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Are Flir Boson really that rugged or I was lucky? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: hap2001
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 29, 2024, 01:51:56 pm
content: So my hand just slipped and dropped some Boson cores from ~1.5 meter to floor, however they all survived without any performance lost. So are they intentionally build like that?

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 29, 2024, 04:32:25 pm
content: Boson cores are found in rifle sights so the microbolometer is quite robust in order to tolerate the multiple bullet firing recoils that occur during its life. Dropping a thermal core is never a good idea as, depending upon the surface, enormous G forces can act upon the more fragile parts of the design. These include the pixels and FFC flag mechanism. I would say you got lucky on this occasion if you did not create any additional dead pixels.When an imaging core is mounted inside a proper protective casing, there can be impact absorbing materials used to cushion the core during drop events, such as you have described. This is how fire fighting cameras can tolerate significant abuse whilst in service.Fraser

author: DaJMasta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 29, 2024, 10:47:38 pm
content: There are also many Bosons that come onto the used market with chips in their lenses - mostly from drone crashes, I think. The core generally is in good shape, but the germanium doesn't stand up to the same abuse as easily.

author: hap2001
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 30, 2024, 02:02:17 pm
content: Thank you everyone!
How to fix Boson sensor surface scratches? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: hap2001
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2024, 01:47:05 pm
content: Hi, one of my Boson core have scratches on the sensor surface, which also show on final pictures, I wonder if I can polish it somehow to get it smooth again? Thanks.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2024, 02:18:26 pm
content: Sadly NO !I assume that you are talking about the actual microbolometer window, rather than any protective window that has been mounted in front of the microbolometer ? The microbolometer window is made from an IR transmissive material that can be thin silicon, Germanium or an IR transmissive Chalcogenide glass. The window has an anti-reflective coating applied to it, similar to that found on the associated lens system. Sadly the AR coating on the window is very fragile and easily damaged. It is possible to clean the a window with suitable tools and fluids but a scratch is permanent and any effort to “buff it out” will destroy the AR coating and still not remove the scratch that is in the window material. Remember, the only way to remove a scratch is to lower the height of the material around it to the depth of the scratch trough. Not possible on microbolometers without specialist kit and the ability to apply a new AR coating. A fresh calibration of the core can sometimes reduce the effect of a defect in the windows surface but, as the defect sits a distance from the actual pixels, there can still be optical anomalies when a lens is fitted due to beam angles etc.Fraser

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2024, 02:39:36 pm
content: Another warning…. Be aware that even gently cleaning a microbolometer window can present very real damage risks if the microbolometer has exposed bond wires. One slip or stray strand of cotton wool swab can spell disaster for the bond wires. I bought specialist CCD cleaning swabs that are single use and made from a special foam that does not scratch or disintegrate during use. They come in various sizes. I have some that are he size of a cocktail stick with a tiny sponge on the tip.Fraser

author: hap2001
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2024, 02:56:06 pm
content: Thank you very much, yes I mean the ubolo surface, Boson have a even smaller package than TAU, Boson do not have a whole bunker around the naked ubolo, and there's no additional protective window in front of it.However there is a metal frame that protects the bond wires, that's why I didn't damage all my Bosons on previous cleaning.

author: Bill W
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2024, 11:19:51 am
content: For a fixed lens setup these should calibrate out, if you can do a full (gain+offset) recalibration.That does not work if you change the lenses though, as the 'shadow' of the scratches would then fall on different pixels.Bill
Three generations of thermal camera - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Quaxo76
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 23, 2024, 03:27:37 pm
content: Hi all,A few years ago I bought a thermal camera to check my windows for leaks. Later I found dozens of unexpected uses for it (including finding a missing cat, who had gotten stuck on a tree and was too scared to even meow). The camera I chose was a Uni-T 165A. The thermal image was great, I loved it, it is sturdy, well built, big screen and so on, all in all a great camera except for one thing: it's badly miscalibrated (it only reads good values around 20C, but it drifts more and more as you get farther from 20C. It actually reads my bedroom as well below freezing, when it's like 15C). I found no way to recailbrate it, there is no new firmware to be found, no help from the manufacturer, and the seller basically said "tough luck. Buy another one."So I started looking for another one, and I stupidly fell for the usual Aliexpress "scam" - a camera was advertised as 256x256 thermal, and the name (HX-01) made me think it was a Hikmicro. So I bought it. Of course it's utter crap, the thermal resolution is like 64x64 or 96x96, and it's just poorly built.So I managed to get a partial refund out of it, and bought a real Hikmicro (model B01, apparently only found on Amazon).It feels great, sturdy body, large crisp screen, and the thermal image is fantastic even compared to the UTi. It also has a much higher refresh rate (i.e. 25Hz vs 9Hz). I'm super satisfied for now. It also looks like it's from a decent company, the packaging is fantastic, the assortment of accessory is great. It also has wifi connection.But since a picture is worth 1000 words, I would like to share 3 grabs of the exact same scene, taken with the three cameras. I think the difference is embarrassing. Even the UTi, that I liked, is put to shame by the B01.So my advice is: don't fall for the too-cheap scams. Spend a bit more (the Hikmicro was less than twice the price of the HX, but on Amazon instead of Aliexpress, and with next-day delivery). You won't regret it.
Manual span for <$300? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ifonlyeverything
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2024, 04:16:32 pm
content: I'm looking for a "gun style" thermal camera for ~$300 that allows for a manual span. I currently have a Topdon TC004 and its resolution and frame rate are acceptable for my use (PCB repair)... but it won't allow for user defined/manual spanning. Right now the Guide PC210 is on sale for a little under $300. Is this still the best (or only) manual span device in my price range?edit: I guess I am not totally beholden to "gun" style cameras. The Infiray XH09 and T2 look interesting because of manual focus...but does the software support manual span?

