Digital Caliper Round-Up (:6:) 1st Place: iGaging OriginCal Absolute Origin ~UNBOX & REVIEW~
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- iGaging Caliper on eBay: ebay.us/hGEDy1
The iGaging OriginCal Digital Caliper Won the Roundup.
It has an accuracy,repeatability and freature set equal to the Mitutoyo for about half the price.
~The build quality is superb
~You aren't going to feel bad suing it in the shop or harsh environments
~Buttery smooth
You've just saved me $70! I was planning to get an Mitutoyo Caliper Digimatic AO but you've found an much nicer, less expensive one for me. As someone who's looking his first caliper, I can't thank you enough!
You're very welcome. This video is a year and a half old, but the verdict is still the same and I get the same feedback on it allthe time.
+Visa Vang (vza004) careful! i wouldnt say theyre >better< than the digimatic. I use digimatic every day and theyre fantastic.
That's good then. Maybe when I need a new caliper, I'll know that Digimatic tools are also in quality!
Visa Vang you are right, same thing for me 🌹🌹🌹
Great review and roundup videos. I was dead set on a Mitutoyo based solely on quality and reputation, but for $65 cheaper, I ordered this one based on your solid review! Thanks
I used your link and bought one of these calipers. Thank you very much for the great review.
thank you!
I almost clicked the Buy now button for the Mititoyo, after seeing this and the other review I bought this one, saved me a lot of money, THANKS
The origincal is a rebranded name of the original chinese brand called Terma. The more u know...
P.S: Mitutoyo user for years. Bought one of these origincal with absolute encoder, must say the quality is top notch.
The iGaging OriginCal Absolute Origin appears to be an excellent caliper as per the review however, I can't locate a store or internet site to purchase it from. I couldn't find it on either Amazon or eBay so if anyone can provide suggestions, please post.
You've done a great job with this review. It's people like you who can make our world a better place. I admire your honest review and thanks for introducing us viewers to igaging instruments. I hope makers around the world watch this review.
Anil Kumar Thanks! Just trying to show that you don't need to spend $100 to get a good quality measuring instrument.
Thank you for making these reviews. Very helpful and Extremely well done!. Buying one.
I have both the iGauging and Mitutoyo Absolute Digimatic calipers and the difference is highly apparent. I bought the iGauging based on this review and when using them side by side there is no comparison in quality and precision. Just the feel of the 2 makes the iGauging seem cheap. They are a middle of the road at best. Don't be fooled into thinking these are of the same quality. Spend the money especially if you are using them on a daily basis
Mitutoyo are better for sure. iGaging was the best bang for the buck at the time of the review. It's been many years since this review. Hopefully quality has not gone down hill since.
How do i adjust/reset my decimal placing? In metric, it has two decimals in the reading... It didn't originally do this prior to battery change. ideas? English/ inch does not have a decimal at all...
I reload amo so i dont need super high end caliper but i wanted a better one than the harbor freight cheepo.I just orderd this one based on your excellent review.Great channel,thanks!
Badbob You're Welcome!
Your Mitutoyo calliper pronunciation is classic :). I was wondering why you mention so often Mediterranean (Region), Than I finally got it :))
You should do a comparison between this model and the new ones.
This arrived today was very pleased with it thanks for the review.
Thanks for the review. But...I received the calipers in the mail on Saturday and on Monday I returned them. I identified two discrete areas along the slide where the digital readout would actually decrement as the caliper was opened. One time, the unit actually displayed 'ERR'. After a short distance, it seemed to re-establish the correct value again. I'm not sure how the counting mechanism works on digital calipers. I'm interested to know if any other viewers have noticed a similar malfunction as the jaws are slowly opened. I'll place an order for a replacement and get back if this happens again. Thanks.
Actually the ERR happens in the video, check the display at 2:02
+malibuu6969 Very astute observation! The "ERR" is only visible for an instant in the video. The replacement unit I received does seem to work much better than the original. Thanks!
Saw your review on Amazon and followed up here. I’m getting this version based on your recommendation. I subscribed and want to thank you for your honest review, it is very much appreciated.
texpat Thanks! This one is still my Go-to for saily use.
what bothers me about both calipers is that they do not have auto shut-off. You would think such feature would be standard.
