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Flir ONE (Gen 2) - jpg file format - separating IR and visual "layers"? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: wb0gaz
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 30, 2022, 09:42:47 pm
content: I'm using a Flir ONE Gen 2 (Android, Micro-USB connector) for observing temperature of small electronic components on a circuit board. This requires very close-up exposure (as little as 15cm). The product's data sheet specifies 15cm minimum distance.My question is this - is there a method or software or specification that would help me separate the JPG file into Visual and IR components (each a JPG file, or otherwise)?Here is the problem - for very close-up images, the thermal "layer" (not sure what this is called) is significantly displaced from the visual "layer" (MSX appears to combine these by edge enhancing the visual layer), particularly when close to or at the 15cm minimum focus length.The Flir ONE Gen 2 android app has a control to allow some adjustment of IR/visual registration (position offset), but only works in one direction (vertical) and has very limited range (much less than what is needed to fix the offset for these very close-up images.)While the file generated by the app is .JPG format, it appears to contain both IR and visual components (layers?), and I would like a way to separate these into separate images so that I can manually fix the registration errors (need not be automatic, as I can visually identify correct registration.)I tried FLIR TOOLS version 6.4 (FLIR tells me this is obsolete software, replaced by FLIR STUDIO which requires a subscription), however, it does seems only useful to generate a visual derivative of the captured image file, but not a stand-alone IR one (so I end up with MSX file and Visual file, but not IR file.) The mis-registered artifacts in the MSX file are still present.Thank you for any advice!

author: Bill W
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2022, 12:21:20 pm
content: if it is solely for close up use, consider putting a sticker over the visual lens and also refocussing the thermal camera lens.The latter is a disassembly job of courseOpinion seems to be that FLIR-One were not reliably focussed at the factory.Bill

author: wb0gaz
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2022, 02:06:20 pm
content: Thanks, Bill --- my posting was (of course not clearly stated) more directly concerned with the file format and ability to decompose the JPG from the camera into IR and visual images, so if anyone looking at this has a suggestion along those lines, I'd be grateful.Your suggestion would provide an indirect way of getting to that point (take two exposures, one with IR and one with Visual lenses covered), but if there's a software path to splitting the files, that would be helpful. As it stands, I can reasonably discern what's going on in a given image (my application is mostly finding electronic faults on circuit boards) but I'd like to fix up the registration issue on the occasional image I want to share or publish.Thanks,Dave
ZnSe vs Germanium - which one makes a more 'scratch resistant' lens? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Liam G
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 07, 2022, 09:31:10 pm
content: Would also be interested to know how ZnSe, Germanium etc. compare to normal glass in the 'scratch resistance' department.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 07, 2022, 09:54:58 pm
content: Germanium is a hard material and when covered in a “diamond like” AR coating, it is very resistant to scratches. Such lenses are used in fire fighting thermal cameras.ZnSe is a relatively soft material that is easily scratched, even when AR coated.The hardness figures for Germanium and ZnSe is available via a Google SearchWe then have Chalcogenide IR Glass which is common in thermal cameras these days. I do not know how hard these lenses are but Google should help find specifications for such material.Do remember that AR coatings are normally used on thermal imaging lenses and these may be damaged by poor handling and cleaning practices. The “Diamond like” AR coating used on high end thermal camera optics is very resistant to damage but all AR coatings are vulnerable to damage if abused or exposed to chemicals/water for long periods of time. AR coating delaminating can result from inappropriate handling and long term storage.Fraser

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 07, 2022, 10:14:05 pm
content: BK7 Crown Glass Knoop HK kg/mm2: 610Germanium Knoop HK kg/mm2 : 800ZnSe Knoop HK kg/mm2 : 105GASIR Chalcogenide IR glass Knoop HK kg/mm2 : 155Take a look at page 5 here…..https://wp.optics.arizona.edu/optomech/wp-content/uploads/sites/53/2016/10/Optomechanical-Properties-ofInfrared-Materials-desroches.pdfFraser

author: Liam G
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 07, 2022, 10:32:04 pm
content: Much thanks
Flir AX8 vulnerable to a Botnet Worm - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: bingo600
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 07, 2022, 03:33:16 pm
content: Flir AX8 vulnerable to a Botnet Wormhttps://thehackernews.com/2022/12/new-go-based-zerobot-botnet-exploiting.html/Bingo
Where I can find a macro lens for Flir E4-E8 series? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mcinque
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 03, 2022, 11:37:40 am
content: I would like to purchase a macro lens for my E4, I saw that for UNI-T there various options on Aliexpress.There is anyone that sell this kind of products?Can I make it on my own purchasing a lens on Aliexpress and then printing an adapter?

