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Tried using a $30 fiber optic inspection camera on a stubborn LRU connector, and it actually worked
I was ready to order the whole harness after chasing a comms fault for two days, but the cheap scope showed me a single bent pin I'd missed three times. Anyone have a better tool for this, or is the cheap one good enough?
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charles_henderson4mo ago
Did you have any trouble with the cheap scope's focus on a pin that small, @bailey.xena? I've seen a couple where the image goes soft right when you need it sharpest. A penlight trick sounds worth trying if the built-in lights are weak.
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bailey.xena6mo ago
Chasing a ghost fault like that is the worst kind of frustration. Finding that one bent pin must have felt like a huge victory. Those little wins make all the difference on a long day.
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kellylopez6mo ago
Honestly the real win is finding ANY tool that stops a parts cannon. Those cheap scopes can be a lifesaver when the fancy gear is booked up. The image might be grainy, but if it spots the problem, that's all that matters. Just keep it clean and maybe add a tiny bit of light from a penlight if the built-in LED is weak.
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