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Walabot DIY Plus - Advanced wall scanner, stud finder - For Android Smartphones - NOT compatible for iPhone and iPads and tablets -DY2PBCGL01
Scanner Type | Photo |
Brand | WALABOT |
Product Dimensions | 1.3"D x 3.95"W x 6.15"H |
Minimum System Requirements | Windows 7 |
About this item
- Works with Android phones running Android 8 and above
- Detects up to 4 inches (10 centimeters) into your walls
- Automatically finds and shows the center of the stud, Not compatible with iOS devices or tablets.
- Country of Origin: China
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Product details
- Product Dimensions : 3.95 x 6.15 x 1.3 inches; 7.05 ounces
- Item model number : DY2PBCGL01
- Batteries : 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
- Date First Available : September 9, 2019
- Manufacturer : Vayyar Imaging
- ASIN : B07XP94548
- Best Sellers Rank: #237,199 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement)
- #120 in Stud Finders & Scanners
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Product Description
The world's best stud finder has now gotten even better! Now supports Lath and Plaster with new smooth scanning strips and enhanced product casing. The Walabot DIY Plus detects metal studs, wood studs, wires, pipes and can show movement behind walls. The Walabot DIY Plus can be used by contractors, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and those in need of advanced wall imaging capabilities. The advanced technology is also perfect for DIYers and those who want real-time visual images of what is hidden within a wall.
From the manufacturer
What is Walabot DIY?
Walabot DIY is a cutting-edge wall scanner that takes stud finder technology to the next level. Capable of "seeing" up to four inches into walls, it uses radio frequency technology to provide users with the location of studs, plumbing pipes, electric wires, and other objects hiding inside walls.
The Walabot Difference
See it, don’t hear it! Other stud finders beep to alert you that an object has been found behind your walls without showing you whether the object is a stud to drill into or a pipe or wire to avoid? Now you can be safe with the Walabot DIY Plus. Only Walabot uses cutting-edge radar technology to allow your smartphone to show you actually what is behind your walls.
Walabot DIY Plus Wall Scanner
Walabot DIY Plus is paired with an Android phone (see specifications for details) to produce a visual image of what is inside drywall and lath & plaster up to 4 inches (10 cm) deep. Your Walabot detects metal studs, wood studs, wires, pipes and can even find pests by showing movement behind walls. Walabot can be used by contractors, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and those in need of advanced wall imaging capabilities. The advanced technology is also perfect for ambitious DIYers and those who want real-time visual images of what is behind a wall. It can show users what is in their wall in multiple modes (Image mode and Expert mode).
Image Mode: A visual image of metal and wooden studs, pipes, and wires.
To use image mode, hold the Walabot against the wall, calibrate and scan the wall. Walabot’s Radio Frequency technology will analyze the objects and using artificial intelligence, translate the results into images which are identified as wooden studs, metal studs, pipes, and wires.
Expert Mode: See the raw radar signals from the Walabot sensor
To use expert mode, hold the Walabot against the wall, calibrate and move over the objects seen in Pan and Image mode. Expert mode gives a direct view into the unfiltered Radio Frequency images. This image can show location in more detail, curves in pipes and wires, the intersection between two objects, pest movement in real time and can be used to confirm objects found in Pan and Image mode. You can focus the expert mode by managing the intensity bar to better see the objects.
Image Mode
Expert Mode
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Customers have mixed opinions about the scanner. Some have issues with adhesion and connectivity. They also have mixed feelings about the performance, value, ease of use, accuracy, ability to locate wires, and quality.
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Customers are mixed about the performance of the scanner. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it doesn't work well at all. Some say that the product works well on normal walls, while other say that on plaster it only works in "Expert Mode". Some customers also mention that the scanner only works on Android phones.
"...What I’ve found is: The good:• The product works very well...." Read more
"...I did notice that moving too fast gives a less accurate reading. A smooth, slow motion is the best...." Read more
"...That generally works pretty well, but it sure would be nice if it actually let you know whether it was a pipe or a live wire...." Read more
"...they are telling me is "We made the grips because we know the gel pads don't work but we want you to buy them to give us more money"... No thanks...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the stud finder. Some find it worth the money, saying it's better than your average stud detector. They also say it'd be a very useful tool and worth recommending to anyone. However, others say that it'll be useless to them, less practical, and not an ideal product for professionals.
