Foxwell Borescope Review
I first learned what a borescope is in the early 1980’s when I was an aircraft mechanic in the US Navy. To me it was a marvel of engineering and almost seemed like science fiction. Today you can buy a Foxwell Borescope (FY406D) that is probably a thousand times better than the one I first saw and certainly a heck of a lot less expensive ($189.99 currently on Amazon).
There is a less expensive version called the Y400 which you can buy for $129.99.
When given the opportunity to review this I jumped at the chance. Conversely, I have several really good uses for it. Additionally, I believe every homeowner should have one of these. Not too long ago we figured out rodents had tunneled into our flexible duct work under the house. I had it all ripped out and replaced. Additionally, I plan on using this borescope to routinely inspect the ductwork as far as the probe length allows. This could end up paying for itself quickly. And it provides proof to my wife that the critters have not returned.
Foxwell Borescope Y406D
This thing is so amazing and has so many features I’m not sure where to start and to cover them all would be exhaustive. Also let’s focus on some of those features and specs:
- Precision Dual Lens with 220° coverage
- Cameras are front facing and upwards facing
- Camera can be rotated or moved using the scroll wheel
- Both cameras can be viewed simultaneously
- Can take pictures or videos – 1 megapixel HD cam
- 0.25″ camera size
- 3.7v Lithium Battery
- Zoom function
- 4.3″ IPS HD screen
- 5 hour working time
- 4 levels of LED lighting
- There is a microphone (must be enabled in settings)
- Full HD photo setting
- 90° viewing
- Photos and videos stored on TF card (included)
- Can connect borescope to USB to see files (as per photo below)
Quick Test
Let’s take a quick peek down my flexible ducting:
No evidence of mice. And my garbage disposal has been backing up to the other sink. Gee, I wonder why?
My wife came home and saw me working with the machine and told me to scope the dryer vent. Smart wife! Unfortunately for me I now have to clean this out today.
Video Test
I snaked the borescope down the garbage disposal with the Microphone on. Video quality is great but recorded sound leaves a little bit to be desired. Also, it is clear enough to hear what is said, just not super high quality.
And do you own any firearms? I can think of no better way to inspect the barrel.
Foxwell Borescope Machine Overview
Here is a super quick video outlining some of the features of the FY406D:
Finally, here are the connections. Right to left:
- USB – C
- TF card slot
- Reset button
Recommendations
I can’t think of much but an external microphone connector could improve the sound quality substantially.
Wrap Up
The FY406D is a value added tool to any toolbox. I highly recommend this articulating borescope for homeowners and auto mechanics. It is intuitive to use, similar to using a digital camera. Which essentially is what it is.
This might make a great gift as well for the mechanic or boat owner in your family.
JOHN’S TECH BLOG LOVES THE FOXWELL BORESCOPE FY406D