PureThermal 1 - FLIR Lepton Smart I/O Module by GetLab

Description

The PureThermal 1 FLIR Lepton Smart I/O Module is a hackable thermal webcam module for the FLIR Lepton LWIR camera core. It ships pre-configured to operate as a plug-and-play UVC 1.0 USB thermal webcam that will work with standard webcam apps such as VLC Media Player on PC, Linux, Mac, and even Android. For developers and the more curious, it's reference firmware and hardware schematic are open-source for customized applications and alternate command, control, and video output channels such as analog. The FLIR Lepton camera core is required for operation but not included in the base unit price since many of our users already have Leptons. Get PT1 Now.

PT1 is now End-of-Life (EOL) and PT2 is recommended for new designs

Thermal Webcam Right Out of the Box

Critical Specifications

• Get Thermal video over USB right out of the box using common apps like VLC Media Player on Mac, Linux, PC, or even Android (see video below).
• PureThermal 1 can do 9 Hz color video over usb using the USB UVC class
• STM32F412 ARM microprocessor. Execute on-board image processing without the need for an external system. PureThermal 1 boards made before 3/24/17 contain the STM32F411CEU6 ARM microprocessor and not the 412.
• USB UVC works on Windows, Linux, Mac, and even Android
• Through-holes to solder in and integrate an ESP8266 Wi-Fi module
• Open source reference firmware is on the GroupGets Github
• Flash the STM32 ARM MCU over JTAG through a debug ZIF socket and breakout adapter
• Power is supplied over USB. Battery through-holes are provided along with an on-board Li-ion charger IC
• UART Expansion on 100mill header pads
• I2C Expansion on 100mil header pads
• Compatible with all current 2.x and next-generation Leptons
• Compact form-factor that can be embedded into other modules or inconspicuously housed as a standalone web, research, or security camera
• 4-bit Analog Video Output (with different firmware than main release)
• Want a customized version? Feature request? Bug to report? Contact us

Try our new GetThermal App for any Lepton using a PureThermal 1 on the Mac OS & Linux. Example Image below:

Notable Projects

• Cooking with PT1 and Mathematica

Related Products and Accessories

• ARM MCU JTAG Adapter (required for firmware upgrades)
• FLIR Lepton Camera Cores
• FLIR Lepton Classic Breakout Board v1.4
• 3D Printed Stand for PT1
• 3D Printed Case for PT1

Wireless Streaming from a Drone to a Phone

Android Smartphone as Thermal Video Display

Video Game Screencast Concept with Thermal Facecam PiP

FAQ's

Q. Which Lepton thermal imagers is this board compatible with?
A. This board is compatible with all current generation Leptons (25°, 50°, 50° shuttered, the radiometric 2.5, and 3.0). We recommend the Shuttered 50° HOFV Radiometric Lepton™ 2.5 or the Lepton™ 3.0 with PT1.

Q. Which apps work with PT1 on various platforms?
A. While not comprehensive, the short list below should get you started on your favorite platform:

     * Linux: VLC Media Player, gstreamer, Guvcview
     * Mac: VLC Media Player, Facetime, iChat
     * Windows: yawcam (recommended), VLC Media Player, OpenBroadcastSoftware
     * Android: UVCCamera (not 100% stable yet)

Q. Where can I get the software to develop for this board?
A. We have been using compilers found at https://launchpad.net/gcc-arm-embedded and more information and resources are available ST's STM32 software resources page.

Q. Is there is an IDE for modifying code, compiling, debugging?
A. Any environment that works with the STM32 platform (and its various discovery/evaluation boards) will work, including, but not limited, to MDK-ARM, EWARM, TrueStudio, etc. The reference firmware includes a project to import into System Workbench for STM32 in Eclipse which is free and supports the entire compiling and debugging workflow.

Q. How can I download debug code on-target for this board? Can I debug over JTAG?
A. We have broken the JTAG signals out to a ZIF socket to be used with a debugger/emulator. Our ARM MCU JTAG adapter board can be purchased separately, and includes connections to plug in an STLink/V2, Nucleo, JLINK, or other JTAG pod.

Q. How can I get the PureThermal 1 to automatically power on when USB power is applied?
A. On the front of the board, near the groupgets logo there is an un-stuffed 0402 footprint (see the image below). If you solder down a 1k resistor there, the board will auto turn on when USB power is applied. The "v1.2" hardware version and newer that is shipping as of 07/2016 has this resistor placed by default.

Important Information

• All international customers that are ordering any Thermal Imaging Camera will be required to fill out an End Use Statement document before shipment. Once you place your order we will email you with the document within one business day.
• Important information for customers in Russia. Due to recent US regulations we are no longer able to ship FLIR thermal camera cores to these countries/territories. Any orders containing these products from these countries will be canceled and refunded. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
• We can only ship this product with a Lepton to North America, Australia, and the European Union Countries. Any orders for this product with a Lepton placed in a country other than those will be canceled and refunded. We are sorry for the inconvenience.