I work with wood and mostly fractions and many times I need repeatable and accurate fractional measurements. I have an old dial type metric that can be a bit of a pain to use as my eye sight isn't what it used to be. Which digital caliper do you think best? Thank you
Your review is great I gladly use your amazon link to buy mine. Good work.
So aparently the quality of the non fractional one went down and there are a lot of lemons out there and for some reasons the fractional one is not available in Canada. Does anybody have a lead for an alternative?
Thanks for uploading, really helpful!
Подскажите пожалуйста, у этого штангенциркуля есть люфт? Инструмент ходит плавно?
Just boght one, and it came really dirty with a lot of grinding dust in the channel of the ruler.
Have a question! Does somebody knows if it takes the HOLD accesory button from Mitutoyo PN 959143 ?
I saw another review that claims that iGaging has lowered their quality "considerably". It does appear that there are some differences with the new units, the lock screw can completely unscrew, the color is more yellow and less orange than your unit and the case is different. It might be time for an update on these new units if you are up for it. I bought the unit that does fractional measurements and my only complaint is the screw, but this is my first caliber so I can't claim to be knowledgeable.
How much did you pay for this? And where should l look for it to buy an Original one, not the fake crap...!?! Thanks.
Just bought some !
I got the iGaging EZCal, it's $10 cheaper and without absolute origin which I didn't need. I am finding that it still stays calibrated when I move it while turned off. But I am just glad to finally get digital calipers that work at all. The last two $20 calipers I got were literally unusable (Neiko and Harbor Freight). Measurement slipped on every use.
The EZCal is OK. But some are seeing battery door issues. Not sure if they have fixed it yet.
@@GadgetClass The door is very very snug, either they fixed it or I got a good one.
I would really like to see a test on battery usage for these calipers. I know part of the problem with the cheap Chinese calipers is that the current draw is about 4 to 5 times as many micro amps than mitutoyo, even when turned off. that is a problem that I hope doesn't exist with these calipers. I will probably buy them. very nice review. thanks.
i just want to say i ended up purchasing one of these calipers. i am very happy with the feel and performance of these calipers. the battery life is a non-issue. as has been stated in the review, the absence of an auto-off feature is kind of a disappointment but really its not that big of a deal. i have left these calipers on over night twice and they are still ticking on the same battery.
Do you have any experience with the Aventor 6" DPS IP54 electronic caliper? I was wondering how the iGaging OriginCal would compare with those.
They are pretty much exactly the same except for the shape. The internals are the same
I shop on amazon alot but never before have one of there reviews lead me too a youtube video. Subscrbed.
Awesome!
hi great stuff I watched all these videos several times. I just purchased the IGaging OriginCal Absolute Origin from Amazon I have one question for you. every time I power the unit on it seems to have lost it's zero. before powering down at zero it reads( mm 0.00 ) after power off it reads (mm-0.02) in inches ( IN -0.001o) your thoughts?
make sure your faces are clean. probably a weak battery though. These units start acting weird when the voltage on the battery gets low
I just had to ask. I do appreciate the video and the info. My nieko was nice for a minute and turned to crap real fast. I'll probably give the igaging a try. Great videos.
***** Yeah, Nieko are only good for taking apart and making something else with.
What is the country of manufacture labeled on the OriginCal's? Thanks for such a thorough review!
China. Think of them as the Chinese Mitutoyo equivalent
China. The original manufacturer is called Terma.
What does the orgin button do that's located on the caliper?
TheHopson The origin button sets the true/absolute zero on the caliper.
You said the Mitutoyo cable would work on these, so does that mean the iGaging cable would work on the Mitutoyo?
britdakdltls Yes. Mitutoyo makes 2 versions. Just make sure yours has the same large rectangular connector
I called igaging directly cause I couldnt find this ANY where. Well.. it's not for sale yet till next week. End of Feb 2014.
Is this real or were you compensated in some way by igaging?
No affiliation with igaging. Watch all of the videos in the series. All of the other calipers under $100 are crap. People have videos of taking apart the Nieko calipers and showing how poorly they are machined and assembled. The igaging OriginCal is the closest you can get to a Mitutoyo and way less. Get a Mitutoyo if you think I'm full of it, but don't get any of the cheapo ones.
