Ever wonder if you could see what we see? With the FLIR Radiometric Lepton® Dev Kit v2, you can bring the reliability and power of FLIR's thermal imaging to your Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or any ARM - based development tool. It comes in an easy - to - access, breadboard - friendly package. This kit includes a breakout and the Lepton® 2.5 longwave infrared (LWIR) imager. To set it up, just attach the Lepton® imager module to the provided breakout, connect the headers, and you'll be able to see in complete darkness quickly. The Radiometric Lepton® LWIR module in each Dev Kit acts like a camera. It has a resolution of 80 × 60 active pixels, is smaller than a dime, captures infrared radiation from 8 to 14 microns, and outputs a uniform thermal image. The Lepton 2.5 can output a factory - calibrated temperature value for all 4800 pixels in a frame, with an accuracy of +/-5˚C, regardless of the camera temperature. Each breakout board in these kits provides a socket for the Lepton, on - board power supplies, a 25Mhz reference clock (can be bypassed), a power - efficient 1.2v core voltage (can be bypassed), dual low - noise LDO for 2.8V voltage (can be bypassed), and a 100 mil header for use in a breadboard or wiring to any host system. The breakout board accepts a 3 - 5.5V input and regulates it for the Lepton®. You only need an SPI port to read an image from the lepton module, and an I2C port to configure camera settings (though it's not required). Note: This kit comes in two parts and needs to be assembled upon receipt. The Radiometric Lepton module is very sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). When inserting it into the breakout board, use proper personal grounding, like a grounding wrist strap, to avoid damaging the module.
Using the FLIR Radiometric Lepton® Dev Kit v2 is a breeze. First, when you get the kit, it comes in two parts, so you'll need to assemble it. Attach the Lepton® imager module to the provided breakout and connect the headers. Once it's set up, you can start using it with your Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or ARM - based development tool to see in the dark. To read an image from the lepton module, you'll need an SPI port. If you want to configure the camera settings, you'll need an I2C port, but it's not necessary. When handling the Radiometric Lepton module, be extra careful. It's very sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Always use a grounding wrist strap or other proper personal grounding when inserting it into the breakout board to prevent damage. As for maintenance, keep the kit in a dry and clean place. Make sure the power supply is stable within the 3 - 5.5V range specified for the breakout board. Check the connections regularly to ensure they're secure. This way, your FLIR Radiometric Lepton® Dev Kit v2 will keep working well for you.
