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rv8ch 08-14-2020 03:43 AM

vividia va-400 borescope problem
 
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I just got my new vividia va-400 borescope and unfortunately it got damaged in shipment. Does anyone know if these can be fixed? Trying to avoid mailing it back to the US if I can avoid it.

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Jetmart 08-14-2020 03:53 AM

It's difficult to tell from the photos but is it just the protective sleeve that is damaged or does it not articulate properly?
If it is just the protective sleeve you should have received some spares in the box and directions on how to change them out.
See the instructions.

moosepileit 08-14-2020 05:33 AM

The sleeve is replaceable, but that item looks used to me. Was it to be new?

I don't like the S bend in the last pic. It only bends one way.

The first time you push to bend, the lock engages, so read BEFORE pushing to bend so you know the unlock/hold

scard 08-14-2020 06:44 AM

And when you're out of new sleeve material, it is pretty much just a cut party balloon.

rv8ch 08-14-2020 06:51 AM

no workie
 
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Originally Posted by Jetmart (Post 1454287)
It's difficult to tell from the photos but is it just the protective sleeve that is damaged or does it not articulate properly?
If it is just the protective sleeve you should have received some spares in the box and directions on how to change them out.
See the instructions.

Unfortunately it does not articulate right - it does move, will probably be "barely usable", but definitely broken. Just didn't want to start ripping it apart before I checked with the brain trust to see if anyone else has already experienced this.

Seems like it took a heavy hit forcing the borescope down on the camera end, damaging the articulation part - possibly breaking a "tendon". Also, not clear why the rubber part looks a bit cooked - perhaps it is in fact used, or perhaps it rubbed back and forth on the styrofoam - not sure.

I have not yet plugged it into anything to see if the camera even works. Mails into the ebay company I bought it from and Oasis Scientific.

rvbuilder2002 08-14-2020 08:27 AM

When working properly the camera end can turn around to look nearly 180 degrees from its at rest position.

If it cant do that it will be useless for inspecting valves in cylinders.

DeeCee 57 08-14-2020 12:01 PM

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damaged in shipment
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I’d say damaged before shipment :(

rv8ch 08-20-2020 06:40 AM

quick followup
 
I contacted both Vividia and the ebay seller, and was contacted by both that said they would be happy to send me the either the parts to fix it or send me a new one. I'll update once completed. Seems like pretty good support from these guys so far.

guccidude1 08-20-2020 09:52 AM

vividia va-400 borescope problem
 
Bad news, I'm afraid. I damaged mine and the dude at Vividia said "non-repairable". Much more careful with the new one. Dan from Reno

SPB W10 08-20-2020 04:19 PM

My Vividia VA-400 borescope arrived brand-new through Aircraft Spruce. After 1 week and 40 pictures the clarity decrease dramatically. It was warrantied with a brand new scope. Glad I did.


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