Hand-held "Sound Camera" Shows You the Source of Noises 114
Zothecula writes "If you work with machinery, engines or appliances of any type, then you've likely experienced the frustration of hearing a troublesome noise coming from somewhere, but not being able to pinpoint where. If only you could just grab a camera, and take a picture that showed you the noise's location. Well, soon you should be able to do so, as that's just what the SeeSV-S205 sound camera does."
Ping vs Knock (Score:4, Insightful)
Knowing where the sound comes from is quite handy, but often that's only half the battle - knowing what kind of sound it is is equally important.
A 'ping' coming from your engine block has an entirely different mechanical connotation than a knock or whine from the same region.
Still cool, can't wait to see what lies ahead.
Re:Screwdriver (Score:4, Insightful)
You can augment that by stuffing the end of the screwdriver into a length of rubber hose; you get the same effect, without having to stick your face 4 inches from the reciprocating assembly.
Or you can use a long screwdriver.
That's what real mechanics do.
There's only one reason to get one of these... (Score:3, Insightful)
Re:Screwdriver (Score:4, Insightful)
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I personally think that the longer screwdriver approach is safer ! ! !