SuiteSuccess Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 Anyone ever used one of these and if so your impression? I’ve got to locate and fish a wire in a very tight place in my bass boat and have no other way to do it. Nobody around here rents bore scopes and I don’t want to spend a lot for occasional use. https://www.amazon.com/Endoscope-Adjustable-Semi-Rigid-Waterproof-Inspection/dp/B0BR7MKHF9/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=E3R6GJVQQLL2&keywords=borescope+camera+for+iphone&qid=1696715739&sprefix=Boresvop%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 Bought a scope at Walmart, while on the road. $15 or 20 out the door, 3' of probe, built in display. For what I paid, it's earned it's keep. I think it was Frog brand, or something like that. Toad, maybe. The one you linked is considerably longer, so if that's important, yours is probably better, otherwise, I'm cheap. Especially for a rare use tool. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted October 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 46 minutes ago, Darryl&Rita said: Bought a scope at Walmart, while on the road. $15 or 20 out the door, 3' of probe, built in display. For what I paid, it's earned it's keep. I think it was Frog brand, or something like that. Toad, maybe. The one you linked is considerably longer, so if that's important, yours is probably better, otherwise, I'm cheap. Especially for a rare use tool. In automotive section? Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 Got a friendly local plumber? They sometimes use scopes, there are tool scopes that might be rentable at one of the parts stores, and I remember seeing something that could attach to an iPhone at one time, but it was a long time ago and not available for an android at that time. Good luck and let us know what and where you find something. Rod Quote White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 Try to use it before the purchase. Some of those cheapies will give you a cloudy pic. Quote 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEasy Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) Used mine twice. Once just two days ago to fish some wires through my RV. Digital Inspection Endoscope. Has a very long lead. Works good enough. Comes with a 7 inch display. Edited October 8, 2023 by NeverEasy Quote Chet & Deb '01 Volvo 660 w/ Smart '19 Forest River Columbus 320RS 5th wheel 2022 Chev 2500HD Long Bed Retired CWO4, USN and federal service Electronics Tech/Network Engineer/Welder/Machinist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 Carl, are you going to be anywhere near me anytime soon? You can use mine. Quote 2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted October 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 10 hours ago, GeorgiaHybrid said: Carl, are you going to be anywhere near me anytime soon? You can use mine. Thanks, David, but I need something cheap just to have around for a couple of times per year. This just looked pretty good and has fairly good reviews. Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 Are you still using an Iphone? That camera doesn't work with Android or Pixel phones. Quote 2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted October 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 1 hour ago, GeorgiaHybrid said: Are you still using an Iphone? That camera doesn't work with Android or Pixel phones. I have iPhone. Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 Hmmmm, a lot of you old folks seem to have them... Quote 2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted October 9, 2023 Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 I haven't used that particular one, but I have a similar one I bought off Amazon back in 2017. It is a wireless connection to an app on my phone rather than a hard connection so if you have a different physical connection on a different phone, it still works. It creates a local wifi signal that you connect your phone to and then it sends the video to its app on your phone. I have been very happy with it and use it a half dozen times a year or so. Here is the link: https://a.co/d/1knGm18. I bought this case to keep it in and protect it when not in use: https://a.co/d/9gXoXS8. I figured I would give this one a shot because it was inexpensive with the idea of buying a better one some day. This one has worked well enough that I never got around to buying a better one. Quote 2009 Volvo 670 with dinette/workstation sleeper - Walter 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage) My First Solar Install Thread My Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the build My MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted October 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 12 hours ago, Chad Heiser said: I haven't used that particular one, but I have a similar one I bought off Amazon back in 2017. It is a wireless connection to an app on my phone rather than a hard connection so if you have a different physical connection on a different phone, it still works. It creates a local wifi signal that you connect your phone to and then it sends the video to its app on your phone. I have been very happy with it and use it a half dozen times a year or so. Here is the link: https://a.co/d/1knGm18. I bought this case to keep it in and protect it when not in use: https://a.co/d/9gXoXS8. I figured I would give this one a shot because it was inexpensive with the idea of buying a better one some day. This one has worked well enough that I never got around to buying a better one. Thanks Chad. Since these are Chinese, I’ll bet the scope itself is built by a single company with multiple name rebrands. Anyway I ordered it and will post a review after use. Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted October 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 Got the scope and for the price works pretty well. A bit hard to maneuver in tight spaces and its semi-rigid design must be molded. For tight work really would need a controllable scope but they are going to be much more $$$. Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 With your background, I would have thought you would have a proctologist or two as a buddy that you would have let you borrow one of those fancy, steerable scopes. 😁 Quote 2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted October 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 11 hours ago, GeorgiaHybrid said: With your background, I would have thought you would have a proctologist or two as a buddy that you would have let you borrow one of those fancy, steerable scopes. 😁 Actually, I did a lot of scopes on both ends in my day. I would love to own a short Olympus scope and light source but don’t have an extra $5k laying around. Talk about the ability to get into some tight places for a look see. Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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