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11 CURRENT	warren	February 18, 2020 22:54 \| almost 5 years ago A "Thermal Flashlight" is a DIY device which lets you do a kind of "light painting" -- thermal photography. It produces a colored "heat map" overlaid directly onto a photo of a room. This is the simplest, cheapest, and to date, most effective way we have developed of measuring heat leaks or cool leaks indoors and outdoors. Simply put, the "flashlight" puts out redder light if it's pointed at something hot (default 75 deg F or more) and bluer light if it's pointed at something cold (default 60 deg F or less). Parts The Melexis MLX90614 digital thermometer used in this kit can be found in a few places, at different price points: Adafruit.com AliBaba.com Assembly There are a few versions of the thermal flashlight: [notes:grid:activity:thermal-flashlight-assembly] Questions [questions:thermal-flashlight] Activities [activities:thermal-flashlight] Using a Thermal Flashlight To capture the light painting over time, we have been using timelapse photography or this p5js.org sketch (source) (or its inspiration, GlowDoodle), as seen in the top image on this page. Within view of the camera or laptop, sweep the flashlight beam over the scene at a distance of about 12 inches. Try to stay out of the way of the beam, and don't point it directly at the camera or it will create a "starburst" and may mess up your image. It's helpful to wear dark clothing so you don't show up in the image as you're moving around. Building your own Parts list* For a Thermal Flashlight with 3.6 V Melexis Sensor and Common Anode LED. 1 Melexis MLX90614 non-contact IR thermometer (3v). Data sheet: http://www1.futureelectronics.com/doc/MELEXIS/MLX90614ESF-DAA.pdf 1 common-anode RGB LED 2 4.7k Ohm resistors 2 100 Ohm resistors 1 180 Ohm resistor 1 0.1 μF capacitor wire a breadboard or circuit board & soldering eqmt. Arduino 9v battery and holder Software thermal-flashlight.zip Gist: https://gist.github.com/sdosemagen/1739961/ _Note: The goal of this file is to be a place to download everything without pursuing other links. If there are changes or updates please feel free to add and re-upload. If the file is missing anything, please comment below. You might notice that this is for the 5v Melexis, but it will work for either without issues. Alternative variations of the Flashlight can be made with a 5.5V Melexis Sensor and Common Cathode LED. For the 5.5 V sensor follow this diagram: http://publiclaboratory.org/notes/sara/2-7-2012/circuit-diagram-5v-melexis-sensor For the common cathode circuit board follow this diagram: http://publiclaboratory.org/notes/warren/2-11-2012/common-cathode-variant-thermal-flashlight-code Links to purchasing equipment: Consumable Parts LEDs (1 per flashlight, but they sell as a pack of 25): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/10818 Arduino Uno (1 per flashlight): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/11021 Capicator (1 per flashlight): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/8375 Resistor pack (this pack has a 180 ohm resistor which we found other packs not to have): http://www.eio.com/p-19326-velleman-kres-e12-pack-of-610-e12-series-resistors.aspx 3.6 V infra red thermometer (1 per flashlight): http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/technologies/semiconductors/analog/sensors/temperature/Pages/6314181-MLX90614ESF-DAA.aspx. Data sheet: http://www1.futureelectronics.com/doc/MELEXIS/MLX90614ESF-DAA.pdf If you are starting an electronics kit from scratch: a 40Watt soldering Iron (if you want it to be permanent otherwise duct tape or Velcro works temporarily) hookup wire (solid not stranded- 22 or 24 gauge, you can get this at Radio Shack) pliers called "wire strippers" to get the plastic wrap off the hookup wire (can get at Radio Shack) solder for 40Watt iron, lead-free. a breadboard (1 per flashlight). If you aren't soldering: http://www.adafruit.com/products/64. If you are soldering: https://www.adafruit.com/products/571. a USB cable to connect the arduino to the computer via USB for power 5Volts (can get at Radio Shack) household sponge for cleaning solder off tip 9 volt battery with connector wires (can get at Radio Shack- 1 per flashlight) *Cost: ~$40-$60* Updates All research on PublicLab.org about the thermal flashlight project: [notes:thermal-flashlight] Several meetups have been organized to build and test thermal flashlights, at RISD (Providence, RI) and in Brooklyn, NY. We are organizing one now in Somerville, MA: Thermal Flashlight workshop May 26 AS220 workshop Thermal Fishing Bob presentation from NE barnraising Thermal flashlight heatmaps Custom thermal flashlight circuit boards Instead of building off of an #Arduino, it's possible to make a Thermal Flashlight using a custom circuit board. The circuit board files can be found here: https://github.com/Pioneer-Valley-Open-Science/thermal-flashlight Photos	Revert
