DIY High-Resolution Thermal Imaging Camera using MLX90640 & Raspberry Pi

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
In this project, we will build our own Thermal Imaging Camera with MLX90640 & Raspberry Pi. The MLX90640 far-infrared camera is an array of 768 (32×24) thermal sensors that can detect temperatures from -40 to 300°C with approximately 1°C accuracy.
Earlier we build a Thermal Camera using AMG8833 & Raspberry Pi Board. The AMG8833 has a lower resolution of 8×8 pixels, totaling 64 thermal detectors. However, the MLX90640 sensor offers a higher resolution of 32×24 pixels, which translates to 768 individual thermal detectors. This higher resolution provides more detailed thermal images. The AMG8833 offers a lower refresh rate of 10 Hz, making it less ideal for monitoring fast-changing thermal events, while the MLX90640 supports a higher refresh rate of up to 64 Hz for smoother thermal video capture.
This DIY Thermal Imaging Camera using MLX90640 & Raspberry Pi uses a Python Code and multiple Python libraries like Numpy and Matplotlib for visualization of Thermal images on a 7-inch HDMI LCD Screen. Thus building a thermal imaging camera using the Raspberry Pi and the MLX90640 is a fun and affordable project that can be done by anyone with basic electronic skills. Whether your aim is to spot temperature variations around the house, identify heat escapes in building structures, or merely take unique infrared photos, this project provides an excellent starting point.
𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 & 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹: how2electronics.com/diy-therm...
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[@diyprojectslab1689]

Well done, keep it up, thanks for sharing it with us :)

[@InnovateYourselfashu]

Another great video 😀🔥👏

[@RaushanKumar-tu8bi]

Great video :)

[@infinitegaming2897]

Awesome..

[@dishangshirodkar4587]

I had ordered mlx90640 but in the back of the camera it is written asa mlx9064x is this same?

[@todeilfungo]

is it possible to use it with an arduino or is it not powerfoul enough? also, are there any drwaback to have a higher refresh rate?

[@HowtoElectronics]

The MLX90640 thermal camera often struggles to work with Arduino because the Arduino doesn't have enough processing power and memory to manage the sensor's high data rate and calculations. Also, there can be compatibility issues with the I2C communication protocol that make it tricky to connect the two.

[@DishangShirodkar]

is the coding same for all the different modules?

[@HowtoElectronics]

Yes its same for all MLX90640 module

[@dishangshirodkar4587]

My camera has vcc where to pin

[@HowtoElectronics]

To 3.3V

[@dishangshirodkar4587]

​@@HowtoElectronics it will work?