{"product_id":"mlx90640-thermal-camera-breakout","title":"MLX90640 Thermal Camera Breakout (Pimoroni)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n\/* Comfortable reading rhythm for the product page *\/\n.product-copy{line-height:1.7}\n.product-copy \u003e * + *{margin-top:1rem}\n.product-copy h2{margin:1.4em 0 .6em}\n.product-copy p{margin:0 0 1em}\n.product-copy ul,.product-copy ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.2em}\n.product-copy li{margin:.35em 0}\n.product-copy table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.2em 0}\n.product-copy table th,.product-copy table td{border:1px solid #eee;padding:.6em .75em;text-align:left}\n.faq-list{margin:1.2rem 0 1.4rem}\n.faq{border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:12px;padding:.75rem 1rem;margin:.6rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n.faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-copy\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMLX90640 Thermal Camera Breakout\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ethermal imaging breakout board\u003c\/strong\u003e that is a compact thermal sensing breakout for contactless heat mapping, temperature pattern monitoring, human presence experiments, and embedded thermal imaging projects. It is a solid choice for makers, educators, and developers who want a more integrated and professional-looking build using \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pimoroni\"\u003ePimoroni\u003c\/a\u003e hardware and compatible \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/raspberry-pi\"\u003eRaspberry Pi\u003c\/a\u003e or microcontroller platforms where applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eWhy choose this product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal insight without contact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful for projects that need heat pattern awareness rather than just a single temperature reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for prototyping:\u003c\/strong\u003e A practical option for research, monitoring, and interactive installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works well in electronics, sensing, and experimental thermal applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eWhat you can build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat mapping tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e visualize temperature patterns across surfaces and objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresence and motion experiments:\u003c\/strong\u003e use thermal changes as part of smart sensing projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring projects:\u003c\/strong\u003e add thermal awareness to test rigs and environmental builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eRecommended add-ons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/arduino\"\u003eArduino boards\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/raspberry-pi\"\u003eRaspberry Pi\u003c\/a\u003e for control\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/displays\"\u003eDisplays\u003c\/a\u003e for local readout and visualization\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cables-connectors\"\u003eHeaders and jumper wires\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/power-supplies\"\u003ePower supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eTechnical overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ctable\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermal camera breakout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensor family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMLX90640\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermal imaging and heat pattern sensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonitoring, experiments, presence detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegration style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBreakout board for embedded builds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSetup \u0026amp; build tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine of sight matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thermal readings depend on what the sensor can clearly observe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the field of view unobstructed in enclosures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thermal visualization projects often benefit from a display or host processor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMLX90640 Thermal Camera Breakout board\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq-list\"\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdetails class=\"faq\"\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eWhat is this best for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003eIt is ideal for projects that need contactless thermal imaging or heat pattern monitoring.\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails class=\"faq\"\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it with microcontrollers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003eYes. It is suitable for embedded and maker projects with the right host platform.\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails class=\"faq\"\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eIs this for precise medical use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003eIt is better treated as a maker, prototyping, and sensing module unless your application is professionally validated.\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pimoroni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52436846805281,"sku":"PIM365","price":6131.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1491\/5617\/files\/mlx90640-thermal-camera-breakout-white.jpg?v=1778911986","url":"https:\/\/circuit.rocks\/products\/mlx90640-thermal-camera-breakout","provider":"circuitrocks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}