10	warren	April 19, 2019 13:59 \| over 5 years ago A "Thermal Flashlight" is a DIY device which lets you do a kind of "light painting" -- thermal photography. It produces a colored "heat map" overlaid directly onto a photo of a room. This is the simplest, cheapest, and to date, most effective way we have developed of measuring heat leaks or cool leaks indoors and outdoors. Simply put, the "flashlight" puts out redder light if it's pointed at something hot (default 75 deg F or more) and bluer light if it's pointed at something cold (default 60 deg F or less). Parts The Melexis MLX90614 digital thermometer used in this kit can be found in a few places, at different price points: Adafruit.com AliBaba.com Assembly There are a few versions of the thermal flashlight: [notes:grid:activity:thermal-flashlight-assembly] Questions [questions:thermal-flashlight] Activities [activities:thermal-flashlight] Using a Thermal Flashlight To capture the light painting over time, we have been using timelapse photography or the prototype Public Lab Thermographer website (or its inspiration, GlowDoodle), as seen in the top image on this page. Within view of the camera or laptop, sweep the flashlight beam over the scene at a distance of about 12 inches. Try to stay out of the way of the beam, and don't point it directly at the camera or it will create a "starburst" and may mess up your image. It's helpful to wear dark clothing so you don't show up in the image as you're moving around. Building your own Parts list* For a Thermal Flashlight with 3.6 V Melexis Sensor and Common Anode LED. 1 Melexis MLX90614 non-contact IR thermometer (3v). Data sheet: http://www1.futureelectronics.com/doc/MELEXIS/MLX90614ESF-DAA.pdf 1 common-anode RGB LED 2 4.7k Ohm resistors 2 100 Ohm resistors 1 180 Ohm resistor 1 0.1 μF capacitor wire a breadboard or circuit board & soldering eqmt. Arduino 9v battery and holder Software thermal-flashlight.zip Gist: https://gist.github.com/sdosemagen/1739961/ _Note: The goal of this file is to be a place to download everything without pursuing other links. If there are changes or updates please feel free to add and re-upload. If the file is missing anything, please comment below. You might notice that this is for the 5v Melexis, but it will work for either without issues. Alternative variations of the Flashlight can be made with a 5.5V Melexis Sensor and Common Cathode LED. For the 5.5 V sensor follow this diagram: http://publiclaboratory.org/notes/sara/2-7-2012/circuit-diagram-5v-melexis-sensor For the common cathode circuit board follow this diagram: http://publiclaboratory.org/notes/warren/2-11-2012/common-cathode-variant-thermal-flashlight-code Links to purchasing equipment: Consumable Parts LEDs (1 per flashlight, but they sell as a pack of 25): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/10818 Arduino Uno (1 per flashlight): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/11021 Capicator (1 per flashlight): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/8375 Resistor pack (this pack has a 180 ohm resistor which we found other packs not to have): http://www.eio.com/p-19326-velleman-kres-e12-pack-of-610-e12-series-resistors.aspx 3.6 V infra red thermometer (1 per flashlight): http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/technologies/semiconductors/analog/sensors/temperature/Pages/6314181-MLX90614ESF-DAA.aspx. Data sheet: http://www1.futureelectronics.com/doc/MELEXIS/MLX90614ESF-DAA.pdf If you are starting an electronics kit from scratch: a 40Watt soldering Iron (if you want it to be permanent otherwise duct tape or Velcro works temporarily) hookup wire (solid not stranded- 22 or 24 gauge, you can get this at Radio Shack) pliers called "wire strippers" to get the plastic wrap off the hookup wire (can get at Radio Shack) solder for 40Watt iron, lead-free. a breadboard (1 per flashlight). If you aren't soldering: http://www.adafruit.com/products/64. If you are soldering: https://www.adafruit.com/products/571. a USB cable to connect the arduino to the computer via USB for power 5Volts (can get at Radio Shack) household sponge for cleaning solder off tip 9 volt battery with connector wires (can get at Radio Shack- 1 per flashlight) *Cost: ~$40-$60* Updates All research on PublicLab.org about the thermal flashlight project: [notes:thermal-flashlight] Several meetups have been organized to build and test thermal flashlights, at RISD (Providence, RI) and in Brooklyn, NY. We are organizing one now in Somerville, MA: Thermal Flashlight workshop May 26 AS220 workshop Thermal Fishing Bob presentation from NE barnraising Thermal flashlight heatmaps Custom thermal flashlight circuit boards Instead of building off of an #Arduino, it's possible to make a Thermal Flashlight using a custom circuit board. The circuit board files can be found here: https://github.com/Pioneer-Valley-Open-Science/thermal-flashlight Photos	Revert
9	warren	April 19, 2019 13:58 \| over 5 years ago A "Thermal Flashlight" is a DIY device which lets you do a kind of "light painting" -- thermal photography. It produces a colored "heat map" overlaid directly onto a photo of a room. This is the simplest, cheapest, and to date, most effective way we have developed of measuring heat leaks or cool leaks indoors and outdoors. Simply put, the "flashlight" puts out redder light if it's pointed at something hot (default 75 deg F or more) and bluer light if it's pointed at something cold (default 60 deg F or less). Parts The Melexis MLX90614 digital thermometer used in this kit can be found in a few places, at different price points: Adafruit.com AliBaba.com Assembly There are a few versions of the thermal flashlight: [notes:grid:thermal-flashlight-assembly] Questions [questions:thermal-flashlight] Activities [activities:thermal-flashlight] Using a Thermal Flashlight To capture the light painting over time, we have been using timelapse photography or the prototype Public Lab Thermographer website (or its inspiration, GlowDoodle), as