Articulate: verb to unite by or as if by means of a joint (merriam-webster)
Articulating Borescopes: Borescopes with a small probe tip which can be bended in different directions to get better views
similar: Angulating borescopes, steering borescopes, pivoting borescopes, bending borescopes
similar: Angulating borescopes, steering borescopes, pivoting borescopes, bending borescopes
Four Types of articulations:
- One-way articulation: bending only to one direction
- Two-way articulation: probe bends to two directions, right and left
- Four-way articulation: probe bends to 4 directions, right and left , up and down
- Joystick 360 all around articulation: probe is steered by a joystick to bend in 360 degree all directions. The steering can be manual mechanical or driven by an electronic motor
One-Way articulation
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Two-Way Articulation
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Four-Way Articulation
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Joystick 360 Degree Articulation
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Vividia Articulating Borescopes: USB type USB/WiFi WiFi type LCD type LCD/WiFi LCD/HDMI
According to how images are displayed for the articulation videoscopes, there are the following catalogs:
- USB output type: Inspection cameras can be connected to Windows PC, Mac, Chromebook, Linux and some Android devices through USB interface
- USB/WiFi Bundle: These scopes can be connected to laptops, PC and tablets. Also can be connected to iOS and Android devices through WiFi wireless
- WiFi type: The videoscopes can be wirelessly connected to iOS devices, like iPhone, iPad, and Android phone and tablet
- LCD type: These inspection cameras have its own LCD monitor to display images
- LCD/WiFi type: These LCD scopes have built-in WiFi function, which can be wirelessly connected to a iOS phone or Android device
- LCD/HDMII: These LCD videoscopes have a HDMI output to be connected to a TV monitor
Comparison of several Vividia Articulation Borescopes Videoscopes:
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Output for Display |
USB to PC |
USB/WiFi to PC phone |
LCD, SD card |
LCD, WiFi, SD card |
LCD, HDMI, SD card |
USB to PC |
Probe (D x L) |
8.5mm x 40cm |
8.5mm x 40 cm |
6mm x 1 m |
5.5mm x 1 m |
6mm x 1 m |
8.5mm x 80cm |
Camera Resolution |
640x480 |
640x480 |
640x480 |
1280x720 |
1280x720 |
1280x720* |
Focus Range |
10mm to 100mm |
10mm to 100mm |
20mm to 50mm |
10mm to 80mm |
10mm to 80mm |
10mm to 100mm |
Probe Articulation |
rigid, one-way |
rigid, one-way |
flexible, 2-way |
flexible, 2-way |
flexible, joystick 360 degree |
semi-rigid, moldable |
LCD Display |
NA |
NA |
2.7 inch |
4.5 inch |
3.5 inch |
NA |
Windows 10/8/7/XP Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
iPhone iPad compatible |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Android Systems |
Yes** |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes** |
* The new version of VA-980 has pixels of 1280x720. The previous version (before 2020) or earlier) has resolution of 640x480.
** For Android devices, phone or tablet, only some Android models are compatible. Some Android models are not compatible, due to either lacking OTG function or too much customization of the operation system.
** For Android devices, phone or tablet, only some Android models are compatible. Some Android models are not compatible, due to either lacking OTG function or too much customization of the operation system.
Articulating videoscopes by display type:
USB articulating borescopes:
A. USB output to Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Chromebook and Some Android systems
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Models:
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B. USB output directly to iOS devices and Android devices:
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1. With a UBS-to-WiFi conversion box, all USB articulating borescopes can be converted into a WiFi videoscope.
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2. Some borescopes are designed as dual-mode WiFi/USB inspection cameras:
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WiFi only cordless articulating borescopes:
WiFi articulating inspection camera plus USB option:
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LCD articulating borescopes:
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LCD articulating inspection cameras with built-in WiFi modules:
Not many such products.
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LCD articulating videoscopes with a HDMI output for connecting to a TV monitor:
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