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 03, 2022, 12:45:04 pm
content: The information you seek is to be found here……https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/flir-e4-the-useful-information-thread/Link to George’s lens holder for the Ex series is contained in that thread, plus discussion of close up lenses.Fraser

author: mcinque
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 03, 2022, 09:44:51 pm
content: thanks! Sorry I didn't find that through search
UNI-T UTi260E and UTi720E - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: npeter
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 06, 2022, 08:57:37 pm
content: During looking at the optional macro lens add-on (UT-Z002) for the UNI-T UTi260B I noticed that there is a UT-Z003 add-on available as well for a new UTi260Emodel.https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004589766725.htmlAs far as I can see the main differences between the UTi260B and the UTi260E are the presence of the visible light camera and the WiFi capability, so they are probably using the same 256*192 @ 25 Hz thermal sensor.This site has a short video of it:https://www.isecus.com/product/handheld-thermal-imaging-camera-with-wifi-uti260e/It is interesting that at the bottom of the page there is a manual available for it, but the link shows the UTi720E instead (another new model).Is it a different model? To me it seems identical to the UTi260E:https://www.isecuseshop.com/product/uti720e-256x192-wifi-thermal-imaging-camera-for-pcb-circuit-floor-heating-detection-free-express-shipping/What do you think about it(/them)? Are those a good deal with the current discounts?

author: jonthechron
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 19, 2022, 04:35:50 pm
content: I just purchased a UTi-260E with UT-Z003 macro lens from aliexpress, I should be receiving the item shortly. I'll try to post some pics on here when I receive it.

author: CyberCartel
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2022, 09:11:56 am
content: Quote from: jonthechron on November 19, 2022, 04:35:50 pmThat company has weird a scheme for product names maybe for different markets. The products with numbering 2xx and 7xx are basically the same but for the 2xx serie there isn't any support outside China! At least no one was able to find the apps for uti-260m anywhere whatsoever but for the uti-720m you can find latest app in Playstore! But they sell 2xx serie worldwide! Very weird!

author: jonthechron
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 03, 2022, 12:24:22 am
content: I have the app for the UTi-260M
FLIR One Gen1 ios camera using with android? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: zorny3
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 01, 2022, 09:12:05 am
content: Hey does anybody know if it is possible to use the ios version from the flir one in android?My problem is, that i have an iPhone 5 on which it works but I want to stream the video to a pc, which does not work with the iOS version the iPhone 5 has, I think it is iOS 10 or sum. I also got an iPhone SE which fits in to the Flir one case, but there I can only install the new version of the flir one app which does not Support Gen1 anymore.Best regards,Zorny
FLIR TG165-X, figgered out ghosting, now pointer temp off - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Tim88
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 30, 2022, 04:37:26 pm
content: I bought a FLIR TG165-X about 18 months ago, it finally paid off by easily finding a shorting MOSFET on a computer motherboard. Anyway, it had this annoying ghost image to the left of what you are aiming at and finally got around to googling how to fix it. Below is the fix from an Amazon review."Access image adjustment, access MSX menu and then press the center button again until it shows MSX ON at the top with up down arrow. If you press the up down arrow (rubber keys) at this point, the image will adjust horizontally. Once it’s aligned to your satisfaction for the normal distance you will use it for, press the center button again. And that is it If your image is ghosting vertically, the unit is faulty according to the manufacturer."So, adjusted it and whoopie! No more ghosting, however... Now the cross hairs that you aim to get a temp reading is now way off. The temperature reading is now directly below about 1/3 of the screen down. For example, if you aim the cross hairs at a red hot ball bearing, it reads normal room temp but if you aim the cross hairs 1/3 of the screen below the ball bearing, it shows the hot bearing temp. Tried to find an adjustment solution on the interweb but no luck. Is anyone aware of an adjustment for this? I went with FLIR brand hoping to get a well built tool, is it too much to ask to have it properly calibrated out of the box?

author: Bill W
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 30, 2022, 09:44:50 pm
content: TG165 is not a pure 'thermal camera' it is a IR thermometer with a thermal imager 'guide'.The thermal image is not doing the measurement.As such you have an alignment / parallax problem between the spot temperature measurement device and the imaging side.With this model there is the visual / thermal image alignment too, which is sounds like you have had to fix, and broken the other
T2l vs t2s plus vs t2 pro and also iPhone question - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Dolomite1
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 24, 2022, 01:58:12 am
content: Based on my research the t2s plus is geared towards more macro usage vs the t2l. I have an iPhone and I really only can find the t2 pro and the t2s plus with iOS support. The t2 pro seems to be for viewing distance. Would the t2s plus be ok for general around the house usage? Also want to use for my reptile enclosure to get a good read on temps. Other thing I would like to know is can I use the usb c t2l on the iPhone using a dongle to convert the connector?

author: gabiz_ro
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 24, 2022, 07:08:00 am
content: Most sure it won't work on Apple devices.For example on Seek iOS version have one chip in plus on board used for authentication.And is not only chip required, since is not hardware connected,software running on device must "present" this to iOS to enable communication.

