SparkFun Grid-EYE Infrared Array Breakout - AMG8833 (Qwiic)

SparkFun Grid-EYE Infrared Array Breakout - AMG8833 (Qwiic)Get ready to be able to see like the Predator! The SparkFun Grid EYE Infrared Array Breakout board is an 8x8 thermopile array, meaning you have a square array of 64 pixels capable of independent temperature detection. Its like having a thermal camera, just in a lower resolution. To make it even easier to to get your low resolution infrared image, all communication is enacted exclusively via I2C, utilizing our handy Qwiic system. However, we still have

Get ready to be able to see like the Predator! The SparkFun Grid-EYE Infrared Array Breakout board is an 8x8 thermopile array, meaning you have a square array of 64 pixels capable of independent temperature detection. It�s like having a thermal camera, just in a lower resolution. To make it even easier to to get your low-resolution infrared image, all communication is enacted exclusively via I²C, utilizing our handy Qwiic system. However, we still have broken out 0.1"-spaced pins in case you prefer to use a breadboard.

The on-board AMG8833 Grid-EYE possesses an accuracy rate of ±2.5°C (±4.5°F) with a temperature range of 0°C to 80°C (32°F to 176°F). Additionally, this IR “camera” board can detect human body heat at about 7 meters or less (that’s about 23 feet), and has a frame rate of 10 frames a second to one frame a second. It is important to point out that while this version of the Grid-EYE is the high performance type with a high gain, it is only 3.3V tolerant. IE: Don’t try to operate it at 5V (you won’t have a very good time).

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Get Started with the Grid-EYE Infrared Array Breakout Guide

Features:

• Operating Voltage(Startup): 1.6V - 3.6V
• Operating Voltage(Timekeeping): 1.5V - 3.6V
• Current Consumption: 4.5 mA
• 8x8 Thermopile Array
• Temperature Range: 0°C to 80°C (32°F to 176°F)
• Accuracy Rate: ±2.5°C (±4.5°F)
• Human Detection Distance: 7m or less (22.966ft)
• I²C Address: 0x69 (open jumper, default) or 0x68 (closed jumper)
• 2x Qwiic Connection Ports

Documents:

• Schematic
• Eagle Files
• Hookup Guide
• Datasheet (AMG8833)
• Arduino Library
• Qwiic Page
• GitHub Repos
  • Product Repo
  • Library Repo

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