Your response is 3 Yrs old, so I'm curious: are you affiliated w/ iGaging now? They are using your videos on their website. iGaging seems to make good products, but seem unorganized w/ their marketing & customer interfaces.
@@a.j.shileikis4456 he's absolutely getting compensated for this. all igaging does is re-label chinese stuff that can be had cheaper on aliexpress but he talks them up like they have metrology jesus in their R&D department. also his "mitutoyo" is a counterfeit
Do you know if Fusion 360 supports the measurement data input?
it uses stadard HID device drivers, so it would be the same as plugging a USB keyboard into your computer and entering a number on the numpad. So yes, it will work.
+GadgetClass Ok thanks I just ordered the caliper for drawing and the height gauge for tool length set ups.
I bought one, hope it works..
Just bought the 4" version yesterday on amazon. Will arrive tomorrow. Question though. Is there two production versions of this? I see one review here on youtube and his clearly does fractions and even has it labeled on the button in/F. Other reviews never mention it and it does not show in/F on the button. Even the official website doesn't mention it does fractions or show it on the button.
they came out with the fraction version after I made my videos.
+GadgetClass So all the latest versions do fractions as well?
+Mike Mundell last I checked you could buy with, and without fractions. the with costing slightly more.
+GadgetClass Thank you. Now that i look closer at the official website, I notice you're right. Looks like the fraction feature is only available in the 6" version. I bought the 4". No biggie though. I doubt I'd ever use it. Thanks again!
+GadgetClass Well i just received my 4" OriginCal in the mail today, and i must say, I'm disappointed. I can definitely see light thru the internal measuring jaw.
I shouldn't see any light at all, correct ?
hi gadgetclass i would like to know if you already made recomendations about of micrometers please
+migalancito Are you looking to buy one and want advise? I have a couple videos on the subject.
If you're on a budget, the igaging full vernier micrometer is a good place to start:
www.amazon.com/dp/B00IJ116DC/?tag=cr38er-20
If you are looking for the best, I would go with a mitutoyo:
www.amazon.com/dp/B00MBHXWGY/?tag=cr38er-20
GadgetClass reviewer, how did you tested this caliper before market launch?
I approached iGaging for information about their EZCal while I was gathering all of these calipers. When I told them what I was doing, they wanted to get the OriginCal in with the others since it is comparable to the Mitutoyo. They let me buy one prior to launch.
GadgetClass Thank you. I'm probably going to buy one this. Your review saved me some money as I would probably buy a Mitutoyo.
i will buy one
Hello
I haven't found out why it's better than a Mitutoyo!
Price, fractions and no battery door issues.
mitutoyo isn't feeding him
What's your favourite caliper the mitutoyo or I gaging
+Dion Cheng I'm reviewing iGaging's wireless, coolant proof caliper next week. I think that will be the new winner.
Igaging because he can get a lot of em 10% from the amazons throught this nice sale pitch.
Curious to know if you still like this caliper and if it's holding up well.
yes. the origincal is still great 2 years later. the cheaper EZcal has battery door issues.
Well looks like I will get that one. Thanks again.
I bought the igaging caliper first of all because of the battery cover, and size of battery. It's also good value for money. So tired of the Mitutoyo, and all of it's cheap copies, bad battery cover design. A digital caliper is not a high precision tool anyway, just for getting a indication and 'rough measurement, not point in spending hundreds of dollar to the average home machinist or someone just using it once in a while at work. I can see the use of putting more money into a caliper for someone using it a lot at work and the issue of a wear resistance and keeping accuracy over time comes into the picture
What’s the orgin button do ?
It sets your origin point, or true zero
@@GadgetClass does it come with AOS ? I work with coolant so my hands are usually wet
@@shawnmcgarcia5714 Get their Coolant AL. Same thing but coolant proof
@@GadgetClass does that keep it reading clearly even if the measuring scale is wet ? I know that’s why they came out with AOS ? Advanced on-site sensor , it’s allows it to read even if dusty or wet . I’m looking for that same feature and all I can find is a Shonsin digital caliper on Amazon for around $35
@@shawnmcgarcia5714 That's what they designed it for.
надо мне тоже такой купить, как говорится, для тупых , как говорил Задоронов. А нет, я погорячился, он стоит 4-7 тысяч рублей. Это не для нищебродов.