Kupiłem KAMERĘ TERMOWIZYJNĄ wartą 40 000 ZŁOTYCH

Summary

The transcript details a man's excitement over repairing and utilizing an industrial-grade thermal camera he purchased. It captures his process of troubleshooting power and video feed issues, designing 3D printed mounts, and hacking an analog video signal. He then conducts thermal imaging experiments on various household objects, electronics, and people - noticing intricate details about heat dissipation and retention. The man emphasizes how the high resolution and temperature range of the camera allows stunning visualizations of thermal gradients across materials. He hopes to further upgrade components to achieve maximum video quality and continue producing enthralling thermal imaging content.

Takeaways

• 😲 The video describes converting an old thermal imaging camera into a portable device by designing and 3D printing parts for it.
• 👀 The camera has a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels and a temperature range from 0 to 600°C.
• 😵‍💫 The presenter had issues accessing the camera's video feed and saving footage, so he interfaced directly with the raw analog video output.
• 🎥 To view and record the camera feed, he made a portable setup with an SSD recorder, display monitor, and battery pack.
• 🔬 The camera beautifully visualizes heat in various experiments like cooking, 3D printing, fire, electronics, and the human body.
• 🌡 It reveals invisible aspects like airflow, heat dissipation, and thermal energy transfer during physical interactions.
• 😎 The polished surfaces of many objects reflect infrared light, so the camera sees temperature of reflections.
• 🤯 Extreme temperature gradients are visible on the human face and body.
• 👽 Special camouflage clothing does not hide someone from thermal cameras when worn.
• 🏙 At night, the camera makes heated buildings glow brightly from a distance.

Q & A

What type of camera is being used in the video?

An industrial-grade thermal imaging camera with 640x480 pixel resolution and a temperature range from 0 to 600 degrees Celsius.

How much did the thermal imaging camera cost?

The camera cost 3900 PLN, which is around $900 USD.

Why doesn't the camera work out of the box?

The camera has no built-in display or storage. It requires additional hardware and adapters to power it, view the video feed, and record footage.

How is the camera powered?

The camera is powered by a 12V DC power supply connected to pins on the camera's circuit board.

How is the video from the camera viewed?

The analog video signal is accessed directly from pins on the circuit board and converted to HDMI using an adapter. The HDMI video can then be shown on a monitor.

Why does polished metal appear cold on the thermal camera?

Polished surfaces reflect infrared radiation instead of emitting it based on their own temperature, so the camera sees the temperature of whatever is being reflected.

What accessories were 3D printed for the camera?

A mounting case, a lens adapter, and a battery pack were 3D printed to equip the camera for handheld use.

What are some everyday uses demonstrated for the thermal camera?

Detecting heat loss and insulation effectiveness in buildings, analyzing component temperatures on circuit boards, observing heat distribution in cooking pans, and visualizing human physiology.

How does blowing on something look with a thermal camera?

Blowing shows up as heat because the exhaled breath is warm. The seeming cooling effect is caused by evaporative cooling.

What techniques can make people less visible to thermal cameras?

Special insulating sheets can mask heat signatures, but they lose effectiveness if moved or touched often because they absorb body heat.