cupoftea
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Hi , we are seeking a cheap hand held thermal camera for general electronics useage. Eg prototype
SMPS PCB bring up, and general short cct hunting, etc.
We want cheap.
Like good resolution..... but cheap is the word.
A "Must have" feature is "continuous maximum temperature indication".
This is where, even if you cant hold your hand still, the hottest thing in the "window"
has a marker over it which gives its temperature in text.
So, do you have cheaper options than the following HT-04?
HT-04 thermal camera ($329)
If its battery operated only then so be it, but we would , in that case, like to
be able to hack it up so we can power
it from a mains wall wart. Otherwise these things eat batteries like crazy.
The following is also good, but we wonder if it can be connected to a laptop if we dont have a smartphone. Also, its spec sheet doesnt tell if it has "max temperature hold and display"
SMPS PCB bring up, and general short cct hunting, etc.
We want cheap.
Like good resolution..... but cheap is the word.
A "Must have" feature is "continuous maximum temperature indication".
This is where, even if you cant hold your hand still, the hottest thing in the "window"
has a marker over it which gives its temperature in text.
So, do you have cheaper options than the following HT-04?
HT-04 thermal camera ($329)
HT 04 Thermal Imager (220×160)
US orders are shipped from the US (UPS 3-5 days) FEATURE UPDATE: The new HT-04 has a bigger screen for easy viewing help you to get the job done better. The new IR camera can be charged with the USB cable, and the rechargeable battery can be used for up to 2-3 hours after being fully charged...
If its battery operated only then so be it, but we would , in that case, like to
be able to hack it up so we can power
it from a mains wall wart. Otherwise these things eat batteries like crazy.
The following is also good, but we wonder if it can be connected to a laptop if we dont have a smartphone. Also, its spec sheet doesnt tell if it has "max temperature hold and display"