author: Gyro
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2024, 05:41:25 pm
content: The Hikmicro Bxx range (and ECO) have manual span. I don't know about the US pricing.
What's happening？ - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: isuzulake
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2024, 06:01:30 am
content: What's happening？

author: isuzulake
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2024, 06:02:51 am
content: flir tau2 48640，wrong display。help me

author: LesioQ
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2024, 07:25:34 am
content: Maybe shutter stuck closed ? Power supply problems ?

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2024, 12:45:34 pm
content: 1. You have noise in the image which is good as it suggests the microbolometer is alive2. A microbolometer is read in rows and columns so the semi-circular rings do not appear to be related to a microbolometer read-out issue3. Rings such as those seen in your image can be related to the FFC correction tables for a specific lens as the transmission through a lens is not the same across its surface and the Lens FFC table compensates for this.4. The FFC flag provides a flat field for the camera to calibrate against and its software tries to correct any drift in the microbolometer pixels. The FFC flag is positioned between the microbolometer and the lens so it cannot provide flat field correction of the lens. Some thermal cameras position the FFC flag in front of the lens to provide FFC for the whole system. The TAU has a separate calibration routine for capturing the flat field corrections needed for a specific lens. FLIR provide the utility to create this lens FFC and a black body is used in the process to ‘calibrate’ the system.In a stuck ‘closed’ FFC flag situation You might expect a nice ‘flat’ grey image as the microbolometer would be presented with a nice even temperature flat surface against which to calibrate. Once the FFC event ended, the same thermally flat surface would be present in front of the microbolometer. HOWEVER…. the camera would then apply the custom lens specific flat field corrections and these could create the rings that we are seeing. The rings are so pronounced because the TAU is viewing a low thermal contrast scene and decreasing the thermal span to the minimal available. Hence the noisy image as is to be expected with very small thermal span imagery. As LesioQ has stated, the first thing to check is FFC flag correct operation. The FFC flag operation may be viewed through the lens mount once the lens has been removed. This avoids disassembly of the TAU for this particular test. Another sign that all is not well with the FFC flag is the lack of the distinctive mechanical ‘clicks’ at first power on as the camera calibrates itself using the FFC flag as an optical /thermal reference.Fraser

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2024, 01:16:22 pm
content: Nil response from OP. DisappointingNext time I will leave him to ask ChatGPT
HT-203U VS TOPDON TC002C ? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mikeee
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 25, 2024, 12:37:14 am
content: Long time lurker first time poster. I have been getting really deep in electrical repairs and am looking for a hobby use Thermal imaging camera. I am looking to spend around $200 us dollars and seem to be stuck on the HT-203U unbranded or the topdon TC002C? I have android and apple products so that not an issue. I have had a topdon product and their customer service was no existent. Or is there another camera you guys recommend? Thanks Mike

author: ldmpam
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 07, 2024, 12:29:27 pm
content: The TC002C works right out of the case with the iPhone app easy to use you can turn the phone upside-down and displays correctly. Easy to see the hotspot or cold spots, displays shows the temp in "C" or "F". takes both Video's or Pictures . Resolution is ok the pausing is for recalibrating accuracy of displayed temperatures measures very close. For the price surprising great value
Newest ThermViewer? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: matohak
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2024, 07:26:02 pm
content: Just got a pixel 8 pro.Found that thermviewer 2.0.19 I got online can't be installed. Any idea what's the newest version and where can I get it?Using it for the HT-301. Prefer using thermviewer to the factory HTI Image App
thermal DIY discord server? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: evidenceofabettertime
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 15, 2024, 06:59:54 am
content: hello,new here and been lurking around. enthusiast of DIY thermal imaging and wanting to learn more.i saw some mention of a DIY thermal imaging discord. im more active on that platform than forums albeit i make an effort to login 1-2 times per week. would anyone have the link to any discord servers and could i join?i saw mention of one in a post from earlier this year.thanks!