"This is an interesting unit but takes some patience to use, especially when you first try...." Read more
"...to send me this bracket bc their stupid sticky pad is defective and dumb idea, or at the very least give me a discount on the purchase. they refused...." Read more
"...Still a decent stud finder, though, which rescues it to 3 stars." Read more
"...Didn't matter where I had the darn thing placed. Just solid red. Entirely useless to me...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the scanner. Some mention it works as designed, is easy to setup, and makes the job much easier. However, others say that it's cumbersome to use, annoyingly difficult to use and the instructions could have been better.
"...The app is extremely easy to use and the learning curve is small and well guided...." Read more
"This is an interesting unit but takes some patience to use, especially when you first try...." Read more
"...This one (Walabot Plus) claims to be better because it can work with plaster. If it works just as "well" with plaster, stay away...." Read more
"...A simple Japanese instruction manual is also included.It does not work with walabot alone...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the scanner. Some mention that it's very accurate over plaster walls and concrete walls, while others say that the calibration process could be better and takes too long.
"...I was able to locate studs and find the center more accurately. I also found pipes I didn't know was right next to the studs...." Read more
"...1. It has to be calibrated on every wall with rotational motions that take a lot more time than any other stud-finder...." Read more
"...This product functions well. I was able to detect studs accurately. I hate traditional stud finders so this was a welcomed changed...." Read more
"...They are generally not highly accurate, and a general nuisance to use. The Walabot DIY Plus is one that definitely shows promise...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ability to locate wires. Some mention it's able to locate studs and find the center more accurately, while others say it'd be better to use a hand held scanner. Some customers say it does a decent job finding stud, while other customers say that it'll only find pipes.
"...I used it and it is far more accurate than a stud finder. I was able to locate studs and find the center more accurately...." Read more
"...This will make it harder to pinpoint cables behind the wall. Yes you'll see them but precisely marking them will be a challenge...." Read more
"...It does a decent job finding studs, which is good, and I hear it is OK with pipes (I didn't test)...." Read more
"...Sometimes repeating the process would not detect a stud...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the scanner. Some mention it's an awesome tool for any wall project, and helpful for professionals and amateurs. However, others say that the actual box appears to be cheaply made and fragile. Some customers also say that it needs some work to make it reliable.
"...Great concept but a minor thing would vastly improve it...." Read more
"...3. The expert mode is great if you know how to read in-wall radar signatures. I'm afraid I didn't learn that in any of my years in school...." Read more
"...not quite like to stick to a phone case very well, so it can end up being very wobbly...." Read more
"The concept of this product is innovative and a refreshing change from the myriad of basic LED-type stud finders that have permeated the market for..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the adhesion of the scanner. They mention that the sticky adhesive is weird, it tends to get stuck on textured walls, and it's difficult to keep attached to the phone. The gel pad easily loses its stick and is hard to remove. Customers also mention that there is a sticky pad between the unit and their phone that does not hold.
"...The gel pad that comes with it will not stick to the device and therefore my phone will not stay adhered to it...." Read more
"...either customer service to send me this bracket bc their stupid sticky pad is defective and dumb idea, or at the very least give me a discount on..." Read more
"...My only critiques.1. The sticky adhesive is kind of weird. I'd prefer the phone go into a sleeve or something...." Read more
"...But, because you have gravity and the lack of a sliding surface working against you, your palm will most likely hit the screen when you don't want..." Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the scanner. They mention that it doesn't connect to the internet, and it's inconsistent with maintaining a solid connection. Some customers also report issues with textured surfaces causing a disconnect in the small cable between the phone and device.
"...At one point, the unit would not connect as hard and as many variations I could try...." Read more
"...I would have gave it 4 stars for the short usb connector, but the device itself is a 5 star item." Read more
"...The only reason why I gave it 4 stars is because it wouldn't pair with my s9+ phone...." Read more
"...My main complaints with the device is it does not join with your mobile device very well. The "sticky gel" easily loses its "stick"...." Read more
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The device attaches to the phone using a sticky pad which can be cleaned with water if you get gunk on it. It comes with 2 short cables, 1 USB C and 1 micro USB (Sorry iPhone users). You put your phone on the sticky part, plug it in to your phone, and you're off to the races. It doesn't come with a carrying case of any kind, so I recommend keeping the plastic covering you take off the sticky pad to cover it again when you take your phone off.
Like any advanced stud finder, you have to calibrate the device. This consists of moving the device against the wall in large circular motion. It willy notify you when its ready. Then you can use pan or advanced mode, but I recommend panning first, then going to advanced mode. It seemed more accurate that way, plus the app mildly asks you to pan first. The pan has you slide the phone across the wall for whatever distance you want while showing you an image of what it finds. The advanced view is kind of like a radar where you move it across the wall and when it detects a stud it will show it to you in a color. This is the best mode for finding the center of the stud and confirming its a stud and not a PVC pipe or electrical line (more info below). The screen will actually display text with"Stud" or "Pipe/Wire" when in advanced mode to help identify what you're looking at.