author: Dolomite1
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 25, 2022, 10:23:51 pm
content: Quote from: gabiz_ro on November 24, 2022, 07:08:00 amThanks. Are the only iOS models the t2s+, t2 pro and t2 search? I didn’t see any iOS versions for the t3 either.

author: markb1980
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2022, 01:33:59 pm
content: The new iPhones will have USB-C so maybe they will work with the new iPhone...According to the cameras you mentioned i would say:Thats images of the P2 with and without the magnetic macro lensholder...The T2L has manual focussing which can be great in some cases but it's also annoing in other cases and quite fiddely with the small ring.The P2Pro is a fixed focus camera and need no focussing. You can use the macro lensholder to get sharp thermal images from a very short distance.The P2Pro has without the macro lens a wider FOV, which make it better for building-inspection or things like that. This makes me tend more to a P2.Edit:I could find a P2 Pro for the iPhone:https://www.sunsky-online.com/p/DCA2076H/InfiRay-P2-Pro-8-Pin-iOS-Phones-Night-Vision-Infrared-Thermal-Imager-Grey-.htm

author: Andrew LB
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2022, 02:24:01 am
content: The T2 is available with apple lightning connector.https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804182755042.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt&_randl_shipto=USAlso the T2 Pro.https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804592171492.html?algo_exp_id=bde9298b-96a3-47c8-a88f-d480dd81a510-8&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000030770685199%22%7DP2 Pro.https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803501919400.html?algo_exp_id=bde9298b-96a3-47c8-a88f-d480dd81a510-0&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000030312158115%22%7DT2-Search as well. (its on aliexpress as well)
Infiray T2S+ teardown - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mistamal
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 26, 2022, 12:49:12 am
content: Hello!My infiray T2S+ has a faulty USB C plug that keeps disconnecting from my phone (or extender cable) at the slightest movement.I was thinking I could solder a new USB C connector, but am not brave enough to try and pry the case open before researching whether someone had done it before, in order to apply their lessons learned.Any input or direction is much appreciated!Thanks!
Can someone provide some information about this thermal camera - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: lichenzc
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 07, 2022, 03:00:22 pm
content: It can be seen from the 3-5um written on the lens that this is a MWIR thermal camera,but I can't find any detail about this camera.there is no manual obviously,and I can't find any information on internet.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 07, 2022, 04:50:59 pm
content: I have compiled this information on the camera for you. It is a very early model and has limited presence on the internet.The TVS100 is a MWIR camera that uses the scanning type of image collection system (moving mirrors or prisms). The detector element is a SPRITE which is a clever linear strip type of sensor. Cooling of the sensor is by Peltier stack cooler built into the sensor module. The SPRITE sensor operates at around -70 Degrees Celsius.Manufacturer : AVIO - Nippon Avionics Company Ltd, JapanModel : TVS100 series (TVS120)Sensor technology : Thermoelectrically cooled SPRITEWavelength of operation : 3um to 5um (MWIR)Focus : Manual - MotorizedMeasurement range : -10C to +125CNumber of spot temperature points : 3Accuracy of measurement : +/-2% of rangeFreeze frame : YesDisplay technology : 4” Colour LCDDisplay update speed : 100mS (10 frames per second)LUT graduations : 256 levelsCommunications : RS232Storage: 3.5” Floppy DiskPower Requirements : 12V DC @ 4A MaximumFraser

author: lichenzc
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2022, 03:14:54 am
content: Thank you very much. It really helped me.
UTi220A Pro(UTi260B) Disassembly - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: c1400700226
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 08, 2021, 11:57:18 pm
content: Hi there, I just did a teardown of the Uni-T UTi220A Pro, it's the same thing as UTi260B, just different marketing.Overall i can say the quality control is non existent, for example there are fingerprints on the thermal lens that is underneath the cover glass...( I wiped them off before taking picture)Here are some pics I took:

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 09, 2021, 01:28:52 am
content: Infiray Tiny1 imaging corehttps://www.infiray.com/tiny1thermalmodule.html

author: TinkeringSteve
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 22, 2021, 08:18:35 pm
content: Can the SDcard of this thing not be accessed via USB as mass storage? That'd be kinda stupid.I bought the device recently, only now started playing a bit with it. No big issues so far. Have not disassembled it, though

author: illiac4
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2021, 04:57:58 am
content: How did you open it? Infiray C210 is all wrapped in rubber and there is no access to the srews.