author: Bryn
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2024, 04:12:56 pm
content: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/thermal-imaging-discord/msg2244540/#msg2244540There you go!(did a quick search for that by the way)

author: evidenceofabettertime
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 15, 2024, 05:05:20 pm
content: thanks!must have missed this post during my initial search. much appreciated

author: artag
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2024, 09:52:04 pm
content: There is alsohttps://discord.gg/r9yksYDd, DIY Thermal Imaging which despite it's name is actually mainly a support forum for the closed-source IRCAM Thermal Viewer software,https://rmg-engineering.com/The software appears to be pretty comprehensive and supports a lot of cameras but is not free of charge and only runs on Windows, so I have not used it. The closed-source aspect is also a no-no as, to me, the whole point of running independent software is so you can modify it to your preferences.The Discord does, however, have some general discussion which can be quite useful.
Suggested Original Macro Lens for HIK H11 H21 H21Pro B01 B10 B20 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: isecus88
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2024, 12:18:54 pm
content: Um, I found several guys are complaining original Macro Lens for HIK B Series in EU market is much higher."The original HM-B201-MACRO lens has a bit stiff price tag (100€) "Here are the link to get the original lens at lower cost:https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007589699455.htmlhttps://www.isecuseshop.com/product/micro-lens-hik-h11-h21/Due to market strategy, even same item, the manufacturer give different name. This made end-users headacle to differentiate and confused to make decision, not only HIK, but also UNI-T.See the orginal comments from a buyer lol:"After a long search, I finally found this macro lens. Unfortunately, the Hikmicro thermal imaging cameras for the European and Asian markets seem to have different names, so that customers are confused by the (incomplete) compatibility lists. To clarify: This macro lens not only fits the H11 and H21 and H21 PRO, but also the B10, B20, B20S, B1L, B21L, etc. The article HM-B201 is 100% identical to HM-5201."
flir one pro The power won't come on Please help me!!! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: park ki bong
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 25, 2024, 11:53:57 pm
content: lir one proI forgot the mlcc component while working.Can you tell me which mlcc,Chip Resistergoes in? resistance,Capacitor...??Sorry, I used a translator so there may be mistranslations.
XENICS GOBI 640 GigE Teardown :/ - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: SearchInside
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 22, 2024, 10:34:13 am
content: Hello everyone... here is my first post here... I recently bought a Xenics GOBI 640 GigE from ebay convinced that I could immediately use the video stream from the GigaEthernet port... nothing more wrong... I admit I was hasty in not reading up on how to use it but I thought it was like the LWIR AXIS easily usable.I connected the camera and I can only see that it acquires IP from DHCP but at that address I cannot detect any active port so I assume that a software is needed to communicate with the camera... I did various searches and I was able to see that it has a software called Xeneth and Xeneth SDK and others for thermography but I did not find where to download them... where could I download them to try to use the camera? Thanks in advance for the answers and for anyone who can help me...regards, Alex

author: ArsenioDev
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 22, 2024, 02:30:14 pm
content: This speaks GIGEVISION, Go get pleora viewer to check if you're getting video out.

author: DaJMasta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 22, 2024, 02:48:21 pm
content: Have you tried contacting Xenics? Don't know about your particular situation, but I know they have been helpful with providing some software in the past.Also, as said, you can get Pleora's eBus SDK and use the included Coyote. It can see and reconfigure most GigE cameras from its connection menu, then can display the video output. None of the analysis or camera-specific functions, but a good check for functionality and video, and includes a command line that can let you reconfigure things you know commands for.

author: SearchInside
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 22, 2024, 04:25:20 pm
content: thank you very much for the information... a good starting point... I will also try to contact Xenics and see what they reply...
Mustool MT13S 2 In 1 192*192 Thermal Imager Multimeter  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: afm
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 08, 2024, 05:47:08 pm
content: It's recent, what can you tell me about this, has anyone bought it?

author: gardner
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 20, 2024, 04:28:51 pm
content: I'm curious about this one too, mostly because the resolution of 192x192 is pretty good for the price (CA$220). There are a couple of youtube "reviews" of it, but without too much useful information. The DMM functions seem a bit weak. It seems to identify as mass storage when connected to a computer and images can be sucked out of it. It looks like maybe a specific viewer software might have to be used to make sense of those though, or obtain a simple photo.I don't see mention of the sensor type/manufacturer. I wonder if these are 256x192 sensors that are rejected for a defect outside the 192x192 area. That would help explain the comparatively cheap price.It would be nice if it could be a live motion camera and allow video to be captured, but no info if this is possible. Ideally it could be connected to a mobile phone and allow images and video to be transferred -- no one seems to have investigated this that I can find.What we can see in the youtubes is that the frame rate to the main display looks pretty good and the resolution appears to be there. The lens could benefit from a macro adapter, but there is no easy point to clip/attach one without clipping over the whole unit. One guy takes it apart, but doesn't really look too closely at the important bits. You can see that the main chips have their markings ground off.

