SOLD . . . WE hard carry case
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You should have waited a couple more weeks for further price reductions, LOL!
Marc
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Still my favorite scope. I can’t say whether the scope is compatible with that windows based notebook/tablet? Enough power or storage? Battery life with scope in use? You’ll need USB port and a method to install software.
Good to hear. As I didnt want to bother you with a PM and didnt know if you would see my question buried in this thread. But since you commented in a post about it only last month I ordered it yesterday on Sat and it arrives tomorrow already (amazon’s speed of delivery is amazing).
This Asus eee pc note book is a regular windows pc. I owned one like it myself a few years back. The issue I see is its an XP operating system which is no longer supported by updates. I couldnt even get explorer browser to work but chrome works fine and its a better browser anyway.
An issue I’ve read about running a laptop which Microsoft no longer supports with updates is it can be a security issue.
If the scope works out for me, but the laptop doesnt I have no quams of buying a new PC laptop for like $129 off amazon. Amazing how cheap PC’s are selling for. The description does say it works with XP. Too bad in that I have a new ultra light Dell windows 10 notebook that I carry daily, but my company wont allow me to download software to it which Im sure Ill need to run the scope.
My two concerns on the scope were .1 it comes with a stand and platform of which I dont need either and I thought maybe the focal point of the unit was designed to be used with the stand. But since you said you own it and used it so I figured running it close along the blade would not be in issue, so I ordered one to try. My other concern was the clarity of the lens in a $34 unit.
That wireless scope I originally ordered worked great but the software was finicky and the battery had to be recharged and the battery life just wasnt there IMO. I’d rather invest in a $130-150 laptop.
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expidia, I hope it meets your needs and more-so your expectations. What is perfect for me may be unsatisfactory for you, or others. It does everything I expect of it in a quality I am fine with. Others here prefer higher quality photographs and better technology ($$$) scopes. Remember it is a low price entry level scope intended to allow you see your sharpening results lighted and magnified without the need to lean your face and hands close to a very sharp knife blade while holding a small hand held loupe like device up to your eye.
Yes I use it hand-held without a stand. I have learned to tilt it in close, and out away from the knife edge just the smallest amount to get it to focus and lock on the area I want to view, without the need to continually adjust the focal ring. The LED dimmer is set at a position that works well for me without the need to adjust it, also.
I can pick it up, hold it against the blade, inspect and put it down, and get back to sharpening in a matter of seconds with out the need to futz with the scope and it’s settings. I have applied tape over the focal ring and LED dimmer to hold their settings in place so I don’t inadvertently make setting changes with my fingers while holding the scope against the knife.
The software is basic and intuitive. It allows you to select where you want to save your photos or videos. I set up the “save to” folders first using Windows. Then I direct the software to save by default to my designated folders in their location. This allows me to easily locate my saved photo files for viewing and editing with Window Photos programs, and to attach and post to emails and the Forum if wanted.
Hope it helps.
Marc
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Blue tape works well. Gummy residue hasn’t been an issue. I’ve been using it for years now with the cord coming out of the top. I use this as an orientation guide; cord up means edge up pictures. I did find some of my other model USB scopes had removable base caps that allowed the cord orientation to be flipped to the down position along with the cap being rotated 180º. Funny thing was it flipped the picture orientation along with the cord. The end result was the same thing. If I wanted the view to be edge up the cord still needed to be out of the top??
TCMeyer uses a silicone slippery tape applied to the scope cowl. It does enhance the scopes ability to slide along the knife edge. I have used it too. It is slippery although a little thick. If you apply the slippery tape get your focus set with the thick tape before you tape the focus ring in place.
Marc
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I prefer high power with the shroud or cowl always in direct contact with the steel. It is indeed a very close up view of a small, really, a tiny area of the the knife edge. TCMeyers prefers to use his scope on low power with the wider point of view. Use it both ways to decide for yourself.
My scope has lasted longer and continued to work well and longer then I ever expected for the price. It stays plugged in and powered up, LEDs on the the entire sharpening session, so it’s ready to use each and everytime and anytime I pick it up. It does get warm to the touch but has never faultered.
Marc
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