Build a thermal imaging camera using a Raspberry Pi, MLX90640 IR camera breakout, and the Raspberry Pi camera module. This project fuses the Raspberry Pi's camera feed with a thermal graphic overlay. A Python script features a graphical interface that allows you to control the overlay's opacity and temperature range, and even take screenshots.
The electronics are housed in a custom designed 3D printed snap fit enclosure. A 1/4-20" mount lets you secure it to just about any tripod compatible mounting system.
This project was inspired by the PitFusion thermal imager for the Raspberry Pi.
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