author: schufti
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 21, 2024, 07:09:30 pm
content: there is a macro lens available for it now. I have the combo and it is usable for fault finding on pcbs. I recently used it to find a shorted mlcc in a Fritz!box.The images are pretty noisy and unfortunaltely are stretched to 240x240 and missing a temp gauge (colour bar).There is even a software for extracting single temp values from the images (saved as .bmp).
FLIR C2 Touchscreen not working (Display swap) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: cheeseburger
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 10, 2024, 08:17:31 pm
content: HelloI have a FLIR C2 with broken display. If mind serves correctly, the touch was working before the Display broke.As replacement, I bought a `New LCD Display Screen For FLIR C3-X C2 LCD Thermal Imaging Screen Assembly Replacement Parts` on AliExpress. The Display looks visually the same, and also the LCD part works after swapping it.But there is no touch.. I can't really tell if touch is working with the broken Display, as 3/4 of the LCD is not visible anymore.Any idea if there is some lock mode I might accidentally activate? Or if I can reset that thing somehow without Touch?
Flir One model 0005 not supporting temperature ranges in software - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: devedse
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 14, 2024, 02:28:40 pm
content: Yesterday evening I was playing around with my new FLIR One and was able to set the temperature ranges it was showing. This morning however this functionality seemed to not work anymore (and I believe the day before it didn't either). So it seems a weird bug occurred where I accidentally had the pro features enabled for one run of the FLIR one.Anyway, I would like to have this functionality back so I was wondering if someone knows if there's a better application for android for the FLIR One or if there's a hack to make the app detect that it's a "PRO" to give me these features.
Raytheon 2000AS spares - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Bill W
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2024, 11:15:07 am
content: Posted here rather than 'sales & wants' as these are too specialised and the image is of teardown interest anyway.Clearing up after sorting out dud PCB sets, and have two Raytheon ASi optical blocks going that may be of interest for reuse projects.The lenses are f/1, 8mm (50° field of view on a 160x120@46um) and the block should allow mounting of newer small sensors that usually have rubbish lenses and are difficult to focus. Mono-stable shutters work.Optical blocks GBP50 each post incl. Items 1A and 1B in imageSensors will be removed due to export control.Interconnect ribbons at GBP10 each post incl. Items 2A & 2B in imageIf anyone in UK/EU27/Iceland wants a whole unit (block, sensor, cable) - I can leave the sensors in. The sensors do work, but are not much use without the matched processing PCB set and I am not aware of any documentation to get them running stand alone.PM or email via fire-tics website for PayPal details.On here for a week then eBay with increased prices to cover fees.Bill
HT-301 Teardown help - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Mogo
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 03, 2024, 05:18:13 pm
content: Hello everyone,I have been following the Thermal Imaging forum for several years without registering until now, and this is my first post here.I would first like to extend my sincere thanks to Fraser and ZRQ for their advanced contributions, which have greatly guided me over time.After extensive research, I began disassembling the HT-301 camera to learn more about its workings (I've attached photos of the PCB).It seems that the sensor in the HT-301 is the same as the one in the InfiRay T7-312. I also have access to some documents that could help me identify the hexadecimal command registers of the camera, provided it is indeed the same sensor.My goal is to go beyond the UVC interface. I wonder if it would be crazy (or rather cool!) to develop a custom program, potentially written in C, with a dedicated interface like an RTOS.This would allow customization of gain, equalization algorithms, and other parameters. I would even like to explore adding physical buttons for more direct control!I would greatly appreciate any help in identifying the components on the PCB or any advice on how to move forward with this project.Thank you in advance for your time and expertise!
TOOLTOP T7 OR UNI-T UTi260B - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: sifti85
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 30, 2024, 08:20:25 am
content: Hi, I'm looking at two thermal imaging cameras, but I don't know which one to choose. One is a used TOOLTOP T7 for 130$ 3-4 months old, the other is a new UNI-T UTi260B for 254$. My question is is the uni-t thermal camera worth almost double the price? Is there any downside to the usb-c thermal cameras? The piexels on both are 256x192. I would use it to repair laptops, phones. Thanks for your answers.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 01, 2024, 11:09:18 am
content: If you decide to go with the T7, you might be interested in this close-up adapter to provide better close-up imagery of PCB’s.https://www.printables.com/model/913511-tooltop-t7-macro-adapter

