Low Resolution Thermal Camera (8 by 8 Grid)

Adafruit AMG8833 Thermal Camera with a ST7735R 1.44" Color TFT Display and a Particle Photon. This low resolution thermal camera can run on a Particle Photon. Using interpolation we can boost the resolution to 16 by 16. The AMG8833 has it's uses but for a little bit more money you can buy the MLX90640 which has a 24 by 32 resolution.

Parts

NOTE: The new Particle Argon has built in support for Li-Po batteries but would require an adjustment in wiring. Using this board would decrease the overall cost of the project by $5.

• 1.44" Color TFT Display $14.95
• AMG8833 IR Thermal Camera $39.95
• Particle Photon $19.00
• Li-Po Battery $7.95
• PowerBoost 500 Basic $9.95
• Switch $0.95
• Male Headers
• Misc wires
• 3D Printed Enclosure (Optional)

Total Cost: ~$92.00 + Shipping Costs

Tools

• Breadboard
• Soldering Iron
• Solder

Diagram

WARNING: Lithium batteries can catch fire if punctured or used incorrectly. Inspect all wiring and validate against manufactuer data sheets before connecting a battery. If in doubt, power the Photon core directly from a wall charger or battery bank instead. Lithium batteries should only be used if you're comfortable with working with power supplies. Never charge the battery unattended.

Photo

Sample Output

[
    24.250000,25.500000,25.250000,25.750000,24.750000,25.500000,25.500000,26.000000,
    21.500000,23.500000,26.000000,25.250000,25.500000,24.500000,25.250000,25.250000,
    21.500000,24.000000,28.500000,25.250000,25.250000,25.750000,25.500000,23.000000,
    22.500000,28.000000,28.250000,24.000000,25.250000,24.500000,21.750000,21.250000,
    24.500000,28.000000,26.250000,20.750000,20.500000,20.250000,19.750000,20.250000,
    22.750000,26.250000,23.500000,20.250000,19.500000,19.500000,20.000000,20.750000,
    21.000000,21.000000,20.250000,20.000000,20.500000,19.750000,19.500000,20.250000,
    20.500000,20.000000,20.750000,19.250000,19.500000,19.750000,20.500000,20.750000
];