Re: Does anyone use a USB 'endoscope' on Debian, which ones should work OK?
On Friday 14 March 2025 08:28:30 am debian-user@howorth.org.uk wrote:
> Chris Green <cl@isbd.net> wrote:
>
> > I don't want to look at the outside of the hull, I want to look
> > inside right down in the bilges under the engine. This is quite
> > inaccessible and one of the cameras that are advertised mostly as
> > 'endoscopes' would make looking around down there more possible.
> >
> > As I said before the only reason I used the word endoscope was that
> > it's the best way to actually get hits on the type of device I'm
> > after. Another search term that can work is 'inspection camera'.
>
> FWIW, I bought an endoscope a couple of years ago. It was from Amazon
> and brand Depstech, but isn't available now. It works well for me.
> Features I like: wi-fi link to an app on my phone; 1920p resolution;
> built-in LED illumination; 5m long. Waterproof might be important for
> you. As others have said, there are lots around and it's pot luck!
>
> Again FWIW, this one
> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Endoscope-Inspection-Flexible-Waterproof-Android/dp/B0DR9HLKNZ
> seems pretty cheap.
That _is_ amazingly cheap, I had no idea that one of these could be had for that kind of a price. Given that, it's just a little bit big for one of the things I'd like to use it for, and I'm also kinda interested in the ones that have two cameras, so I guess I'll poke around some and see what I can find. Thanks for posting that link.
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