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Old 05-13-2016, 05:12 PM
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I'll add another thumbs up for this borescope. I have an older Autel borescope from ATS that has poor resolution and require a little 45 degree end mirror for engine work. When I went to look at the exhaust valves on my Deb for the annual last month, the angled mirror had gone missing. I was forced to borrow one of my airport buddy's borescope, which happened to be this model. It was great! The resolution of photos and video is phenomenal, and the articulating control is very easy to use.
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Old 05-24-2016, 09:17 AM
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Default You guys convinced me

Just ordered one from ebay.
I had been looking at another model but after these good reviews I figured this was the way to go. thanks
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Old 02-21-2017, 09:57 AM
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Default Works on Ipad and Iphones now - by using Airbox

Hello fellow VAF'ers;
Based on reviews here - I purchased a VA-400 and I love it (but it only works with Android and PCs). Since I have and Ipad and Iphone - I had to use my old Windows laptop with the scope.
I just got an email from Oasis - they now have an Airbox that allows the scope to connect to Apple devices - via wifi. Only downside I see, is price. It's $100 (as much as the scope!).
Link to Oasis Utube video for the Airbox is follows. Below the video is a link for info and to purchase.

http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=MR2...3mYsmjfOT_8PIw
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Old 02-21-2017, 10:15 AM
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In reality, the Ablescope (aka Vividia VA-400) is just a camera on a stick. The flex end is great because it eliminates mirrors, but some users report the plastic flex fixture under the end boot to be very fragile.

There are now a boatload of tiny cameras with diameter small enough to be passed through a spark plug hole. Most are USB, but there must be some out there for Apple too. I'm starting to think if/when my Ablescope flex head dies, I may just tape one of these to a length of welding wire, and bend to suit the needed view.

http://www.tomtop.com/endoscopes-206/

http://www.tomtop.com/endoscopes-206/p-h8272.html
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Old 02-21-2017, 12:46 PM
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I've used my Vividia a few times and it has started to fail already. The camera will stop sending a picture to my PC. If I unplug and plug it back in, it usually starts going again but not for long.

Fragile, yes.
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Old 02-21-2017, 01:07 PM
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Default yep, yep

Hey Dan,

I have one I have been using and it works pretty well - it was $11 with free slooooow delivery from China. I made a Rube Goldberg articulating mechanism, but went to camera on a (safety) wire for simplicity.

It takes serviceable pics of the valves and is nearly disposable!

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In reality, the Ablescope (aka Vividia VA-400) is just a camera on a stick. The flex end is great because it eliminates mirrors, but some users report the plastic flex fixture under the end boot to be very fragile.

There are now a boatload of tiny cameras with diameter small enough to be passed through a spark plug hole. Most are USB, but there must be some out there for Apple too. I'm starting to think if/when my Ablescope flex head dies, I may just tape one of these to a length of welding wire, and bend to suit the needed view.

http://www.tomtop.com/endoscopes-206/

http://www.tomtop.com/endoscopes-206/p-h8272.html
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Old 05-30-2017, 05:54 PM
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I bought a Vividia VA-400. Much less money than the Harbor freight one I already have. Perfect focal length for what we need looking inside cylinders.
You do need a lap top to view, that may not be so bad though, because the lap top screen is very large, it may be a benefit.

Used it on last 2 annuals I performed and one experimental condition inspection.
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Old 10-18-2017, 10:59 PM
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Default articulation

The advantage of the va-400 is that it articulates to make it easier to see the valves.
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Old 10-30-2017, 08:12 AM
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Any recent news on buying a VA-400? Seems Oasis Scientific has locked down sales at $199 anywhere I've dug on the web.

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Old 11-14-2018, 05:31 PM
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Default No picture on Samsung phone

Just received an Ablescope 400 but am unable to get a picture. I took off the lens cover, leds light up but no pic. I've tried several apps including airbox, OTG view, camera fi and usb camera. What am I missing? I am using a Samsung phone...
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