author: lololo
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 01, 2024, 11:33:06 am
content: Quote from: Fraser on October 01, 2024, 11:09:18 amI came across this yesterday, nice job
Looking for a long range android thermal camera - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: michaelnyden
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 28, 2024, 04:13:54 pm
content: As the title says I’m looking for a long range thermal camera that can be used on android phone for mount to drone, I’ve played with a few and realized that a small fov is best for this goal as it focuses the resolution of the sensor over a smaller landscape and since it will be on a drone at distance, the small fov doesn’t matter it will still see a lot at 800m for example from the scene being observed. Any recommendations of a small fov high res (384x288) thermal camera for android/usb?

author: Bryn
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2024, 04:35:59 pm
content: From a bit of research, the Infiray P2 Pro might be of some use to you (especially when it can be mounted on other devices than just drones).

author: michaelnyden
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 28, 2024, 05:20:57 pm
content: Thank you it tried the P2 and it has a average not focused fov so the res and focus at distance is very poor

author: Bryn
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2024, 05:53:21 pm
content: Hmm... well how about the Xinfrared T2 Pro or the HT-301?

author: michaelnyden
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 28, 2024, 06:23:59 pm
content: Ht-301 I also tried res is good but fov is not, t2 pro lens is good and makes good use of the pixels it has, I wish they made a 384x288 model with the same fov/lens as the t2 pro, that would be a winner!

author: artag
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2024, 07:42:39 pm
content: TS001 has adjustable focus and a fairly narrow angle - it's intended for longer distances than most. But it's possibly a bit big for a drone, not a tiny cube like the infiray.

author: michaelnyden
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 29, 2024, 01:22:09 am
content: Found what I was looking for the xh15 (x3) but it’s not for sale anywhere that I can find.
Pure Thermal 3 Issues; GroupGets unresponsive and not helpful - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: evidenceofabettertime
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 12, 2024, 06:47:23 pm
content: Hello all,recently picked up a PureThermal 3 board to use with a FLIR Lepton. No matter what I've tried I cannot get it to appear on my PC device manager. I also cannot get the board to enter into BOOT mode. Instead of the LED becoming DIM with the correct button combination (BOOT hold, plug into device<PST short press<release boot) it just turns off and won't read as a device.I contacted GroupGets about the issue and asked for assistance or a new board, and they opted to send me a new board. I am having the exact same issues with the new board as the old one. Contacted GroupGets again about the issue, and still haven't received a response. I've followed all the instructions in their PureThermal 3 firmware video, asked ChatGPT for troubleshooting purposes, and restarted my PC multiple times.I've tried several different USB-C cables and USB outlets but nothing is working. My Lepton core is working on both boards and will NUC (shutter activates and can hear the audible 'click'). The only variable i haven't really been able to isolate is the Lepton core itself but I'm doubting that it's the actual issue.Is this a known issue with PureThermal 3 boards? Will I be able to get this working or is it just a bust?I have the FLIR Lepton Breakout Board but wanted to start simple with a board that's supposed to read like a webcam in my computer.Any help is appreciated.
Flike ISee TC01 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 27, 2024, 08:43:31 am
content: Looks like a repackaged Infiray P2 or similar - spec seems the same, twice the price - par for the course from Fluke.The question I have is how is a US company selling a 25FPS TIC without the export control issues ? No mention of export in any of the online docs.https://www.fluke.com/en-us/product/thermal-cameras/fluke-tc01a-tc01b

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 27, 2024, 10:57:14 am
content: The TC01 comes in two frame rate versions, 25fps and 9fps. If you ask FLUKE, the 25fps version will only be made available in parts of the World where such are permitted to be sold. Other areas will receive the 9fps version. The USA get the 25fps models but the 25fps models are available from Chinese suppliers to anyone with the money to buy them.Let us not forget the US sanction on IRAY as well. It is still unclear whether Infiray, and all the other new subsidiaries that IRAY have recently created, will also be subject to the sanctions. Fluke might face some challenges in the USA if it is the Infiray core in the TC01.Fraser

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 27, 2024, 12:30:44 pm
content: Quote from: Fraser on September 27, 2024, 10:57:14 amThe specs look identical so seems likely
What's the best compression algorithm for raw thermal video? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: quince
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 28, 2024, 12:59:19 am
content: Lossless or lossy.There are the obvious choices like h264 and AV1, but then there are newer lossless encoders like ffv1 which can be quite efficient. Frustratingly, there aren't often efficient implementations at the logic gate level - you need to get your frames into userspace on an OS to use all those libraries, or write your own FPGA or DSP implementation of the encoder, or use some built-in peripheral to do it.At the ultra low level, there are obviously simple algorithms like run-length encoding of pixels from a stream, but I'm not sure they'd help much in thermal images where adjacent pixels are often just slightly different.Has anyone found benefit in squeezing unused bits from an image? ex: If every 16-bit pixel in a frame is anded together, and the result is 0b0001111111111000, drop all the bits from each pixel that are higher than 12 and lower than 3, concatenate each frame into a HxWx(16-6) binary array, and put a header before each frame showing that limit.

