Author Topic: Borescope for Android phone/PC Nice !!! (Read 8798 times)

flybox1 · « **on:** March 08, 2016, 06:31:37 PM »

A quick review of an awesome product. A $15 smartphone borescope I picked up on ebay.
2M (or 5M) in length, 6 adjustable brightness LEDs on the end, and a decent camera. Magnet, hook, and 90deg mirror attachments.
Plugs into your android smartphone micro USB port, or into the USB dongle. Uses one of many apps available to take pictures or video.

camera and led's

smaller than a AAA battery

still picture of battery. up child nostril picture omitted for obvious reasons

bright led's

...and the link to the ebay listing
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121836821177

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #1 on:** March 08, 2016, 08:17:03 PM »

Everyone needs one of these. An upgrade over mine that just uses USB for my laptop!!

mystic_1 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 08, 2016, 08:33:35 PM »

Neat!

I bought two

one in each length.

mystic_1

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #3 on:** March 08, 2016, 08:50:23 PM »

Awesome..

Mantree · « **Reply #4 on:** March 09, 2016, 06:38:51 PM »

Could be nice around the engine bay too

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chewbacca5000 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2016, 06:04:45 AM »

Nice find. I paid close to $100 for mine. I am happy with it, but this is nice as you don't have to pay extra for the screen just hook up to android.

CBGhia · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2016, 06:58:27 AM »

I had no idea that they made these for android devices. I just bought the 5 meter version in case I need to look down any pipes or anything like that. I am pretty stoked about it. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.

Another similar item, if you guys don't have an ODBII reader for your car, they make a bluetooth device that connects to your Android phone and works with the Torque app to read codes, clear codes, and monitor just about any sensor you have on the car.

http://www.amazon.com/Panlong-Bluetooth-Diagnostic-Scanner-Android/dp/B00PJPHEBO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1457621848&sr=8-3&keywords=odbII

flybox1 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2016, 08:14:35 AM »

Nice OBDII reader. Ordered. Thanks Ghia!

flybox1 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 10, 2016, 08:18:51 AM »

The app I downloaded in the Google Play Store is called CameraFi.
As soon as I plug the borescope in, the app opens.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vaultmicro.camerafi&hl=en

DH · « **Reply #9 on:** March 10, 2016, 08:37:25 AM »

I am totally lost concerning computers/electronics. Stupid question, will this work with ANY smart phone?

flybox1 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 10, 2016, 08:50:44 AM »

Quote from: DH on March 10, 2016, 08:37:25 AM

I am totally lost concerning computers/electronics. Stupid question, will this work with ANY smart phone?

NO.
Your android smartphone must support OTG (on the go) function, which allows your phone to act as a host when other USB devices are attached to it.
If you have a newer android smartphone, it probably has OTG built in.

Here is a list of OTG phones which are compatable with this borescope
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/31/amazonbasics/B00EOONL36.01._V311726434_.pdf

CBGhia · « **Reply #11 on:** March 10, 2016, 09:09:52 AM »

Quote from: flybox1 on March 10, 2016, 08:14:35 AM

Nice OBDII reader. Ordered. Thanks Ghia!

Get the Torque app and beware of imposters.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torquefree&hl=en

Torque lite is fine and will do just about anything you want. I bought the pro with some credit I had and it hasn't really done any more for me than the free version.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #12 on:** March 10, 2016, 11:06:59 AM »

I have the $6 ODB2 reader and the free Torque Lite downloaded also. Works great. Read your codes then re-set the light. The $$ version is more suited to tuning, etc and is probably not necessary. I tried to use the one on the mini-disc that came with it on my lap top. Forget that one.

mick7504 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 10, 2016, 01:04:13 PM »

Thanks for letting us know about this.
I ordered one yesterday even though the freight cost to Oz was $48AUD.
That's just how it goes sometimes when you see something good.