seen in the top image on this page. Within view of the camera or laptop, sweep the flashlight beam over the scene at a distance of about 12 inches. Try to stay out of the way of the beam, and don't point it directly at the camera or it will create a "starburst" and may mess up your image. It's helpful to wear dark clothing so you don't show up in the image as you're moving around. Building your own Parts list* For a Thermal Flashlight with 3.6 V Melexis Sensor and Common Anode LED. 1 Melexis MLX90614 non-contact IR thermometer (3v). Data sheet: http://www1.futureelectronics.com/doc/MELEXIS/MLX90614ESF-DAA.pdf 1 common-anode RGB LED 2 4.7k Ohm resistors 2 100 Ohm resistors 1 180 Ohm resistor 1 0.1 μF capacitor wire a breadboard or circuit board & soldering eqmt. Arduino 9v battery and holder Software thermal-flashlight.zip Gist: https://gist.github.com/sdosemagen/1739961/ _Note: The goal of this file is to be a place to download everything without pursuing other links. If there are changes or updates please feel free to add and re-upload. If the file is missing anything, please comment below. You might notice that this is for the 5v Melexis, but it will work for either without issues. Alternative variations of the Flashlight can be made with a 5.5V Melexis Sensor and Common Cathode LED. For the 5.5 V sensor follow this diagram: http://publiclaboratory.org/notes/sara/2-7-2012/circuit-diagram-5v-melexis-sensor For the common cathode circuit board follow this diagram: http://publiclaboratory.org/notes/warren/2-11-2012/common-cathode-variant-thermal-flashlight-code Links to purchasing equipment: Consumable Parts LEDs (1 per flashlight, but they sell as a pack of 25): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/10818 Arduino Uno (1 per flashlight): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/11021 Capicator (1 per flashlight): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/8375 Resistor pack (this pack has a 180 ohm resistor which we found other packs not to have): http://www.eio.com/p-19326-velleman-kres-e12-pack-of-610-e12-series-resistors.aspx 3.6 V infra red thermometer (1 per flashlight): http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/technologies/semiconductors/analog/sensors/temperature/Pages/6314181-MLX90614ESF-DAA.aspx. Data sheet: http://www1.futureelectronics.com/doc/MELEXIS/MLX90614ESF-DAA.pdf If you are starting an electronics kit from scratch: a 40Watt soldering Iron (if you want it to be permanent otherwise duct tape or Velcro works temporarily) hookup wire (solid not stranded- 22 or 24 gauge, you can get this at Radio Shack) pliers called "wire strippers" to get the plastic wrap off the hookup wire (can get at Radio Shack) solder for 40Watt iron, lead-free. a breadboard (1 per flashlight). If you aren't soldering: http://www.adafruit.com/products/64. If you are soldering: https://www.adafruit.com/products/571. a USB cable to connect the arduino to the computer via USB for power 5Volts (can get at Radio Shack) household sponge for cleaning solder off tip 9 volt battery with connector wires (can get at Radio Shack- 1 per flashlight) *Cost: ~$40-$60* Updates All research on PublicLab.org about the thermal flashlight project: [notes:thermal-flashlight] Several meetups have been organized to build and test thermal flashlights, at RISD (Providence, RI) and in Brooklyn, NY. We are organizing one now in Somerville, MA: Thermal Flashlight workshop May 26 AS220 workshop Thermal Fishing Bob presentation from NE barnraising Thermal flashlight heatmaps Custom thermal flashlight circuit boards Instead of building off of an #Arduino, it's possible to make a Thermal Flashlight using a custom circuit board. The circuit board files can be found here: https://github.com/Pioneer-Valley-Open-Science/thermal-flashlight Photos	Revert
8	warren	April 19, 2019 13:58 \| over 5 years ago A "Thermal Flashlight" is a DIY device which lets you do a kind of "light painting" -- thermal photography. It produces a colored "heat map" overlaid directly onto a photo of a room. This is the simplest, cheapest, and to date, most effective way we have developed of measuring heat leaks or cool leaks indoors and outdoors. Simply put, the "flashlight" puts out redder light if it's pointed at something hot (default 75 deg F or more) and bluer light if it's pointed at something cold (default 60 deg F or less). Parts The Melexis MLX90614 digital thermometer used in this kit can be found in a few places, at different price points: Adafruit.com AliBaba.com Assembly There are a few versions of the thermal flashlight: [activities:thermal-flashlight-assembly] Questions [questions:thermal-flashlight] Activities [activities:thermal-flashlight] Using a Thermal Flashlight To capture the light painting over time, we have been using timelapse photography or the prototype Public Lab Thermographer website (or its inspiration, GlowDoodle), as seen in the top image on this page. Within view of the camera or laptop, sweep the flashlight beam over the scene at a distance of about 12 inches. Try to stay out of the way of the beam, and don't point it directly at the camera or it will create a "starburst" and may mess up your image. It's helpful to wear dark clothing so you don't show up in the image as you're moving around. Building your own Parts list* For a Thermal Flashlight with 3.6 V Melexis Sensor and Common Anode LED. 1 Melexis MLX90614 non-contact IR thermometer (3v). Data sheet: http://www1.futureelectronics.com/doc/MELEXIS/MLX90614ESF-DAA.pdf 1 common-anode RGB LED 2 4.7k Ohm resistors 2 100 Ohm resistors 1 180 Ohm resistor 1 0.1 μF capacitor wire a breadboard or circuit board & soldering eqmt. Arduino 9v battery and holder Software thermal-flashlight.zip Gist: https://gist.github.com/sdosemagen/1739961/ _Note: The goal of this file is to be a place to download everything without pursuing other links. If there are changes or updates please feel free to add and re-upload. If the file is missing anything, please comment below. You might notice that this is for the 5v Melexis, but it will work for either without issues. Alternative variations of the Flashlight can be made with a 5.5V Melexis Sensor and Common Cathode LED. For the 5.5 V sensor follow this diagram: http://publiclaboratory.org/notes/sara/2-7-2012/circuit-diagram-5v-melexis-sensor For the common cathode circuit board follow this diagram: http://publiclaboratory.org/notes/warren/2-11-2012/common-cathode-variant-thermal-flashlight-code Links to purchasing equipment: Consumable Parts LEDs (1 per flashlight, but they sell as a pack of 25): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/10818 Arduino Uno (1 per flashlight): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/11021 Capicator (1 per flashlight): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/8375 Resistor pack (this pack has a 180 ohm resistor which we found other packs not to have): http://www.eio.com/p-19326-velleman-kres-e12-pack-of-610-e12-series-resistors.aspx 3.6 V infra red thermometer (1 per flashlight): http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/technologies/semiconductors/analog/sensors/temperature/Pages/6314181-MLX90614ESF-DAA.aspx. Data sheet: http://www1.futureelectronics.com/doc/MELEXIS/MLX90614ESF-DAA.pdf If you are starting an electronics kit from scratch: a 40Watt soldering Iron (if you want it to be permanent otherwise duct tape or Velcro works temporarily) hookup wire (solid not stranded- 22 or 24 gauge, you can get this at Radio Shack) pliers called "wire strippers" to get the plastic wrap off the hookup wire (can get at Radio Shack) solder for 40Watt iron, lead-free. a breadboard (1 per flashlight). If you aren't soldering: http://www.adafruit.com/products/64. If you are soldering: https://www.adafruit.com/products/571. a USB cable to connect the arduino to the computer via USB for power 5Volts (can get at Radio Shack) household sponge for cleaning solder off tip 9 volt battery with connector wires (can get at Radio Shack- 1 per flashlight) *Cost: ~$40-$60* Updates All research on PublicLab.org about the thermal flashlight project: [notes:thermal-flashlight] Several meetups have been organized to build and test thermal flashlights, at RISD (Providence, RI) and in Brooklyn, NY. We are organizing one now in Somerville, MA: Thermal Flashlight workshop May 26 AS220 workshop Thermal Fishing Bob presentation from NE barnraising Thermal flashlight heatmaps Custom thermal flashlight circuit boards Instead of building off of an #Arduino, it's possible to make a Thermal Flashlight using a custom circuit board. The circuit board files can be found here: https://github.com/Pioneer-Valley-Open-Science/thermal-flashlight Photos	Revert
7	warren	April 02, 2019 17:54 \| over 5 years ago A "Thermal Flashlight" is a DIY device which lets you do a kind of "light painting" -- thermal photography. It produces a colored "heat map" overlaid directly onto a photo of a room. This is the simplest, cheapest, and to date, most effective way we have developed of measuring heat leaks or cool leaks indoors and outdoors. Simply put, the "flashlight" puts out redder light if it's pointed at something hot (default 75 deg F or more) and bluer light if it's pointed at something cold (default 60 deg F or less). Parts The Melexis MLX90614 digital thermometer used in this kit can be found in a few places, at different price points: Adafruit.com AliBaba.com Questions [questions:thermal-flashlight] Activities [activities:thermal-flashlight] Using a Thermal Flashlight To capture the light painting over time, we have been using timelapse photography or the prototype Public Lab Thermographer website (or its inspiration, GlowDoodle), as seen in the top image on this page. Within view of the camera or laptop, sweep the flashlight beam over the scene at a distance of about 12 inches. Try to stay out of the way of the beam, and don't point it directly at the camera or it will create a "starburst" and may mess up your image. It's helpful to wear dark clothing so you don't show up in the image as you're moving around. Building your own Parts list* For a Thermal Flashlight with 3.6 V Melexis Sensor and Common Anode LED. 1 Melexis MLX90614 non-contact IR thermometer (3v). Data sheet: http://www1.futureelectronics.com/doc/MELEXIS/MLX90614ESF-DAA.pdf 1 common-anode RGB LED 2 4.7k Ohm resistors 2 100 Ohm resistors 1 180 Ohm resistor 1 0.1 μF capacitor wire a breadboard or circuit board & soldering eqmt. Arduino 9v battery and holder Software thermal-flashlight.zip Gist: https://gist.github.com/sdosemagen/1739961/ _Note: The goal of this file is to be a place to download everything without pursuing other links. If there are changes or updates please feel free to add and re-upload. If the file is missing anything, please comment below. You might notice that this is for the 5v Melexis, but it will work for either without issues. Alternative variations of the Flashlight can be made with a 