An inexpensive infrared scanner can substitute an expensive thermal-imaging camera. A thermal imaging camera is generally used with the intention of energy auditing for homes and offices. Classically these involve equipments such as FLIR B60 which are really expensive. A real thermal imaging detects the infrared radiation given off by routine objects of unassertive temperature. So it can toil furtively in complete darkness, which is why the army, often uses it to sense enemy actions.
This article by David Schneider however discusses about a low-priced DIY camera. Motivated by the award winning design using Arduino by 18-year-old students, Max Ritter and Mark Kohl, from Mindelheim, Germany. The Schneider sort of the thermo cam uses somewhat different part list for the sake of sturdiness.
The parts used are Melexis’s MLX90614?DCI, Arduino microcontroller, powder-coated metal enclosure for Arduino, Hitec HS425BB x 2 servos($13×2), DDT500H for pan-tilt mechanism($25), plastic mount for servos($5) and COM-08654 Laser module with digital controller($19)
The applications of this cheap Camera are numerous like checking around the house for weather-stripping burdens. Even slight gaps were shown more noticeably or scanning people and duplicating Kirilian photography to picture the genuine energy that people release.
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