author: jorgemef
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 04, 2022, 10:42:38 am
content: Hello,Seems a very small microbolometer and very clumsy chassis as compared to other Fraser has shown for other products.Is the price tag right for the UTI260B? Are those microbolometer made of gold?For the guts of it I would place it under 300 euros or even under 250.Cheers,Jorge
is Therm-Viewer still maintained and re-activateable? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Dark Volter
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 10, 2022, 07:21:17 am
content: A phone i had and used my therm-apps with , ,and i got a new one, still have the Therm-Viewer APK and put it on the new one, but the in-app license isn't working- i seem to remember that this was always funkyI noticed though that Jinhua Ye (app author who was active here and on Flickr) hasn't been active recently - is there still any way to troubleshoot /do the in-app license? My cameras are the same-Website is still up....

author: zrq
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 10, 2022, 11:03:25 am
content: Did you try to contact by email? Though I recalled that app's license is locked to the camera serial number, so maybe you need to buy another license.If the app has really turned into abandonware, then... don't worry there is still hacks.

author: Dark Volter
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 10, 2022, 08:16:24 pm
content: Allright, therm viewer activated properly today- odd, it took a while...I did not get a email response though, from Jinhua.This is the sort of thing that has me worry lol that i need to buy a bunch of phones and register my cameras to them with all the various apps for the cameras , since nothing quite compares today(i love my phones with therm app plus, which has visuals that the default app, and thermviewer doesn't even fully match- and no thermal camera + software today i see elsewhere looks as good, - gotta preserve the abilities we have since it apparently doesn't always get better with time)
Seek Thermal App Location Permissions Change - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: bostwickenator
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 26, 2022, 10:07:09 pm
content: I've just noticed that the Seek Thermal app on Android now seems to require the user grants the location permission with the "Allow all the time" modifier not only that but it is occasionally getting the user location when the app UX is not running. This seems curious and bad. It is fairly easy to work around if you want to download an old version of the APK but it's definitely concerning that they appear to be doing something with this data. Are other people seeing this behaviour?

author: IwuzBornanerd
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2022, 06:38:23 pm
content: Which version of the apk? I finally got a stupidphone a couple months ago (T-Mobile branded LG K331/Aristo5) & have version 2.3.0 installed. I was surprised that it did not ask me to make an account & only lists a few permissions. I denied location. Not sure what it means about the other capabilities that do not have the option to grant or deny permission...Screenshots attached, if the system works.
Flir T360 Firmware - Should I upgrade - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Therm1
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 24, 2022, 12:58:06 am
content: Hi, I have a T360 on software version 5.16 . I had a Flir T420 which would frequently hang. I would like to add meter link and annotations, which should be available on later firmware. I've downloaded V8.24.5 and 9.4.5. Does anyone have experience with these firmware versions? Are they stable? Has anyone bricked their camera upgrading a T3xx or T4xx series camera. Anyone paired a Mr59 moisture meter to the T3xx or T4xx series?
Seek inspectioncam - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: cecco
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 08, 2022, 01:52:26 pm
content: Hello,have anyone tryed this camera for pcb inspections and repairs?https://www.thermal.com/inspection-cam.htmlI didn't find any review, and i was curious to know what you think

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 08, 2022, 06:22:46 pm
content: It is a SEEK Mosaic 320 core in a plastic case with a lens focus adapter to permit focus adjustment. The lens looks to be the 24 Degree version.What will be different is the software that Seek are providing with the SEEK Inspection. Only an owner of the product can advise on how well that software works. I suspect it will not run with another SEEK camera version.https://www.thermal.com/mosaic-core.htmlFraser

author: cecco
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 08, 2022, 10:35:33 pm
content: I hope someone will show up thenWould you recommend that core over the dongles or other benchtop cameras?It costs more but i kinda like it being american and not chinese, it wouldn't be the first time that i find a trojan in the chinese software for not-mainstream devices

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 08, 2022, 10:50:19 pm
content: I think the latest Chinese budget cores have a better image than that offered by SEEK Thermal. Take a look at Infiray cameras or for a complete PCB analysis system that runs under Windows, look at my review of the Dianyang CA-10.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/review-dianyang-technology-ca10-circuit-board-thermal-analyzer-repair-rd/If software security is a concern, use a spare laptop that does not contain sensitive data. Used laptops can be cheap on eBay.Fraser

author: cecco
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 15, 2022, 10:09:26 am
content: thank you, very nice review
How to join two thermal imaging outputs into one for higher res for video? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: avb284782235
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 10, 2022, 12:24:41 am
content: Hello, I was wondering if anyone can help with a project. I was trying to accomplish a higher resolution video feed by having two flir lepton modules placed side by side, possibly with a increased focal length for aftermarket lenses if needed to help with spacing of the cameras. I would like to increase the resolution of the video feed to be fed into a video transmitter, with two modules, but was wondering if anyone had any idea if this could be done in near real time with a couple of milliseconds of delay, with some kind of converter such as a raspberry pi, or some very small and lightweight image processor that can overlap the images to create some kind of “super resolution” forbear real time video to a video transmitter for fpv. Thank you in advance. I would want the system to take a digital input from a flir lepton 3.5, or seek micro camera module, and use two of either or system, to create a higher resolution output.