5.5V Melexis Sensor and Common Cathode LED. For the 5.5 V sensor follow this diagram: http://publiclaboratory.org/notes/sara/2-7-2012/circuit-diagram-5v-melexis-sensor For the common cathode circuit board follow this diagram: http://publiclaboratory.org/notes/warren/2-11-2012/common-cathode-variant-thermal-flashlight-code Links to purchasing equipment: Consumable Parts LEDs (1 per flashlight, but they sell as a pack of 25): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/10818 Arduino Uno (1 per flashlight): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/11021 Capicator (1 per flashlight): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/8375 Resistor pack (this pack has a 180 ohm resistor which we found other packs not to have): http://www.eio.com/p-19326-velleman-kres-e12-pack-of-610-e12-series-resistors.aspx 3.6 V infra red thermometer (1 per flashlight): http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/technologies/semiconductors/analog/sensors/temperature/Pages/6314181-MLX90614ESF-DAA.aspx. Data sheet: http://www1.futureelectronics.com/doc/MELEXIS/MLX90614ESF-DAA.pdf If you are starting an electronics kit from scratch: a 40Watt soldering Iron (if you want it to be permanent otherwise duct tape or Velcro works temporarily) hookup wire (solid not stranded- 22 or 24 gauge, you can get this at Radio Shack) pliers called "wire strippers" to get the plastic wrap off the hookup wire (can get at Radio Shack) solder for 40Watt iron, lead-free. a breadboard (1 per flashlight). If you aren't soldering: http://www.adafruit.com/products/64. If you are soldering: https://www.adafruit.com/products/571. a USB cable to connect the arduino to the computer via USB for power 5Volts (can get at Radio Shack) household sponge for cleaning solder off tip 9 volt battery with connector wires (can get at Radio Shack- 1 per flashlight) *Cost: ~$40-$60* Updates All research on PublicLab.org about the thermal flashlight project: [notes:thermal-flashlight] Several meetups have been organized to build and test thermal flashlights, at RISD (Providence, RI) and in Brooklyn, NY. We are organizing one now in Somerville, MA: Thermal Flashlight workshop May 26 AS220 workshop Thermal Fishing Bob presentation from NE barnraising Thermal flashlight heatmaps Custom thermal flashlight circuit boards Instead of building off of an #Arduino, it's possible to make a Thermal Flashlight using a custom circuit board. The circuit board files can be found here: https://github.com/Pioneer-Valley-Open-Science/thermal-flashlight Photos	Revert
6	warren	September 25, 2017 16:14 \| over 7 years ago A "Thermal Flashlight" is a DIY device which lets you do a kind of "light painting" -- thermal photography. It produces a colored "heat map" overlaid directly onto a photo of a room. This is the simplest, cheapest, and to date, most effective way we have developed of measuring heat leaks or cool leaks indoors and outdoors. Simply put, the "flashlight" puts out redder light if it's pointed at something hot (default 75 deg F or more) and bluer light if it's pointed at something cold (default 60 deg F or less). Questions [questions:thermal-flashlight] Activities [activities:thermal-flashlight] Using a Thermal Flashlight To capture the light painting over time, we have been using timelapse photography or the prototype Public Lab Thermographer website (or its inspiration, GlowDoodle), as seen in the top image on this page. Within view of the camera or laptop, sweep the flashlight beam over the scene at a distance of about 12 inches. Try to stay out of the way of the beam, and don't point it directly at the camera or it will create a "starburst" and may mess up your image. It's helpful to wear dark clothing so you don't show up in the image as you're moving around. Building your own Parts list* For a Thermal Flashlight with 3.6 V Melexis Sensor and Common Anode LED. 1 Melexis MLX90614 non-contact IR thermometer (3v). Data sheet: http://www1.futureelectronics.com/doc/MELEXIS/MLX90614ESF-DAA.pdf 1 common-anode RGB LED 2 4.7k Ohm resistors 2 100 Ohm resistors 1 180 Ohm resistor 1 0.1 μF capacitor wire a breadboard or circuit board & soldering eqmt. Arduino 9v battery and holder Software thermal-flashlight.zip Gist: https://gist.github.com/sdosemagen/1739961/ _Note: The goal of this file is to be a place to download everything without pursuing other links. If there are changes or updates please feel free to add and re-upload. If the file is missing anything, please comment below. You might notice that this is for the 5v Melexis, but it will work for either without issues. Alternative variations of the Flashlight can be made with a 5.5V Melexis Sensor and Common Cathode LED. For the 5.5 V sensor follow this diagram: http://publiclaboratory.org/notes/sara/2-7-2012/circuit-diagram-5v-melexis-sensor For the common cathode circuit board follow this diagram: http://publiclaboratory.org/notes/warren/2-11-2012/common-cathode-variant-thermal-flashlight-code Links to purchasing equipment: Consumable Parts LEDs (1 per flashlight, but they sell as a pack of 25): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/10818 Arduino Uno (1 per flashlight): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/11021 Capicator (1 per flashlight): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/8375 Resistor pack (this pack has a 180 ohm resistor which we found other packs not to have): http://www.eio.com/p-19326-velleman-kres-e12-pack-of-610-e12-series-resistors.aspx 