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Vietnam Medic Makes Homemade Endoscope

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the do-it-yourself dept.

Davian writes "As reported by the BBC a Vietnamese doctor has managed to create an endoscope using an apparatus consisting of lenses and a webcam, linked to a Pentium 4. Total cost of extra hardware - less than $1000." The doctor plans to also assist other local hospitals that are facing similar budgetary contraints.

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  1. Ouch by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I just hope that this webcam is a little smaller than the one sitting on top of my monitor.

  2. Pah... by gowen · · Score: 5, Funny

    $1000? For all the good that bit of cheap kit is going to do, he might as well shove it up his arse.

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  3. Sweet Jesus by CleverNickedName · · Score: 5, Funny

    That's one webcam link which will not be slashdotted.

    For once, the goatse trolls may well be on-topic.

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  4. Gives new meaning... by havaloc · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...to Intel Inside.