Thursday, March 8, 2012

Thermal Imaging

New Scientist has a cool little project that lets you record the lack of insulation in your home.

Make a simple thermal scanner with an Ardunio card, and then record the observed temperature not with a number (in Fahrenheit) but with a colored flashlight that is pointed on to the surface that you are measuring. Thus, hot surfaces get red light shined on them, and cold surfaces get blue. Then use some time-lapse photography to compile all the readings into a single photo.

Things you will need:



  • Arduino Card
  • Photo thermal scanner wiring diagram:  Circuit diagram for 5v Melexix Sensor
  • Code for Arduino Card: (Have not found yet)
  • Time-lapse (long exposure) app: Glow Doodle, iPhone app guide, 

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