3.6 V infra red thermometer (1 per flashlight): http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/technologies/semiconductors/analog/sensors/temperature/Pages/6314181-MLX90614ESF-DAA.aspx. Data sheet: http://www1.futureelectronics.com/doc/MELEXIS/MLX90614ESF-DAA.pdf If you are starting an electronics kit from scratch: a 40Watt soldering Iron (if you want it to be permanent otherwise duct tape or Velcro works temporarily) hookup wire (solid not stranded- 22 or 24 gauge, you can get this at Radio Shack) pliers called "wire strippers" to get the plastic wrap off the hookup wire (can get at Radio Shack) solder for 40Watt iron, lead-free. a breadboard (1 per flashlight). If you aren't soldering: http://www.adafruit.com/products/64. If you are soldering: https://www.adafruit.com/products/571. a USB cable to connect the arduino to the computer via USB for power 5Volts (can get at Radio Shack) household sponge for cleaning solder off tip 9 volt battery with connector wires (can get at Radio Shack- 1 per flashlight) *Cost: ~$40-$60* Updates All research on PublicLab.org about the thermal flashlight project: [notes:thermal-flashlight] Several meetups have been organized to build and test thermal flashlights, at RISD (Providence, RI) and in Brooklyn, NY. We are organizing one now in Somerville, MA: Thermal Flashlight workshop May 26 AS220 workshop Thermal Fishing Bob presentation from NE barnraising Thermal flashlight heatmaps Custom thermal flashlight circuit boards Instead of building off of an #Arduino, it's possible to make a Thermal Flashlight using a custom circuit board. The circuit board files can be found here: https://github.com/Pioneer-Valley-Open-Science/thermal-flashlight Photos	Revert
5	warren	September 25, 2017 15:56 \| over 7 years ago A "Thermal Flashlight" is a DIY device which lets you do a kind of "light painting" -- thermal photography. It produces a colored "heat map" overlaid directly onto a photo of a room. This is the simplest, cheapest, and to date, most effective way we have developed of measuring heat leaks or cool leaks indoors and outdoors. Simply put, the "flashlight" puts out redder light if it's pointed at something hot (default 75 deg F or more) and bluer light if it's pointed at something cold (default 60 deg F or less). Questions [questions:thermal-flashlight] Activities [activities:thermal-flashlight] Using a Thermal Flashlight To capture the light painting over time, we have been using timelapse photography or the prototype Public Lab Thermographer website (or its inspiration, GlowDoodle), as seen in the top image on this page. Within view of the camera or laptop, sweep the flashlight beam over the scene at a distance of about 12 inches. Try to stay out of the way of the beam, and don't point it directly at the camera or it will create a "starburst" and may mess up your image. It's helpful to wear dark clothing so you don't show up in the image as you're moving around. Building your own Parts list* For a Thermal Flashlight with 3.6 V Melexis Sensor and Common Anode LED. 1 Melexis MLX90614 non-contact IR thermometer (3v). Data sheet: http://www1.futureelectronics.com/doc/MELEXIS/MLX90614ESF-DAA.pdf 1 common-anode RGB LED 2 4.7k Ohm resistors 2 100 Ohm resistors 1 180 Ohm resistor 1 0.1 μF capacitor wire a breadboard or circuit board & soldering eqmt. Arduino 9v battery and holder Software thermal-flashlight.zip Gist: https://gist.github.com/sdosemagen/1739961/ _Note: The goal of this file is to be a place to download everything without pursuing other links. If there are changes or updates please feel free to add and re-upload. If the file is missing anything, please comment below. You might notice that this is for the 5v Melexis, but it will work for either without issues. Alternative variations of the Flashlight can be made with a 5.5V Melexis Sensor and Common Cathode LED. For the 5.5 V sensor follow this diagram: http://publiclaboratory.org/notes/sara/2-7-2012/circuit-diagram-5v-melexis-sensor For the common cathode circuit board follow this diagram: http://publiclaboratory.org/notes/warren/2-11-2012/common-cathode-variant-thermal-flashlight-code Links to purchasing equipment: Consumable Parts LEDs (1 per flashlight, but they sell as a pack of 25): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/10818 Arduino Uno (1 per flashlight): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/11021 Capicator (1 per flashlight): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/8375 Resistor pack (this pack has a 180 ohm resistor which we found other packs not to have): http://www.eio.com/p-19326-velleman-kres-e12-pack-of-610-e12-series-resistors.aspx 3.6 V infra red thermometer (1 per flashlight): http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/technologies/semiconductors/analog/sensors/temperature/Pages/6314181-MLX90614ESF-DAA.aspx. Data sheet: http://www1.futureelectronics.com/doc/MELEXIS/MLX90614ESF-DAA.pdf If you are starting an electronics kit from scratch: a 40Watt soldering Iron (if you want it to be permanent otherwise duct tape or Velcro works temporarily) hookup wire (solid not stranded- 22 or 24 gauge, you can get this at Radio Shack) pliers called "wire strippers" to get the plastic wrap off the hookup wire (can get at Radio Shack) solder for 40Watt iron, lead-free. a breadboard (1 per flashlight). If you aren't soldering: http://www.adafruit.com/products/64. If you are soldering: https://www.adafruit.com/products/571. a USB