- Edited by hako on Tuesday 3rd of January 2017 01:47:31 PM
DeBe said
02:11 PM Jan 3, 2017
Ive got a similar one but use it with a laptop, brilliant for looking inside engines & up under the dashboard.
macka17 said
03:30 PM Jan 3, 2017
A few of us males could probably find a use for one.
Finding some unused parts hey.
Even long enuff to reach round the belly.
madaboutled said
04:36 PM Jan 3, 2017
macka17 wrote:
A few of us males could probably find a use for one. Finding some unused parts hey. Even long enuff to reach round the belly.
That one thing of concern is the part with the hook thingy on it...... could be somewhat painfull
madaboutled said
04:39 PM Jan 3, 2017
Just thought being an "Endoscope" shouldn't this be in the health & wellbeing section? ....... couldn't resist!.
CC Bear said
05:34 AM Jan 4, 2017
Have a similiar one for inspecting my fish tank but gave the daughter the windows laptop so it is in the cupboard now. Worked well giving a clear picture of the fish and condition of the floor of the tank.
Tony Bev said
01:43 PM Jan 4, 2017
Thanks for that info hako
I shall have to try and remember to get one when I return to home base
Nothing like a new toy, to keep a young (at heart) boy amused
Jaybird said
11:32 AM Jan 5, 2017
Hi Hako,
I'm on the Ford Territory forum, do you think this would work to view the rear diff bush, its on gas and the tank clearance won't let me get anything in to have a look.
Thanks.
Bruce and Bev said
02:02 PM Jan 5, 2017
now selling at $8.98 just for one only...........
hako said
02:08 PM Jan 5, 2017
Checked it on mine but I have no LPG tank.....the view may be upside down or sideways however so you need to mentally correct it. Before I've used a mirror on a flexible arm (SuperCheap type) to check it. You can get a rough idea of it's condition also by placing a jack under the diff and see if it moves a lot...should move just a bit.
Could also use to check diff oil level which I've used a mirror for before.
Being able to record with the endoscope should allow you to put the camera into the general area of what you want to see and move it about....somewhere on the recording should be a pic of what you are looking at.
Good Luck.
ps...will stick a note on the Territory forum.
-- Edited by hako on Thursday 5th of January 2017 02:10:54 PM
Jaybird said
02:09 PM Jan 5, 2017
Thanks Hako, I've ordered one.
sandman55 said
11:52 PM Jun 19, 2019
For a cheaper way to get some medical results look at the picture Actually that device could have all sorts of uses a 5 metre one is quite cheap $17.71 delivered and you could look inside your wall cavities if you have any problems.
G'Day, Son gave me an endoscope at Xmas as a bit of a backslap as I'd earlier in the year had a endoscoptomy....said I could D.I.Y. in the future!, anyway he told me it came from Ebay and gave me the link (below).
We both thought it would be a bit of a toy considering the price ($8.98 delivered) but amazingly it actually works - has a row of led's around the lens which is on the end of a 1.5m cable and is about 6mm/1/4" in diameter. Will only work on Android devices (I use a Tab A) Fixed focus of about 3" and the led's are adjustable. So we played with it - down the throat, check bald spot on head, check lump behind ear, explore outer ear, stick down ant nest etc etc. Then out to the car trying to look behind covers etc. Can use in total darkness or full light. Just before I started this thread I used it to verify that a wall clock was mounted correctly to the wall hook - saved using a mirror plus when you are over 70 you don't own mirrors.
Gives a very sharp picture if you can hold it still and the focus is correct....embarassingly sharp!!! - never knew the outer ear had so many blood vessels. The program to run it allows you to record videos or stills. We changed programs and run one called "camerafi".
All in all I reckon it's good toy and one which many GN's could use not just for fun but as an actual device to allow you to see around corners.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-5M-Waterproof-Android-Endoscope-Borescope-Snake-Inspection-Video-Camera-7mm-AU-/162145414566?var=&hash=item25c09eada6:m:mncSbLk5SBgVneazoSzovmw
EDIT....checked the link and seems it's $14.49 for one only but still cheap....cheaper for more
Good Luck.
-- Edited by hako on Tuesday 3rd of January 2017 01:47:31 PM
Ive got a similar one but use it with a laptop, brilliant for looking inside engines & up under the dashboard.
Finding some unused parts hey.
Even long enuff to reach round the belly.
That one thing of concern is the part with the hook thingy on it...... could be somewhat painfull
Just thought being an "Endoscope" shouldn't this be in the health & wellbeing section? ....... couldn't resist!.
Thanks for that info hako
I shall have to try and remember to get one when I return to home base
Nothing like a new toy, to keep a young (at heart) boy amused
I'm on the Ford Territory forum, do you think this would work to view the rear diff bush, its on gas and the tank clearance won't let me get anything in to have a look.
Thanks.
Checked it on mine but I have no LPG tank.....the view may be upside down or sideways however so you need to mentally correct it. Before I've used a mirror on a flexible arm (SuperCheap type) to check it. You can get a rough idea of it's condition also by placing a jack under the diff and see if it moves a lot...should move just a bit.
Could also use to check diff oil level which I've used a mirror for before.
Being able to record with the endoscope should allow you to put the camera into the general area of what you want to see and move it about....somewhere on the recording should be a pic of what you are looking at.
Good Luck.
ps...will stick a note on the Territory forum.
-- Edited by hako on Thursday 5th of January 2017 02:10:54 PM
For a cheaper way to get some medical results look at the picture
Actually that device could have all sorts of uses a 5 metre one is quite cheap $17.71 delivered and you could look inside your wall cavities if you have any problems.
Hi
An old thread back from the dead
I did not think I would see a Macka reply again 
Jaahn