author: Vipitis
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2024, 12:03:31 pm
content: There are some special monochrome modes for h264. Which does much more than just the dct and the temporal stuff. It does gamut compression too which might be useful.But I doubt they are supported by some ots encoders. if you say lossless there aren't many options beyond Huffman(which h264 also does), which will be much easier to do for spatial data in the frequency domain. but then again, I doubt it's implemented anywhere.Just do stills to jpeg pretty much, without a horrible equalization table and it will do a lot. if you don't do interframe compression you will be out of luck. perhaps a difference frame might be lower entropy and therefore easier to compress.
Using Xtherm/Infiray smartphone cameras as Webcam  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: publioelon
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 25, 2021, 01:41:24 am
content: I own a Xtherm T3C camera for Android and I would like to stream the video being captured via HTTP to a Raspberry Pi. Initially, I was streaming videos to my Raspberry Pi using an app called IP Webcam, I used for testing and it worked perfectly fine. However, with my T3C and the Xtherm app I am not able to send images in any way whatsoever. So I thought I would plug it directly to the Raspberry Pi and capture the images right away. The problem is that I get a green pixelated noisy Image. I am new to thermal cameras and thermography in general I can't really figure out why is it happening and how do I fix it.From a previous thread there was a brief mention of how HTI-301 works because it uses UVC and YUV mode for the imaging. However, The T3S which is a similar line of the T3C is only YUV, is there a workaround? Or maybe a workaround the HTTP issue?

author: michaelnyden
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 23, 2024, 11:21:25 pm
content: Did you ever get a solution for this? I have the same situation.

author: gamerpaddy
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 25, 2024, 02:39:56 am
content: tryhttps://github.com/stawel/ht301_hacklib

author: michaelnyden
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 25, 2024, 10:18:41 pm
content: Thanks for trying guys but nothing I can find on github appears to work, at least not with the T2 pro.
NEC/ Avio Realtime Image Transfer IEEE-1394 SW request - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ARF
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 21, 2024, 01:54:04 am
content: Hi guys,Recently I was able to repair a TVS-8502 camera, which has the IEEE-1394 interface, like many TVS cameras. However, the CD with software was missing from the kit. Can anyone share? I think this is some kind of universal software for many TVS cameras.https://www.infrared.avio.co.jp/en/products/ir-thermo/option/pic-transfer.html
Ask for help from flir's official customer service for firmware. What if you don - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: yangguifei
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 17, 2024, 06:35:52 pm
content: I'm really angry. The discontinued products will be discontinued.

author: Geoff-AU
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2024, 10:57:19 pm
content: I had similar experience with my Flir One, the app has a slider for parallax correction and I asked that it be extended so I could work closer in to a PCB. Their response was "no, go buy this device that costs 10x as much" (well outside my budget).So I will never buy another FLIR device.
Ask for the latest firmware of flir tau2 640 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: yangguifei
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 16, 2024, 08:08:39 pm
content: The original core is tau2 640 resolution 30hz refresh rate, 50mm lens F1.2 aperture. Due to the update of the tau2_8 firmware of this forum, the display sand window effect is obvious. I hope friends who have the latest firmware of tau2 can send it to me privately. I am very impressed. Thank you. My email number: 409235896@qq.com

author: yangguifei
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 17, 2024, 06:23:40 pm
content: This is the official action of flir. After-sales service, they don't even ask for a firmware. If it is discontinued, the firmware will be removed from the shelves and let you buy their new equipment. I'm speechless. Which kind friend can send me the firmware of tau2,2.7 version? Thank you here!