cable to connect the arduino to the computer via USB for power 5Volts (can get at Radio Shack) household sponge for cleaning solder off tip 9 volt battery with connector wires (can get at Radio Shack- 1 per flashlight) *Cost: ~$40-$60* These research notes will be integrated into this page to provide instructions on building and using your own thermal flashlight: [notes:thermal-flashlight] Several meetups have been organized to build and test thermal flashlights, at RISD (Providence, RI) and in Brooklyn, NY. We are organizing one now in Somerville, MA: Thermal Flashlight workshop May 26 AS220 workshop Thermal Fishing Bob presentation from NE barnraising Thermal flashlight heatmaps Custom thermal flashlight circuit boards Instead of building off of an #Arduino, it's possible to make a Thermal Flashlight using a custom circuit board. The circuit board files can be found here: https://github.com/Pioneer-Valley-Open-Science/thermal-flashlight Photos	Revert
4	warren	September 25, 2017 15:56 \| over 7 years ago A "Thermal Flashlight" is a DIY device which lets you do a kind of "light painting" -- thermal photography. It produces a colored "heat map" overlaid directly onto a photo of a room. This is the simplest, cheapest, and to date, most effective way we have developed of measuring heat leaks or cool leaks indoors and outdoors. Simply put, the "flashlight" puts out redder light if it's pointed at something hot (default 75 deg F or more) and bluer light if it's pointed at something cold (default 60 deg F or less). Questions [questions:thermal-flashlight] Activities [activities:thermal-flashlight] Using a Thermal Flashlight To capture the light painting over time, we have been using timelapse photography or the prototype Public Lab Thermographer website (or its inspiration, GlowDoodle), as seen in the top image on this page. Within view of the camera or laptop, sweep the flashlight beam over the scene at a distance of about 12 inches. Try to stay out of the way of the beam, and don't point it directly at the camera or it will create a "starburst" and may mess up your image. It's helpful to wear dark clothing so you don't show up in the image as you're moving around. Building your own Parts list* For a Thermal Flashlight with 3.6 V Melexis Sensor and Common Anode LED. 1 Melexis MLX90614 non-contact IR thermometer (3v). Data sheet: http://www1.futureelectronics.com/doc/MELEXIS/MLX90614ESF-DAA.pdf 1 common-anode RGB LED 2 4.7k Ohm resistors 2 100 Ohm resistors 1 180 Ohm resistor 1 0.1 μF capacitor wire a breadboard or circuit board & soldering eqmt. Arduino 9v battery and holder Software thermal-flashlight.zip Gist: https://gist.github.com/sdosemagen/1739961/ _Note: The goal of this file is to be a place to download everything without pursuing other links. If there are changes or updates please feel free to add and re-upload. If the file is missing anything, please comment below. You might notice that this is for the 5v Melexis, but it will work for either without issues. Alternative variations of the Flashlight can be made with a 5.5V Melexis Sensor and Common Cathode LED. For the 5.5 V sensor follow this diagram: http://publiclaboratory.org/notes/sara/2-7-2012/circuit-diagram-5v-melexis-sensor For the common cathode circuit board follow this diagram: http://publiclaboratory.org/notes/warren/2-11-2012/common-cathode-variant-thermal-flashlight-code Links to purchasing equipment: Consumable Parts LEDs (1 per flashlight, but they sell as a pack of 25): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/10818 Arduino Uno (1 per flashlight): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/11021 Capicator (1 per flashlight): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/8375 Resistor pack (this pack has a 180 ohm resistor which we found other packs not to have): http://www.eio.com/p-19326-velleman-kres-e12-pack-of-610-e12-series-resistors.aspx 3.6 V infra red thermometer (1 per flashlight): http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/technologies/semiconductors/analog/sensors/temperature/Pages/6314181-MLX90614ESF-DAA.aspx. Data sheet: http://www1.futureelectronics.com/doc/MELEXIS/MLX90614ESF-DAA.pdf If you are starting an electronics kit from scratch: a 40Watt soldering Iron (if you want it to be permanent otherwise duct tape or Velcro works temporarily) hookup wire (solid not stranded- 22 or 24 gauge, you can get this at Radio Shack) pliers called "wire strippers" to get the plastic wrap off the hookup wire (can get at Radio Shack) solder for 40Watt iron, lead-free. a breadboard (1 per flashlight). If you aren't soldering: http://www.adafruit.com/products/64. If you are soldering: https://www.adafruit.com/products/571. a USB cable to connect the arduino to the computer via USB for power 5Volts (can get at Radio Shack) household sponge for cleaning solder off tip 9 volt battery with connector wires (can get at Radio Shack- 1 per flashlight) *Cost: ~$40-$60* These research notes will be integrated into this page to provide instructions on building and using your own thermal flashlight: [notes:thermal-flashlight] Several meetups have been organized to build and test thermal flashlights, at RISD (Providence, RI) and in Brooklyn, NY. We are organizing one now in Somerville, MA: Thermal Flashlight workshop May 26 AS220 workshop Thermal Fishing Bob presentation from NE barnraising Thermal flashlight heatmaps Custom thermal flashlight circuit boards Instead of building off of an #Arduino, it's possible to make a Thermal Flashlight using a custom circuit board. The circuit board files can be found here: https://github.com/Pioneer-Valley-Open-Science/thermal-flashlight Photos	Revert