author: bostwickenator
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2022, 01:23:55 pm
content: Image or camera fusion is what your are looking for. This is an example project but there are many others.https://pypi.org/project/camera-fusion/

author: Vipitis
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2022, 04:46:08 pm
content: If you go from analog to digital and back to analog it might be a lot of delay and added power overhead, weight.Getting a DVE to work on analog for this could be a solution, but finding the correct chip to do it might be impossible nowadays. The worst solution but one that will work is to simply have two independent streams and downlink them to the individual displays.

author: globoy
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2022, 05:04:55 pm
content: I think the big issue you're going to have is synchronizing the video stream to a couple of milliseconds as the Lepton has a pretty deep internal pipeline. As you perhaps already know the VoSPI interface requires the reading of throw-away packets to maintain synchronization so that alone probably makes it hard to sync to a couple of mSec. I think one would start by synchronously resetting both cameras and having a mechanism that keeps both VoSPI readers in sync. Then you'd see if you got frames at the same time out of each camera.I'm not sure about the Seek modules.
Flir E4 Question Not about hacking it - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: HVAC_Walter
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 09, 2022, 11:38:52 pm
content: I recently acquired a E4 Wifi 3.16 firmware in a trade for service.Im new to the nicer thermal cameras so im no sure if I have a issue or if its acting correclty.Everything seems to be working correctly the thing is it will freeze for a moment and a message says calibrating for a second or two thenback to working. It seems to do it every 1-2 min. Am i not giving it enough time to warm up? Is this normal? Do I need to send it off for repairs?thank you for any inputWalter

author: mc172
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 09, 2022, 11:44:37 pm
content: That's completely normal.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 09, 2022, 11:47:39 pm
content: Walter,This is normal behaviour for many microbolometer based thermal cameras. The flat field correction shutter is what you are hearing and seeing as a frozen image event. The FFC event is used to counter pixel output drift over time and to act as a temperature reference for the temperature measurement routine. Some cameras operate without an FFC shutter but this can degrade measurement accuracy. The E4 is a fine camera and even the $56K thermal cameras I own use the FFC event in their operation. After an initial settling period, the period between FFC events is around 2 minutes.Fraser

author: HVAC_Walter
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 14, 2022, 12:13:50 pm
content: AwesomeThanks for the help

author: Bud
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2022, 01:23:48 pm
content: I recall there is a setting on E4 to disable the shutter, which may be helpful in some situations . But it may only be available on the modded firmware, can't remember 100%.
Mitsubishi 80x60 thermal imageing core - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2022, 09:13:52 am
content: Another one to add to the list - saw this at EDS. nothing special though, about 9fps because export regshttps://www.mitsubishielectric.com/news/2021/0310.html

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2022, 09:27:22 am
content: Relatively low resolution with a wide FOV. I think these devices are being aimed at presence detection and other applications that do not require great resolution, but benefit from having more pixels than a common PIR sensor. It is good to see such devices being developed as we will see more advanced thermal monitoring systems. The FLIR AX-8 thermal monitoring camera is only 80 x 60 pixels, uses a Lepton core and is really expensive ! Such cameras are widely used in industrial applications as an early warning system for mechanical overheating, such as motors and bearings.Fraser

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2022, 09:46:44 am
content: Yes, it was developed for presence sensing in HVAC type appliactions, and spun off as a standalone product. I think teh guy said about $50. Not sure how easily available though

author: Gareth79
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2022, 10:55:23 am
content: Can see them in stock at this supplier, but that's the only one I can find online. Pricing is £113 for the higher-res one, so much more than it should be (Lepton FS is way cheaper):https://www.anglia-live.com/product/1969437001/MIR8060B1-01/MITSUBISHIhttps://www.anglia-live.com/product/1847944001/MIR8032B1-01/MITSUBISHI

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2022, 12:02:50 pm
content: Anyone releasing new miniature cores at the moment has some stiff competition from the likes of Infiray and Guide Sensmart. We are witnessing a period of significant development in thermal imaging cores. Note that it is not a race to the highest resolution, or even the lowest price…. It is all about producing imaging cores that have acceptable resolution for general deployments and miniaturisation for easier integration into 3rd party products. The Infiray P2 camera could almost be seen as a demonstration platform for what has already been achieved with core miniaturisation whilst maintaining adequate imaging performance. It will be great if the development of affordable miniature thermal imaging cores continues now that the Pandemic crisis has abated. That event certainly drove development of competitively priced decent cores and even developed greater measurement accuracy techniques.Fraser
Portable solution for recording from Boson 640? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: therwp
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2022, 09:02:52 pm
content: I have a Boson 640 (60 Hz, <40mK NEDT) with VPC accessory, however I want a portable recording solution. The only reliable way that I have been able to stream uninterrupted 60 Hz video is when using the FLIR Boson GUI... which only runs on Windows. What is my best bet for reliable, portable, recording using this thermal imaging camera? A small Windows tablet? Any recommendations?Streaming to VLC on my MacBook Pro invariably stutters. Not sure why. Other UVC video players seem to work fine. Are there Android UVC players that will work with the camera?

