Thermal Expert's new TE-SQ1? (update-got one) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Logan
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 07, 2023, 10:01:18 pm
content: I just found the "i3" company released a new camera last year:http://www.i3-thermalexpert.com/products/te-sq1/It's the only standalone form factor camera among all their products. (not a dongle)It have HDMI output.It use a new 12um sensor instead the 17um one, the resolution is the same 384*288, NETD is slightly worse at 55mk. (vs old 50mk)It's limited to <9hz only.I wonder if it use a crappy Chinese SOC/platform like the Seek Shot.Anyone have tried it?

author: Logan
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2023, 01:51:11 pm
content: From some searches, I now know it's based on Android OS.And here are some internal photos:https://fccid.io/2A28DQVGA12-TE-SQ1/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-5559526.pdf(That website is really good, you can see almost every device with RF function.)Seems the construction is not bad, standalone u-blox GPS, and it even use x86 CPU with unused IDE connector?

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2023, 02:26:19 pm
content: An interesting camera. I also looked at their TE-HQ1 camera that was designed for fever screening.

author: hap2001
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 14, 2023, 05:18:24 am
content: I think their TE-Exx "OEM cores" are interesting:http://www.i3-thermalexpert.com/products/oem-core-17%e3%8e%9b_2/http://www.i3-thermalexpert.com/products/oem-core-12%e3%8e%9b_2/They look/function similar to Flir TAU cores, and even offer 1024*768 model.

author: Logan
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2023, 12:19:06 pm
content: I just got one.Unfortunately the chipset is Rockchip RK3399, not from a high quality brand. :'(It's running Android 8.1.The screen is IPS, not bad.One annoying thing, the picture is always stretched to full screen, so the aspect ratio is wrong.Their custom support is sucky. I sent them several emails weeks ago, and they didn't reply any.I'm thinking of how to get it open, there's no visible screws on surface.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2023, 12:29:50 pm
content: Rockchip have been around since 2001 and are an ARM licence holder. I understood them to be a company that aimed to produce affordable SoC’s whilst also pushing the limits on the bang per buck ratio. Not a chip manufacturer that I would have concerns about. They have produced some good SoC’s and continue to do so.

author: Logan
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2023, 02:53:30 pm
content: Okay, got it open.Display panel mark: ck49503s0-40 jxs5086wb, no search result.The suspected "CF card slot" above is actually a 50-pin interface to the thermal daughter board.RAM: SK Hynix h5tq4g63efr x4 - 2GiB total.e-NAND: SK Hynix h26m62002jpr 32GiB.RK818-3 power manage chip.On board wt4nr1000s Wlan/BT module.U-Blox GPS module through 4-pin (USB?) connector. There are two more similar connector unused.On board RGB camera have IR filter on both sensor and lens.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2023, 03:06:59 pm
content: Not a bad lineup

author: mayged kan
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 30, 2024, 08:26:07 am
content: Hey,I am using this device and want to connect with real time monitoring. I tried following software from thermal expert official website but there is no option for TE SQ1 for connection.http://www.i3-thermalexpert.com/support/windows-program_2/If anyone has clue to connect with PC for real-time monitoring please share your experience.Regards,