author: yangguifei
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 17, 2024, 06:25:34 pm
content: 无语……
Thermal Camera Guide PC210 - New but just Chinese language - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Romang
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 11, 2024, 06:30:26 pm
content: HelloI got a new thermal camera PC210 a few days ago, but it only has Chinese language on the OSD menu. the seller cannot help me and says that I should buy another camera with multi language OSD. Of course, this was not written anywhere on the online store. I definitely didn't expect someone to sell a device to Europe with only the Chinese language.Do you have any solution or what would you do self? If you know someone in Europe who could solve this problem for a fee, I recommend it.Thanks,Regards, RomanSlovenia

author: nidlaX
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2024, 06:57:05 pm
content: Seehttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/guide-pc210-can-i-update-the-firmware/It sounds like contacting Guide directly for help may be an option. Otherwise, try reaching out to a local dealer.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2024, 09:55:38 pm
content: The Chinese language version of the PC210 is sold at a lower price in China and the Multi-language export model uses a different firmware. A Chinese language model can be hard to convert to another language. Using an incorrect firmware on these cameras has a history of bricking the unit, so experimentation with other firmware versions carries a very real risk. Guide are unlikely to be very helpful and will almost certainly want a payment for supplying the multi-language version of the firmware. Chinese manufacturers will often not support “China domestic market only” models outside China as they should not have been exported.This is another example of how a piece of electronics can come in two versions….China domestic market only (Lower price) and China Export (Higher price).Fraser
Why i7 after 'upgrade' boots as i3 sporadically - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: LesioQ
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 01, 2024, 08:59:35 am
content: Hi,As title says - my i3 'upgraded' to i7 sometimes boots with degraded resolution and no measurement window, as if it was back an i3.The measurement menu is present but not giving actual OSD window.Then next day everything is fine again by itself.That's strange. Am i missing some 'upgrade' step ?Any expirience with that ?
ULIS UL 03 19 1  /  Nano384E data sheet request - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Microsoft Sam
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 09, 2024, 08:28:34 am
content: Hello everyone!New Member/Frequent VisitorI have gotten my hands on a ULIS brand Microbolometer / Thermal Imager (ULIS UL 03 19 1 / Nano384E) I'm happy with the item but I really would like a datasheet for it. And it seems pretty difficult to source this specific data sheet. I've seen similar sheets from ULIS out in the wild, but none for this item in particularI've tried contacting ULIS directly and requesting a datasheet of some kind, but as to be expected I did not get any reply in nearly a week.Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in Advance-Microsoft Sam

author: Microsoft Sam
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 09, 2024, 07:53:14 pm
content: Update:With alittle creative use of "The Wayback Machine" I was able to find a pdf of the spec sheet that I needed.Any other documentation or leads found are more than welcomed to be posted and discussed.

author: ArsenioDev
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2024, 02:45:56 pm
content: I would appreciate a copy for my archives, as I have a fair few of these in units that I'd like to repurpose

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2024, 05:55:04 pm
content: ULIS Nano384E flyer.The Nano384E user/integration manual is subject to distribution restrictions.Fraser

author: Bill W
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2024, 09:24:23 pm
content: Quote from: Fraser on September 10, 2024, 05:55:04 pmI thought the Chinese had posted the lot on their 'non disclosure' server ?Maybe they did not get the 0319 as that was French Military list at the time.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2024, 10:30:10 pm
content: I do not know whether The Chinese server held data on that particular microbolometer. In the eyes of Lynred, the user manuals remain controlled release.
HIKMICRO B10 Wide Angle Lens / Macro Lens - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: saladoil
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 15, 2023, 03:19:25 pm
content: Hi there!I'm about to buy a Hikmikro B10 and i wonder if I could make a diy wide angle lens for it.There are solutions for a znse macro lens with a printed mount. Is there a way to build a wide angle lens? Any suggestions?For the macro lens: which focal length and diameter are best suitable?Thank you for your support!

author: RogerG
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 06, 2024, 11:14:48 am
content: Hi,quite old topic, but it's interesting for me, too.The original lens from Hikmicro has a focal length of 4.6mm. I wasn't able to find a third party lens in this range so far. Someone here in this board took a lens with a focal length of 50.8mm and 20mm diameter and had success in his self printed adapter. These lenses are easy to find at Ebay for a reasonable price.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/hikmicro-b20/msg4098034/#msg4098034Did you find your own solution since yout first post?The original HM-B201-MACRO lens has a bit stiff price tag (100€) compared to the one by UNI-T (40€).RegardsRoger
DALI DLD640 commands? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: CRC
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2024, 04:15:25 pm
content: I would like to control one of the modules from an ICI640P unit directly instead of relying on the GUI. Does anyone have any info about hardware interfaces and commands used? Can it be done via the RS485 port?As for the ethernet side of things I used Wireshark and it looks like they are sending a command such as RuleID=100 then 1 though 11 appended which are associated to different palette colors after the login credentials are sent via a cookie.
Should I trade my Hikmicro pocket2 for something else? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Michaelplease11
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 29, 2024, 04:56:06 am
content: I recently bought a thermal camera, which was the hikmicro pocket2. I am pretty new to the thermal camera world, but I do have some background in astronomy and photography. The two things I was looking for in a thermal camera are resolution and sensitivity, both of which are kind of just wanting good photos. Looking at other thermal camera images (specifically infiray) is making me think the images from the pocket2 are worse than other thermal cameras I could have got.I also have seen comparisons of the pocket2 and the t2s+ and the t2s+ gives better images. I’m also kind of iffy about buying a infiray due to them being on sanctions and doing some scandalous stuff. Should I switch my pocket2 or just keep it?