author: Vipitis
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 01, 2022, 12:22:50 am
content: My hope always was to use one of those Nvidia SBC, I think Jetson or Xavier. As they have will come with hardware encoders for codecs like h264 and h265 but should also habe the power to record raw frames to disk. However you still need a power source and maybe even monitor to make use of it. I recently saw someone do a "diy cinema camera" which was based on such a device. I suspect the UVC signal is rather similar.

author: sephalix
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 03, 2022, 10:26:18 pm
content: Have you tried GetThermal?https://github.com/groupgets/GetThermal/releasesSeems you have a UVC cable already, but there is also a UVC/Analog cable you could use with a portable DVR.
Questions about Flir Photon/TAU and DRS tamarisk cores - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: cejoba
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 09, 2022, 01:09:56 pm
content: Hi, I'm going to get a better thermal camera, and after recall all my experiences, I realized the bottleneck to produce a detailed image is usually contrast and software processing. (Not resolution as we may assume by read datasheets)I found a few products that have functions to enhance image, give enough control to user, while not insanely expensive. But I still have a few questions remain even after read all documents I can find.1. For anyone have experiences with both, does TAU or Tamarisk give better image, assuming tuned to extreme by software?2. Can someone gives a little history on DRS, especially the timeline of all it's products? I almost can draw a picture for every other major brand, but no information on DRS.3. Do DRS cores have a control GUI software like FLIR? I can find a complete command set in document, but no mention of GUI.4. Are the firmwares in those cores user-upgradeable? They do seem to have many different versions, but I cannot find the instruction to update them.That's all I can think for now, maybe I'll add something later, thanks all!
Flir scout tk firmware - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Bens4445
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 17, 2020, 07:41:40 pm
content: hi everyone. who can help? share image SPI flash for flir scout tk.my device freezes on the splash screen and is not detected by the computer. please, help.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 17, 2020, 07:46:26 pm
content: Dismantle it. Remove and reconnect the Lepton camera module flex cable. This may return the unit to operation.Fraser

author: Bens4445
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 17, 2020, 07:50:51 pm
content: if it helped, I would not ask dump. my device is full brick

author: cherpann
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 29, 2022, 08:21:54 pm
content: Have somebody a Dump,please. camera , starts but freze on the start screen "flir v1.0.0" what can i do . thank you

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 29, 2022, 10:32:34 pm
content: I suggest you locate the engineering UART serial port on the main board and monitor it for the boot logging to see why the boot sequence halts. I cannot provide the location of the UART port but there will be one hiding on that PCB. You will need a USB to serial UART adapter that is available cheaply on eBay.Fraser
LWIR Moon seen on cloudynitghts.com - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Lambda
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 26, 2022, 10:20:04 am
content: Hello,I have just seen this thread on this well known cloudynights US astro forum, and wanted to share it with you here.https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/843050-thermal-imaging-with-a-telescope/Very impressive results!Regards.Stéphane

author: Vipitis
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 26, 2022, 05:04:50 pm
content: Thanks for sharing. There have been two or three good moon photos shared on this forum before, using lenses and telescopes.Just yesterday I was browsing through the Richard Mosse print of Incoming and saw the giant moon in LWIR with the 23kg lens, and it's not as great in terms of contrast as what is shared there. The processing does make a difference it seems.Reminds me strongly of my first hopes when getting into thermal cameras, astrophotography and never having made it.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 26, 2022, 05:19:52 pm
content: We need one of theseI have the FLIR science camera, but not the telescope/lens

author: ArsenioDev
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 26, 2022, 09:45:09 pm
content: I uhhhhh know a guy.Seriously though, I think the trackers are due for upgrades soonish and will be on surplus markets if you know where to look and when

author: Lambda
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 27, 2022, 08:40:01 am
content: Quote from: Vipitis on September 26, 2022, 05:04:50 pmThank you Vipitis for this reference. Indeed, the post processing is essential for increasing contrast and details, and SNR more generally speaking. Stacking is the starting keypoint (IMHO), commonly used by the way in traditional astrophotography, or EEA.I did also some attempts with Moon, light years from this kind of results, but encouraging. I have to admit i would find great to see more disclosure in the forum about this kind of application in diverse DIY project: long range observation, thermal astronomy. A great field quite positively challenging for hobbyist.What an optical assembly you present to us here Fraser.... I am falling in love.... I try to imagine the satisfaction to observe through such system, with the proper thermal camera..... Hoping you will find such lens!Regards.Stéphane

