Possible for a sub-forum for Thermal imaging? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: Chanc3
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 09, 2015, 08:25:45 am
content: As the title says really...I work for a thermographic consultancy and I only really follow the thermal imaging related posts (E4 teardown, Seek etc) and with many posts, it can be difficult to follow. Would it make sense to create a subforum under test equipment, since the category has become so popular?

author: encryptededdy
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 09, 2015, 09:51:59 am
content: Sounds good. Then I will feel less terrible when I bump old thermal camera threads to the top of "Test Equipment"

author: frenky
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 09, 2015, 10:42:27 am
content: I also support the suggestion because I read "Test Equipment" just for thermal imagers...

author: Chanc3
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2015, 07:59:03 am
content: Bumping for visibility!

author: Karel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2015, 09:17:08 am
content: I also support the suggestion to create a sub-forum for oscilloscopes because I read "Test Equipment" just for oscilloscopes...When you are in the process of creating the sub-forums, can you also make one for DMM's, and one for logic analyzers, oh... wait...

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 13, 2015, 10:00:00 am
content: Quote from: Karel on October 13, 2015, 09:17:08 amAnd there-in lies the problem.Pretty sure this has been polled before, and most people supportednotcreating sub-forums

author: frenky
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 13, 2015, 05:51:19 pm
content: But thermal imagers really do stand out from the crowd (DSOs, DMMs...). And I'm pretty sure they bring way more new visitors than other test equipment.Bussiness is bussiness (pageviews==money).

author: Chanc3
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2015, 09:50:58 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on October 13, 2015, 10:00:00 amMaybe it is time to revisit this poll and perhaps create a new one? I'm finding it increasingly difficult to keep on top of all the thermal imaging threads, and I'm sure others may feel the same about other test equipment.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2015, 01:34:17 pm
content: I was considering starting a Yahoo group covering thermal imaging camera's their use and maintenance. My collection makes a good base selection of cameras to document on such a forum and I am sure others would contribute information, pictures and technical knowledge.I have not created the group as I just do not have the time to manage it at the momement. I also have to work within ITAR restrictions where schematics are concerned. There are also NDA's on some of my more sensitive knowledge as well. It may be too much hassle for me but I will continue to consider making it happen.I have started a useful information thread off for the F1G2 on this forum but I have the Flu so cannot populate it yet. I did the same for the E4 to enable people to find information quickly without having to read massive threads in order to find a single piece of information they need. I shall continue to provide this forum with thermal camera technical information but, as I have said, I am restricted in what. I can publish in some areas.With regard to a separate sub forum...... I personally like order in my forums and that can involve an indexing process that allows jumping to specific popular topics in order to make order and ease navigation.My only thought on this is, and I am very biased, if Dave creates a sub forum on thermal imaging, I may not bother with a Yahoo group on the topic and post the information here instead. The forum could become a very useful thermal imaging data source and increase membership ?Fraser

author: frenky
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 14, 2015, 01:37:19 pm
content: Do not forget to vote here for a new thermal imaging forum:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/poll-thermal-imaging-subforum/

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2015, 04:23:28 pm
content: Fraser, thinking of buying a TG163, but the price here in ZA is rather high..........Might look at getting one sent from the US for less.