author: Michaelplease11
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 30, 2024, 01:13:46 am
content: I’m getting a ts001 which is a t2s+ copy and seeing how it is
Disassemble XH09 without breaking? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Dogman211
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2024, 08:34:50 am
content: Hello,I really love the XH09, however what I don't love is the X2 part of the device i.e the massive zoom it has.I would like to break into the XH09 and replace the lens with a custom one to achieve a closer to 1-1.5x zoom instead, however for the life of me I can't get into the damn thing - its built outa something tough!I don't wanna break this device due to how hard they are to find now, how do I get the module out of its shell safely? I was thinking heat but I could end up melting cables or wires on the inside, I tried prying around the device with no luck.I also tried twisting the focus but it doesn't seem to do anything other then get stuck, so I don't think thats the way in either.

author: Phil1977
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2024, 08:50:11 am
content: If you want to use your thermal camera as a measurement camera then the lens needs to be quite extensively calibrated to the sensor.That´s probably why you don't find interchangeable lenses in this price range. You get a new Infiray P2 Pro for much less than a single lens + calibration.What kind of replacement lens do you want to use?

author: Dogman211
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 29, 2024, 07:10:33 am
content: just a standard Co2 ZNSE convex lens nothing special. Not really after temp reads and moreso after heat differences in a particular environment.

author: Phil1977
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 29, 2024, 07:51:02 am
content: What focal length does your ZnSe-lens has? The CO2-laser lenses are that long that your FOV will be even smaller than with the original lens.My advice: Don't risk the XH09. The lens assembly and calibration shutter are quite delicate. Even the cheapest $80 cellphone thermal imager will be of better image quality than misusing CO2-laser lenses for more than focal correction.

author: Dogman211
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 29, 2024, 09:01:28 am
content: Well I have one that really is fairly long at 12mm, but I was hoping to find another with a small FL or even harvest a cheaper unit for a small FL like the P2.The problem with the P2 is both resolution and HZ, the project I am using them for requires minimum 50hz and somewhat comprehensible footage resolution which the XH09 hits on the head nicely.Is there an alternative camera that you know of that doesnt break the bank at 50hz with a smaller FL?If not, what are the chances of me breaking it if opened just to change the lens?
HikMicro Thermal Imaging - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Thermal Guy
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 17, 2024, 07:52:47 pm
content: Has anyone used HikMicro thermal imaging ? I know it's produced in the US under the AGM brand name and UK HikMicro brand.Seems to be a range of handheld and binocular models, I'm looking for use in wildlife and ecology.https://www.blackwoodoutdoors.co.uk/brand/hik-micro-thermal/
thermalmaster another P2 clone? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: smile
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 22, 2024, 10:46:53 pm
content: Hello,Is this thermalmaster another P2 clone? Never heard of thermalmaster and never bought anything from them.Strange thing is they use thermalmaster at yahoo.com as thei email @!!@Just got this email:To our honorable customers,This is Ryan and I am so gratitude for your interests and supports to our thermal products before.And I am writing this email to announce that our executive team has formed a new company this month and has started independently operating the original smartphone and vehicle thermal imaging businesses. Moving forward, we will conduct our business under the Thermal Master entity.Please note that we will still supply you with products under the InfiRay and Xinrared brands, and our existing collaboration will remain unchanged.While I have your attention, I would like to give you something else to talk about:By end of this month, we will release the Thermal Master P2, world's 2nd smallest thermal imaging camera. Maintaining our tradition of high performance, the P2 also includes many new features such as:Super IR Resolution technology,15x stepless zoom,Adjustable fusion mode,Advanced IQ+ intelligent temperature measurement... ...Despite these upgrades, its power consumption is remarkably low at just 0.3W, making each P2 an eco-friendly pioneer.The best surprise is saved for last!This industry-leading camera will be marked in $199 only! It will truly bring high-performance thermal cameras into every family and will undoubtedly be a top seller, providing you with substantial market returns!Inbox me to get your special purchase price! And we also have other high-end thermal solutions if you interested.2024-08-21 17:48:29Warm RegardsRyan MiSenior Manager | Sales & Marketing+1 (331)246-3117+86 13953185414

author: smile
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 22, 2024, 10:47:55 pm
content: It seems company is at thermalmaster.com but their market seems to be USA ?

author: gamerpaddy
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2024, 11:15:37 am
content: maybe to bypass some import restrictions in case infiray lands on a sanctions listmay be interessting to check if their reworked app works with the original p2"many new features" is nothing hardware related