author: Bill W
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 27, 2022, 09:49:39 am
content: Quote from: Lambda on September 27, 2022, 08:40:01 amSadly the FlirOne 'frankencamera' used with my 150mm lens ( forum posts andhttp://www.fire-tics.co.uk/project4/lenses.htm) falls apart faster than I can fix it due to both USB and battery connections. Will try one last fix before changing to a 17um sensor where I can build far better and get raw data out.That said the GroupGets FlirOne tCam-mini mentioned recently might be worth trying:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/what-do-you-want-to-see-discussed-here/msg4431424/#msg4431424
Looking for a suitable thermal camera. Suggestions? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: BigBen
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 26, 2022, 03:44:58 am
content: Hi, I am looking for suggestions for easy-to-handle thermal cameras. The camera should be capable of capturing thermal as well as RGB images of the subject. Also, the user should be able to extract pixel-wise temperature values from the thermal images captured by the camera.

author: thermalengineer
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 26, 2022, 05:53:57 am
content: Based on the topic description you mentioned, I would like to recommend the smartphone thermal camera to you.There are several thermal imaging brands in the market, such as flir, infiray, etc. Every brand has their advantages.For thermal camera for smartphone, you can plug it into your phone for direct use. Personally, I like this design so much.

author: BigBen
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 26, 2022, 07:36:11 am
content: @thermalengineerThank you for your suggestion. Could you give me an example of just one of such smartphone cameras regarding how to get the pixelwise temperature values from the captured images?
Cam. SiOnyx Aurora Pro / P8079HP based NVD: NIR / "high temp" thermo imaging - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Lambda
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2022, 12:40:10 pm
content: Hello.Just a short passage for sharing with you some first experiments involving comparison, among other things, between the famous camera SiOnyx Aurora (Pro) and a NV spotter made with a P8079HP.....It is not straightforward belonging to the LWIR thermal domain, i have to admit, but still "thermal" for high temperature, i guess, and improvements in CMOS sensor R&D allow to gain more and more bunch of nm after bunch of nm in the "thermal" directionBy the way, also announced here.... An other "astro" cam CMOS based starting to play in the area of 1.6 um - 1.7 um...... For high temperature thermal imaging, perhaps some possibility to come for enthusiastic hobbyists... ! cameras working in such domain exist since a long time, but it is impressive to start to see this kind of product in the "standard" grade consumer market (with some budget, it is true...)https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/product/asi990mm-pro-asi991mm-proBest regards.Stéphane
Bullard MX no picture - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Shook
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 17, 2022, 04:54:20 am
content: I purchased a Bullard mx over a year ago on ebay. Long story short, I just wrote a book about it on here and somehow missed the landing. Not sure what I did. Anyways, voltage regulator outputs seem healthy, feeding it 11.5v via old adjustable supply. It boots Bullard logo, servo dust cover or whatever it is cycles but 0 picture from thermal. I thoroughly inspected all the boards and connections and found no obvious defects. No bad smells no home soldering jobs or old attempts at repair. I might try to reflow the boards (minus optics) as a last resort. There is another post here somewhere about the camera I was going to reply to but being 120days old your board asked me to create new topic. If someone wants to buy it cheap lmk, crypto or PayPal I will give full name address and such. I'm guessing the camera is toast. Thanks for reading and beware of shady ebay sellers.
Selecting a thermal camera in the $500 budget? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: martin1454
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 20, 2021, 09:04:53 am
content: I finally got approved to purchase a thermal camera for our lab.The primary purpose will be for debugging, thermal tests (and messing around since you can't resist!)Secondary our automation and mechanical department will borrow it from time to time for various tests.I have been given an aproximat budget of US $500+/- $100.Right now I'm looking at the HT-19 since it have a great resolution for the price. Is there any other cameras I should consider instead?I'm also planning to get an lens from Aliexpress.Br. Martin

author: DaneLaw
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 03, 2022, 08:10:56 am
content: It depends.. is it a "handheld" or a thermal dongle your pursuing..since you mention the HT19 I reckon it's the handheld you'r going for.Personally, I would not go for the HT19 in 2022.. which I reckon is still sub 9hz.For a decent handheld in 2022, I would look at GuideSense models.. like the PC210 or PC230. which seems to be a tad over 300.It's a 256x192 sensor and is obviously smaller than 320x240 and the Guide PC210/230 unit also has a smaller screen, but the picture seems better even with less resolution..There is also the UnitT260B, but from the looks of it, the Guide PC210/230 does seem to deliver a cleaner picture.. both 25hz if I recall (don't have either, as I prefer dongles)Check Youtube.. gives a decent insight into the experience you will encounter with these.

