Corvette Colonoscopy camera
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Racer
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From: Pace Florida
Corvette Colonoscopy camera
Well, sort of......
I'm looking for a way to insert a camera into tight places, like between body panels to check rust, etc. that can be triggered with a remote release. My first option is my digital elph, but I was wondering if there was a camera available that had the lens and a flash tethered back to the main camera. Sort of like, well, you know.......
I know there are a lot of options for in-car cameras, windshield mounts, etc., so I was wondering if anyone came across something that might work here.
I'm looking for a way to insert a camera into tight places, like between body panels to check rust, etc. that can be triggered with a remote release. My first option is my digital elph, but I was wondering if there was a camera available that had the lens and a flash tethered back to the main camera. Sort of like, well, you know.......
I know there are a lot of options for in-car cameras, windshield mounts, etc., so I was wondering if anyone came across something that might work here.
Burning Brakes
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From: Fort Wayne IN
Perhaps a laptop and a litttle webcam would work. As long as you had a bright light under there as well, you could fit the camera into the places you wanted to inspect and view it on the screen.
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Racer
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From: Pace Florida
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
That little item is called a borescope and has been around for at least 40 years. Gas turbine folks use them to stick in access holes in the case to check the condition of the turbine blades. It is a standard inspection device and doesn't have a 'premium' added to it so that it can probe your innerds. These aren't cheap, but they are a lot less expensive today, with miniature cameras, halogen lights, and fiber-optic cables being readily available.
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From: Seymour TN
Ridgid tools see snake
We have several of these at work. They are a little pricey but work great for seeing in tight places. There are other brands out there but we have had these for over a year with no problems. http://www.professionalequipment.com...eline-cameras/
Cruising
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From: Winchester Massachusetts
Borescope
You might look at borescopes. They are similiar to the dreaded colonoscope. Check this link:
http://www.wescotools.com/p-2023-pro...-lighting.aspx
http://www.wescotools.com/p-2023-pro...-lighting.aspx
Drifting
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From: aurora
you could try this, you could just tape on an led on it for light.
http://www.pinecomputer.com/ulmiflsncopi.html
a friend has this one works great.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/1MAJ2
Todd
look at flea-bay as well for the last one some on there cheep.
http://www.pinecomputer.com/ulmiflsncopi.html
a friend has this one works great.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/1MAJ2
Todd
look at flea-bay as well for the last one some on there cheep.
Last edited by cargo247; Feb 25, 2009 at 10:10 AM.
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From: Holts Summit Missouri
We have a couple of small boroscopes at work that were not that expensive, no camera but a small viewing screen and have a video output. Seems like they were around $400.00 or less. They are available from Snapon. You can get different lengths of cable to reach into really remote spaces,and they come with a small mirrow that snaps on the end for looking around a corner. Field of view can be small but it should work for what you are talking about.
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From: No longer in Heaven
[QUOTE=cargo247;1569079622]you could try this, you could just tape on an led on it for light.
http://www.pinecomputer.com/ulmiflsncopi.html
This little item would be great to slip into the gap between the top of the gas tank and the body to see if there was a tank sticker back there!
http://www.pinecomputer.com/ulmiflsncopi.html
This little item would be great to slip into the gap between the top of the gas tank and the body to see if there was a tank sticker back there!
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Racer
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From: Pace Florida
Wow! What an education in a short time! It seems there are various commercial solutions to this need to see in tight places (without the "go lytly"). 
Thanks to everyone for their input. I went to Home Depot and picked up a Seesnake as suggested by tn81vette and its pretty cool. ($ 199) The other ideas were good also, but this solution was locally available and within a five minute drive.
Now I'm scared to death as to what I might find when I go looking for the cowl leaks......
Thanks again, everyone. I appreciate the help!
Thanks to everyone for their input. I went to Home Depot and picked up a Seesnake as suggested by tn81vette and its pretty cool. ($ 199) The other ideas were good also, but this solution was locally available and within a five minute drive.
Now I'm scared to death as to what I might find when I go looking for the cowl leaks......
Thanks again, everyone. I appreciate the help!
Burning Brakes
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From: Scarborough Maine Fredericksburg VA
I know you have already bought one but in case anyone else is looking Milwaukee also makes one that is about the same price but a little newer design. The following is from the web -
While the tools are very similar, there are a number of important areas where the Milwaukee out-does the Ridgid. The screen on the Milwaukee has a much higher resolution at 320x240 (the Ridgid's is 160x234), and it is also capable of a 2x zoom. In addition, Milwaukee has added an auto shut-off feature, so you don't accidentally drain the batteries down.
Rigid and Milwaukee are both owned by the same company so the seesnake will probably end up with the upgrades.
While the tools are very similar, there are a number of important areas where the Milwaukee out-does the Ridgid. The screen on the Milwaukee has a much higher resolution at 320x240 (the Ridgid's is 160x234), and it is also capable of a 2x zoom. In addition, Milwaukee has added an auto shut-off feature, so you don't accidentally drain the batteries down.
Rigid and Milwaukee are both owned by the same company so the seesnake will probably end up with the upgrades.
Drifting
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From: Austin Texas
looks like the seesnake but $99. I like harbor freight for special tools you dont use that often.
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/...o?itemid=66550
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/...o?itemid=66550
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Racer
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From: Pace Florida
I know you have already bought one but in case anyone else is looking Milwaukee also makes one that is about the same price but a little newer design. The following is from the web -
While the tools are very similar, there are a number of important areas where the Milwaukee out-does the Ridgid. The screen on the Milwaukee has a much higher resolution at 320x240 (the Ridgid's is 160x234), and it is also capable of a 2x zoom. In addition, Milwaukee has added an auto shut-off feature, so you don't accidentally drain the batteries down.
Rigid and Milwaukee are both owned by the same company so the seesnake will probably end up with the upgrades.
While the tools are very similar, there are a number of important areas where the Milwaukee out-does the Ridgid. The screen on the Milwaukee has a much higher resolution at 320x240 (the Ridgid's is 160x234), and it is also capable of a 2x zoom. In addition, Milwaukee has added an auto shut-off feature, so you don't accidentally drain the batteries down.
Rigid and Milwaukee are both owned by the same company so the seesnake will probably end up with the upgrades.
