PitFusion is an incredible asset for anyone hoping to detect heat, and the plug-and-play compatibility with Raspberry Pi devices makes creating different types of devices with any number of roles and industries:
The Heat is On
PitFusion is an incredible asset for anyone hoping to detect heat, and the plug-and-play compatibility with Raspberry Pi devices makes creating different types of devices with any number of roles and industries:
Automation: Enhance machine vision systems with thermal detection
Security: Detect unauthorized activity based on thermal fluctuations
Environmental monitoring: Track temperature changes and heat leaks in sensitive areas
DIY: Integrate into existing machine vision Raspberry Pi projects to capture thermal data
Features & Specifications
- Thermal sensor: MLX90640 (32 x 24 pixel array),
- Camera Resolution: 5 MP (2592 x 1944),
- Temperature Range: -40° C to 300° C
- Frame rate: Up to 32 Hz (thermal), 30 fps (camera)
- Spectral Range: 8 µm to 14 µm (optimal for human body and object detection)
- Interfaces: I2C (thermal sensor), CSI (camera)
- Software Support: Compatible with Raspberry Pi, Python, OpenCV, and custom APIs
- Dimensions: 40 x 30 x 10mm (1.57 x 1.18 x 0.49 in)
- Weight: 15 g (0.53 oz)