DH · « **Reply #14 on:** March 10, 2016, 01:35:15 PM »

Quote from: flybox1 on March 10, 2016, 08:50:44 AM

Quote from: DH on March 10, 2016, 08:37:25 AM
I am totally lost concerning computers/electronics. Stupid question, will this work with ANY smart phone?
NO.
Your android smartphone must support OTG (on the go) function, which allows your phone to act as a host when other USB devices are attached to it.
If you have a newer android smartphone, it probably has OTG built in.

Here is a list of OTG phones which are compatable with this borescope
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/31/amazonbasics/B00EOONL36.01._V311726434_.pdf

[/quote

]Thanks FB just got a new phone, but it's not in the same league as any of those. on another note, The OBD thing sems like it would eliminate the need (somewhat) to use a conventional scanner while diagnosing a car.

brewsky · « **Reply #15 on:** March 14, 2016, 02:55:02 AM »

Thanks for the tip......just ordered one.

Hopefully my smartphone is smarter than me and will work without downloads!

flybox1 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 14, 2016, 10:44:53 AM »

Quote from: brewsky on March 14, 2016, 02:55:02 AM

Thanks for the tip......just ordered one.

Hopefully my smartphone is smarter than me and will work without downloads!

There is a QR code on the top of the tin it comes in. Scan it and an app downloads automatically.
Or....

Quote from: flybox1 on March 10, 2016, 08:18:51 AM

The app I downloaded in the Google Play Store is called CameraFi.
As soon as I plug the borescope in, the app opens.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vaultmicro.camerafi&hl=en

brewsky · « **Reply #17 on:** March 14, 2016, 02:58:57 PM »

Thanks again!

I'm already seeing visions of dark crusty stuff on piston tops and valves

CBGhia · « **Reply #18 on:** March 14, 2016, 08:09:03 PM »

Mine arrived today. Had fun exploring my engine. Pretty decent picture.

Duanob · « **Reply #19 on:** March 15, 2016, 01:22:55 PM »

Yep pretty cool little tool. I just bought one.

Quote from: CycleRanger on March 10, 2016, 11:11:07 AM

Damn, I paid a lot more than that for my colonoscopy.....

LOL! Yeah me too!

I could imagine a home kit someday.

mystic_1 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 15, 2016, 05:40:38 PM »

Got mine today.

Confirmed: It is very dusty behind my desk.

mystic_1

brewsky · « **Reply #21 on:** March 20, 2016, 05:00:07 AM »

Got mine yesterday....works good on my lg phone after downloading fly's recommended app!

Not so much on el cheapo Amazon Fire tablet....yet anyway

Still trying to figure the dim button out...

flybox1 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 20, 2016, 02:03:51 PM »

Quote from: brewsky on March 20, 2016, 05:00:07 AM

Got mine yesterday....works good on my lg phone after downloading fly's recommended app!

Not so much on el cheapo Amazon Fire tablet....yet anyway

Still trying to figure the dim button out...

amazon fire is somewhat compatible with android apps, but not all. keep trying other apps similar to the one i linked. something will work.

brewsky · « **Reply #23 on:** March 20, 2016, 04:45:09 PM »

Quote from: flybox1 on March 20, 2016, 02:03:51 PM

Quote from: brewsky on March 20, 2016, 05:00:07 AM
Got mine yesterday....works good on my lg phone after downloading fly's recommended app!

Not so much on el cheapo Amazon Fire tablet....yet anyway

Still trying to figure the dim button out...
amazon fire is somewhat compatible with android apps, but not all. keep trying other apps similar to the one i linked. something will work.

I'll keep trying on the tablet and if all else fails there's always the grandkids!

Works great on phone and PC.......

Thanks again for the tip!

mick7504 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 26, 2016, 12:42:41 AM »

Mine arrived on Thursday.
I downloaded camerafi, plugged it in and it fired up straight away.
That's a great little camera that delivers an exceptionally clear picture on the phone screen.

I've got a USB adaptor for this Samsung Tablet that I'm typing on now and I'll hook it up tonight.
In hindsight, I should have bought a few more.
It's a brilliant little device.

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Author Topic: Borescope for Android phone/PC Nice !!! (Read 8798 times)

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