3	warren	September 25, 2017 15:44 \| over 7 years ago The first approach results in a kind of "light painting" -- a color heatmap overlaid directly onto the scene. This is the simplest, cheapest, and to date, most effective way we have developed of measuring heat leaks or cool leaks indoors and outdoors. Simply put, the "flashlight" puts out red light if it's pointed at something hot (default 75 deg F or more) and blue light if it's pointed at something cold (default 60 deg F or less): Questions [questions:thermal-flashlight] Activities [activities:thermal-flashlight] Using a Thermal Flashlight To capture the light painting over time, we have been using timelapse photography or the prototype Public Lab Thermographer website (or its inspiration, GlowDoodle), as seen in the top image on this page. Within view of the camera or laptop, sweep the flashlight beam over the scene at a distance of about 12 inches. Try to stay out of the way of the beam, and don't point it directly at the camera or it will create a "starburst" and may mess up your image. It's helpful to wear dark clothing so you don't show up in the image as you're moving around. Building your own Parts list* For a Thermal Flashlight with 3.6 V Melexis Sensor and Common Anode LED. 1 Melexis MLX90614 non-contact IR thermometer (3v). Data sheet: http://www1.futureelectronics.com/doc/MELEXIS/MLX90614ESF-DAA.pdf 1 common-anode RGB LED 2 4.7k Ohm resistors 2 100 Ohm resistors 1 180 Ohm resistor 1 0.1 μF capacitor wire a breadboard or circuit board & soldering eqmt. Arduino 9v battery and holder Software thermal-flashlight.zip Gist: https://gist.github.com/sdosemagen/1739961/ _Note: The goal of this file is to be a place to download everything without pursuing other links. If there are changes or updates please feel free to add and re-upload. If the file is missing anything, please comment below. You might notice that this is for the 5v Melexis, but it will work for either without issues. Alternative variations of the Flashlight can be made with a 5.5V Melexis Sensor and Common Cathode LED. For the 5.5 V sensor follow this diagram: http://publiclaboratory.org/notes/sara/2-7-2012/circuit-diagram-5v-melexis-sensor For the common cathode circuit board follow this diagram: http://publiclaboratory.org/notes/warren/2-11-2012/common-cathode-variant-thermal-flashlight-code Links to purchasing equipment: Consumable Parts LEDs (1 per flashlight, but they sell as a pack of 25): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/10818 Arduino Uno (1 per flashlight): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/11021 Capicator (1 per flashlight): http://www.sparkfun.com/products/8375 Resistor pack (this pack has a 180 ohm resistor which we found other packs not to have): http://www.eio.com/p-19326-velleman-kres-e12-pack-of-610-e12-series-resistors.aspx 3.6 V infra red thermometer (1 per flashlight): http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/technologies/semiconductors/analog/sensors/temperature/Pages/6314181-MLX90614ESF-DAA.aspx. Data sheet: http://www1.futureelectronics.com/doc/MELEXIS/MLX90614ESF-DAA.pdf If you are starting an electronics kit from scratch: a 40Watt soldering Iron (if you want it to be permanent otherwise duct tape or Velcro works temporarily) hookup wire (solid not stranded- 22 or 24 gauge, you can get this at Radio Shack) pliers called "wire strippers" to get the plastic wrap off the hookup wire (can get at Radio Shack) solder for 40Watt iron, lead-free. a breadboard (1 per flashlight). If you aren't soldering: http://www.adafruit.com/products/64. If you are soldering: https://www.adafruit.com/products/571. a USB cable to connect the arduino to the computer via USB for power 5Volts (can get at Radio Shack) household sponge for cleaning solder off tip 9 volt battery with connector wires (can get at Radio Shack- 1 per flashlight) *Cost: ~$40-$60* These research notes will be integrated into this page to provide instructions on building and using your own thermal flashlight: [notes:thermal-flashlight] Several meetups have been organized to build and test thermal flashlights, at RISD (Providence, RI) and in Brooklyn, NY. We are organizing one now in Somerville, MA: Thermal Flashlight workshop May 26 AS220 workshop Thermal Fishing Bob presentation from NE barnraising Thermal flashlight heatmaps Custom thermal flashlight circuit boards Instead of building off of an #Arduino, it's possible to make a Thermal Flashlight using a custom circuit board. The circuit board files can be found here: https://github.com/Pioneer-Valley-Open-Science/thermal-flashlight Photos	Revert
2	warren	March 05, 2014 15:45 \| almost 11 years ago Most of the information on the Thermal Flashlight project can be found here: http://publiclab.org/wiki/thermal-photography The circuit board files can be found here: https://github.com/Pioneer-Valley-Open-Science/thermal-flashlight Photos	Revert
1	warren	March 05, 2014 15:41 \| almost 11 years ago Most of the information on the Thermal Flashlight project can be found here: http://publiclab.org/wiki/thermal-photography Photos	Revert
0	warren	March 02, 2014 17:02 \| almost 11 years ago Are you looking for http://publiclab.org/wiki/thermal-photography ?	Revert

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