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USB Snakescope Camera

Stick it where the sun don’t shine

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USB Snakescope with magnetic attachment

USB Snakescope with magnetic attachment

Some objects are capable of raising a titter on looks alone. Take the USB Snakescope for example. But before we make a load of childish, ‘you wanna look up my what?’ style jokes, it’s worth stating that this impressive borescopic still/video camera has thousands of extremely practical uses.

Thanks to its long, robust, semi-flexible insertion tube (no sniggering at the back) and adjustable twin LEDs, it can explore all kinds of difficult to reach nooks and crannies, even wet ones because both camera head and cable are waterproof. It’s ideal for shoving down your plughole! ‘Hooray, I can see me ring!’

Capable of producing images in VGA quality (640x480)

Capable of producing images in VGA quality (640x480)

Better still, it comes with idiot-proof software that allows you to view, tweak and archive your findings. It’s even got a clip-on magnetic attachment so you can retrieve lost screws and other metallic items that have dropped out of reach.

Car engine

"Anyone seen the Firebox kitten?"

No slouch in the camera department, the Snakescope is capable of producing images in VGA quality (640x480) so differentiating between lint and screwed up tenners is easy. Speaking of peering into areas where the sun don’t shine, this quality gizmo is ideal for exploring the recesses of your sofa and examining car engines, cavity walls, mouse holes, loft spaces and more. Actually we’re sure we’ve seen Jack Bauer using something similar. Maybe he’d lost his keys?

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Handy tool box

Yes, we realise the first place you’re going to stick the USB Snakescope is down your trousers, but once you’ve recovered from the disappointment you’ll discover that the possibilities are endless. Take it to work and you can use it to peer around corners (‘Quick, the boss!’) or spy on colleagues over your monitor, periscope style. In fact the only place the USB Snakescope can’t look is inside your innuendo-ridden mind. Shame.

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Please Note:
  • Requires a PC running Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 and a USB 1.1/2.0 port
  • USB powered
  • Video resolution 640x480
  • Camera head outer diameter is 14 mm (0.55 in)


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Press Reviews...

press review "A tight engine bay and big hands can cause problems for DIY mechanics. But not with this flexible camera from online gadget giant Firebox."
Auto Express - Feb '10
press review "The camera outputs reasonable 640x480 video and its software makes it easy to capture stills or video."
Computer Shopper - Dec '09
press review "Slithers in where other cameras can't. Use it to go exploring behind radiators and down the back of the sofa."
Stuff - Dec '09
press review "At the very least, Snakescope enables children to satisfy their inherent curiosity about what is inside every nook and cranny..."
The Sunday Times - Nov '09

Visitor Reviews...

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visitor avatar Just got one of these for xmas, put my laptop in my backpack and used it as an amazing bullet camera on my bike!
VidRip, England - Dec '09
Firebox says: Coooool!!!!

visitor avatar Got this for my dad for xmas and he loved it. He had mentioned to my mum he wants something like this but had no idea it existed so was a great surprise as he is always fixing up cars so is really handy for engine work, plus if he can work out how to connect it to a laptop im sure anyone can, thanx firebox =].
Chantelle, Scunthorpe - Dec '09
visitor avatar Ordered yesterday after seeing in Computer Shopper, arrived this morning (excellent). Site made me laugh (witty comments) so I decided to risk buying from it... The scope is good build quality, though the driver installation instructions are minimal. Important thing is to not connect scope before putting in CD (which should autorun and install drivers). On then connecting scope via USB you get a new entry in the Windows Explorer. Clicking on that entry gives you a preview of what the scope is seeing. You also get a Program entry called AMCAP - which confusingly will pickup e. G. A built in Webcam first, so you have to manually choose the Scope as the video source. The prog appears to have advanced video controls, though not tried it out fully yet. Not sure about reliabilty - "Copyright ? Microsoft Corp" (sic). Interface is WIA (I think) so e. G. Photshop can grab natively. Nice controls on handle - a lighting adjuster, plus a 'snap shot' button. Image quality is fine for most things, one minor niggle would be the presence of (negligible) vertical line flickering noticeable in low light areas (e. G. Under cabinet) which I assume is related to what used to be called ISO film speed (??) quality. Overall, very happy with purchase and service from Firebox.
IC, London - Dec '09
visitor avatar Does it work with Windows 7 64 bit?
John McEwen, LONDON - Feb '10
Firebox says: No, unfortunately not at this time.

visitor avatar The sofware will not install on vista. Can you point me to the manufacturers site to get another copy.
Jason, Watford - Dec '09
Firebox says: Software can be downloaded from: http://www.teamforce.com.tw/tf2808.htm

visitor avatar What is the minimum distance it will focus to, please? Can you adjust the focus? Looks good if it will!
Jason, Hitchin - Dec '09
Firebox says: The focal distance ranges from 6cm - infinite.

visitor avatar Would it work an advent netbook?
Kyle, Northamtionshire - Dec '09
Firebox says: Word for our supplier - '..the USB Snakescope should run under Windows Operating System such as Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 etc. If Advent Netbook use Windows Operating System, then it should be compatible. However, if the Netbook uses OP other than Windows OS, such as Linux then it won't work, I'm afraid.

visitor avatar If I want to extend the usb cable/lead, will it work with a usb extension lead and if so is there a maximum length it will operate?
Jim, Lytham St Annes.Lancashire - Dec '09
Firebox says: We can't see there being any issues with this. However, this is unchartered territory as we haven't actually tested this theory. So, if you do try it out please let us know how you get on.

visitor avatar Does the camera have to be plugged in the PC while in use?
Petra, London - Dec '09
Firebox says: Yes it does.

visitor avatar Is there one which will work with a mac?
Alison, London - Nov '09
Firebox says: Not as far as we know. The one we stock is not MAC compatible, I'm afraid.

 
 
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