author: thermalengineer
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2022, 04:16:29 am
content: I would like to recommend p2 which is my best partner in my daily work. The price is only $269 but it's equipped with powerful functions of temperature measurement.
InfiRay T2S+ Review - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: thermalengineer
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 25, 2022, 02:19:25 am
content: Hi guys i am New to InfiRay, very excited with using this awesome camera.The T2S+ camera is very good quality and i like it very much.So far i think the app needs like a focal point algorithm so that the user will know what part of the picture is in focus, like the dslr cameras have and when something is in focus I will make a "beeb" sound.I wil give you more reviews for the app in the future guys.

author: Thermal Michael
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 26, 2022, 07:20:58 am
content: I am just about to ask you about the App.I know that InfiRay have really good quality products but some of their App(s) available is another story.So how about this NEW T2S+ Thermal Camera? Anything good and how about the app?Thanks.

author: ArsenioDev
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 27, 2022, 09:38:44 pm
content: Quote from: thermalengineer on January 25, 2022, 02:19:25 amDo note that requires the phase detection points that are built into the sensor.Theoretically you could do a sobel edge detection and then get sharpness to pin the prime focus plane when it's the lowest point.

author: niels747
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 16, 2022, 05:06:57 pm
content: Quote from: thermalengineer on January 25, 2022, 02:19:25 amCould you please tell me if there is an option to switch between high gain (-20C to 170C) and low gain (-20C to 450C)?I would also love to see some footage. Thanks

author: DonBox
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 15, 2022, 06:23:16 am
content: I have T3S, very powerful . But the biggest drawback is the need for manual focus.

author: Krist-win
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 26, 2022, 01:28:24 am
content: It has picture in picture function. and I like the macro lens. there is no need for another lens.

author: Krist-win
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2022, 02:16:17 am
content: very very clear image

author: Rambo Sonny
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2022, 01:12:29 pm
content: got a P2 in hand, foucs lens

author: All Seeing Eye
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 21, 2022, 05:59:05 pm
content: Surprise,Infiray has a plentiful products

author: Bonnie.Liran
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 07, 2022, 09:23:31 am
content: As for me, I love manual focus.

author: Rambo Sonny
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2022, 04:12:10 am
content: I think that sound is a kind of correction.
Zeiss DT3 thermal monocular : thermal part supplier - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: StevenH
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 13, 2022, 07:34:41 am
content: Hi thermal experts,Just seen that Zeiss comes to the thermal market with a portale device for nature observing.Just wondering who supploes the thermal part for the device : does anyone know this device ; have dismounted it to see the parts?Stevenhttps://www.zeiss.com/consumer-products/int/hunting/thermal-imaging/dti-3/dti-335.html

author: Bill W
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2022, 10:23:55 am
content: There's a very similar Leica Calonox product, which says it is VOxhttps://store.leica-camera.com/uk/en/calonox-sightCalonox view is a 640x512 / 12umBill

author: DaneLaw
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 14, 2022, 04:34:15 am
content: The Zeiss DT3/25/35 is based around the quite common 384x288 17um VOx just like the little variant of Leica Calonox (Sight version).Here in Denmark the DTI3/25 & 35 goes for 2550 & 3125 euros, so a tad cheaper than Lecica's Calonox Sight variant which is around 4000 euros for the corresponding 384x288 17um variant.

author: svgurus
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 14, 2022, 05:43:26 pm
content: Calonox is most likely Infiray sensor+lens but with custom image processing, Zeiss is 640*480 unlike Chinese sensors and i didnt see any monocular/sight with 20mm f1 or 40mm f1 lenses. Even more, i didnt see any 12m monocular with interchangeable lenses, users and servicemen will have much fun with dirt) their pdf brochure says sensors can be Vox or Asi, so maybe its newest ASi Ulis there.upd: lens is German-designed, custom-made in China:https://blogs.zeiss.com/sports-optics/hunting/en/faqs-about-zeiss-dti-6/

author: Vipitis
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 14, 2022, 07:54:46 pm
content: The drawing in the other blog posts make the packaging look like this detectorhttps://lynred.com/products/atto640d-02
Article about a catadiotptric system used on wide spectral range (0.7um - 14um) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Lambda
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2022, 12:29:07 pm
content: Hi.I just felt on an article dealing about the design of a wide-filed compact telescope or lens working in the spectral rang of 0.7 um - 14 um.The design is based on a catadioptric formula mixing the use of ZnSe lenses/refractive elements and mirror.The domain of using is including multipsectral monitoring, for instance.It is very interesting, and there is also good stuffs in the bibliography to be extracted from this artricle.https://opg.optica.org/ao/viewmedia.cfm?uri=ao-52-18-4334&seq=0&html=trueOther source normally including a free download possibility.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/248396537_Wide-field_compact_catadioptric_telescope_spanning_07-14_mm_wavelengthsIf there would be nevertheless a problem for access (with the second link, normally it should be ok), i have a backup-copy i can share with pleasure on demand.Hoping it may be useful for someone here.Best regards.Stéphane