How a Basic Rigid Borescope is Constructed

As you may already know, a rigid borescope is the best choice for you if you are looking for an inexpensive tool that can view inside tight enclosed areas that may be reached via a straight line. However, are you familiar with the different parts and devices which these machines use in order to provide you with these high quality images? This article will seek to explain these different parts to you in brief so you can better understand how these remarkable machines work. First of all, the rigid borescope uses an optical lens in order to transmit their images from one end of the insertion tube to the other, from the area you are inspecting straight to your eye. However, the object must first be lit up enough so you are able to see it. This is accomplished either by a bundle of fiber optic cables or a separate light source. Some models will have a bulb at the tip, but this is only in less expensive models. You will find that the best thing about the rigid borescope is how simple the design is. The main devices you will need along with your rigid borescope include a camera coupler, a light source, a monitor, a C-mount video camera, the appropriate cables, either an S video or composite cable, and a multifunction cable for power and video. The purpose of these is mostly self explanatory. The monitor is for viewing your findings, the light source allows you to see in dark areas, and the video camera will record your findings so you can view them later. The S video or composite cables will be used to connect your light source with your monitor. The multifunction cable is used to connect between your video recorder and your light source. Currently there are many different accessories that you can obtain for your rigid borescope to make it even more efficient at providing you with superior imaging. These may include a high resolution monitor, a digital camera, a video camera, a video coupler, a mini Digital Video Recorder, a photo coupler lens, and a borescope adapter. You will find that these accessories are excellent for recording so you can document and archive your findings. This also makes it much easier to watch your findings with others at the same time. While each rigid borescope is different, you will find that as a rule they are generally quite durable, provide the highest quality images, feature excellent ergonomic control, and a pretty decent field of view as well. The only actual downside of this product is that unlike the flexible models, you can only examine interior areas that can be reached by a straight pathway. However, if that is what you need these tools for, you will find that there is no better solution.