My quick short story: Just moved in, drywall on wood studs. Wanted to wall mount my 65" TV. Wall is against bathroom. Used $10 stud finder with blinky lights. 1 stud found, the other stud was "found" but when drilled it went into air. Used $50 stud finder with LCD screen that has electrical, wood, and metal settings. Found the same first stud, couldn't find the second again. Enter Walabot: Found both studs (spaced 18 inches). Also found an electrical line next to the right stud and a PVC pipe that was directly to the RIGHT of the left stud. To make matters worse, both previous stud finders found the "center" more to the right of the single stud they found. 1/4" more to the right and I would have had a very expensive plumber bill thanks to that PVC pipe. The Walabot identified the true center of the stud consistently. I confirmed my findings with an endoscope camera thanks to the first air hole I drilled with the regular stud finder (and which prompted me to buy the Walabot).
At the time of purchase this was about $60, and with the amount of money I saved by not butchering that PVC pipe, I HIGHLY recommend it. The app is extremely easy to use and the learning curve is small and well guided. The only bad thing I can think of is that it doesn't come with any kind of carrying case. They have a listing for a more premium carrying case, but even just a silk bag would have been better than nothing. Just remember to save the clear hard film that you take off the sticky pad if you don't have a case for it, as you can stick that back on it to protect it from dirt when you put it away. I just put mine back in the box with that hard film.
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2020
The device attaches to the phone using a sticky pad which can be cleaned with water if you get gunk on it. It comes with 2 short cables, 1 USB C and 1 micro USB (Sorry iPhone users). You put your phone on the sticky part, plug it in to your phone, and you're off to the races. It doesn't come with a carrying case of any kind, so I recommend keeping the plastic covering you take off the sticky pad to cover it again when you take your phone off.
Like any advanced stud finder, you have to calibrate the device. This consists of moving the device against the wall in large circular motion. It willy notify you when its ready. Then you can use pan or advanced mode, but I recommend panning first, then going to advanced mode. It seemed more accurate that way, plus the app mildly asks you to pan first. The pan has you slide the phone across the wall for whatever distance you want while showing you an image of what it finds. The advanced view is kind of like a radar where you move it across the wall and when it detects a stud it will show it to you in a color. This is the best mode for finding the center of the stud and confirming its a stud and not a PVC pipe or electrical line (more info below). The screen will actually display text with"Stud" or "Pipe/Wire" when in advanced mode to help identify what you're looking at.
My quick short story: Just moved in, drywall on wood studs. Wanted to wall mount my 65" TV. Wall is against bathroom. Used $10 stud finder with blinky lights. 1 stud found, the other stud was "found" but when drilled it went into air. Used $50 stud finder with LCD screen that has electrical, wood, and metal settings. Found the same first stud, couldn't find the second again. Enter Walabot: Found both studs (spaced 18 inches). Also found an electrical line next to the right stud and a PVC pipe that was directly to the RIGHT of the left stud. To make matters worse, both previous stud finders found the "center" more to the right of the single stud they found. 1/4" more to the right and I would have had a very expensive plumber bill thanks to that PVC pipe. The Walabot identified the true center of the stud consistently. I confirmed my findings with an endoscope camera thanks to the first air hole I drilled with the regular stud finder (and which prompted me to buy the Walabot).
At the time of purchase this was about $60, and with the amount of money I saved by not butchering that PVC pipe, I HIGHLY recommend it. The app is extremely easy to use and the learning curve is small and well guided. The only bad thing I can think of is that it doesn't come with any kind of carrying case. They have a listing for a more premium carrying case, but even just a silk bag would have been better than nothing. Just remember to save the clear hard film that you take off the sticky pad if you don't have a case for it, as you can stick that back on it to protect it from dirt when you put it away. I just put mine back in the box with that hard film.
You have to make sure you have a decent charge on your phone and a compatible phone. Cheap phones wi give you nothing but trouble.
I did notice that moving too fast gives a less accurate reading. A smooth, slow motion is the best.
I've seen reviews with people complaining about calibrating before each use, both regular stud finders I have require the same, it just doesn't force you to do it.
I highly recommend this product.
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2020
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The app and set-up are quick and easy to use and customer service is great. This thing will change your life.