{"id":10490,"date":"2026-09-30T10:37:58","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.autoboss.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=10490"},"modified":"2026-10-09T05:50:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T05:50:16","slug":"autool-v81-5-mm-two-way-articulating-borescope","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/product\/autool-v81-5-mm-two-way-articulating-borescope\/","title":{"rendered":"AUTOOL V81 5 mm Two-Way Articulating Borescope"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"abd-pd\" data-abd-version=\"1\">\n<header class=\"abd-hero\">\n<h3>Steer a 5 mm Camera Through Narrow Engine Openings<\/h3>\n<p class=\"abd-lead\">The V81 guides a 5 mm probe with two-way steering and shows the live image on its own 4.3-inch screen, no phone or app required. Save photos or video for review, and use the magnetic base to hold the unit during suitable inspections.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"abd-facts\">\n<li>5 mm Two-Way Probe<\/li>\n<li>1280\u00d7720 Imaging<\/li>\n<li>4.3-inch Screen<\/li>\n<li>8\u00d7 Digital Zoom<\/li>\n<li>1 m Braided Hose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-features\">\n<h4>Key Features<\/h4>\n<ol class=\"abd-features\">\n<li>\n<h5>Two-Way Steering<\/h5>\n<p>Guide the tip with the steering control; the stated articulation range is 220\u00b0.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Standalone Display<\/h5>\n<p>Live view, recording playback and device controls on the integrated color screen.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Adjustable Probe Lighting<\/h5>\n<p>Three brightness levels plus off, to reduce dark areas or reflections.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Up to 8\u00d7 Digital Zoom<\/h5>\n<p>Enlarges captured detail on screen; set distance, focus and lighting first, since zoom cannot add detail that was not captured.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Photo, Video and Playback<\/h5>\n<p>Capture with the handle button, then review files with playback and image rotation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Magnetic Base<\/h5>\n<p>Attach to a suitable ferrous surface to support positioning while you guide the probe.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-specs\">\n<h4>More Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"abd-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"abd-table abd-specs\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Image sensor<\/th>\n<td>1\/9\u2033 CMOS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Articulation radius<\/th>\n<td>Approximately 32 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Articulation life<\/th>\n<td>Approximately 20,000 cycles (specification, not a guarantee)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Charging<\/th>\n<td>DC 5 V \/ 1 A; fast charging not supported<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-compare\">\n<h4>Model Comparison<\/h4>\n<div class=\"abd-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"abd-table abd-compare\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\"><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"is-current\">V81<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">V80<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">V83<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Probe diameter<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">5 mm<\/td>\n<td>6.25 mm<\/td>\n<td>5 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Steering<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">Two-way<\/td>\n<td>Two-way<\/td>\n<td>Four-way<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Resolution<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">1280\u00d7720 (1 MP)<\/td>\n<td>1920\u00d71080 (2 MP)<\/td>\n<td>1280\u00d7720 (1 MP)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-box\">\n<h4>What&#8217;s in the Box<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"abd-box\">\n<li>V81 borescope with articulating probe and integrated screen<\/li>\n<li>Carrying case<\/li>\n<li>USB charging cable<\/li>\n<li>User manual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-use\">\n<h4>How to Use<\/h4>\n<ol class=\"abd-steps\">\n<li><b>Define the target<\/b><span>Identify the entry point and surface to inspect, and confirm the probe and viewing range suit that path.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Check the equipment<\/b><span>Inspect the tip and cable, charge the unit, and test steering, lighting and saving.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Prepare the vehicle<\/b><span>Isolate moving and live parts and let the inspection area cool.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Guide and illuminate<\/b><span>Insert gently while watching the live image; steer and adjust lighting, never forcing a bend.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Record findings<\/b><span>Capture useful angles and note the component, entry point and viewing direction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Withdraw and store<\/b><span>Straighten the tip, withdraw gently, then clean, dry and store the probe.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"abd-note\">Steering, recording, charging and safe withdrawal: <a href=\"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/autool-catalog\/media\/b7d322340a7fc31b316d65db.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">V81 user manual (PDF)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-notes\">\n<h4>Good to Know<\/h4>\n<div class=\"abd-notes\">\n<div class=\"abd-note-group is-caution\">\n<h5><span class=\"abd-tag\">Caution<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>IP67 applies to the probe only; keep the screen and handle dry, and do not infer oil, fuel or solvent compatibility from the rating.<\/li>\n<li>The 85\u00b0C shutdown is a protection threshold, not a working-temperature rating; inspect only cooled components.<\/li>\n<li>If the probe resists withdrawal, stop pulling and return the tip with the steering control; do not start the engine with the probe inserted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"abd-note-group is-care\">\n<h5><span class=\"abd-tag\">Care<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid coiled operation and forced bending of the hose.<\/li>\n<li>Use the image as visual evidence; supporting tests may still be needed before a repair decision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>5 mm Two-Way Probe:<\/strong> Use a 5 mm probe, 1 m hose, and 220\u00b0 two-way articulation to reach and aim through narrower access paths.<\/li>\n<li><strong>1MP + 4.3-Inch Display:<\/strong> View 1MP, 1280\u00d7720 images on the 4.3-inch display within the 15\u2013100 mm viewing range.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjustable Probe Lighting:<\/strong> Choose among three probe-light brightness levels plus a light-off setting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Photo, Video + Playback:<\/strong> Capture JPG photos or AVI video, review them on the device, and export files through removable TF storage up to 32 GB.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Approximately 6 Hours:<\/strong> The 3500 mAh rechargeable battery supports approximately six hours of continuous use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"featured_media":12623,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":""},"product_brand":[128],"product_cat":[102],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-10490","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-autool","product_cat-smart-articulating-borescope","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/10490","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10490"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12623"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10490"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=10490"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=10490"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=10490"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}