Flir raspberry

Connecting FLIR Raspberry

Have you ever tried to use a FLIR camera like the Lepton, but struggled to find instructions on how to do so? You're not alone. I've found a few resources online that provide guidance on using FLIR cameras with DIY projects, but none that specifically address my situation: connecting the FLIR ONE to my Raspberry Pi 2 and reading thermal images directly.

After some research and experimentation, I was able to find a solution. The key is to use the rpi-source utility to install the kernel headers for Raspbian, then compile v4l2loopback and activate it using modprobe. This will allow you to connect your FLIR camera to your Raspberry Pi via USB.

The next step is to connect the FLIR breakout to the Raspberry Pi GPIO according to the diagram below. If you're not familiar with the orientation of the GPIO pins, be sure to check out our 'Raspberry Pi GPIO tutorial' for a refresher.

I should note that FLIR ONE is designed specifically for Android and iOS devices, and comes with its own development kit for mobile applications. Unfortunately, this means that there isn't an official way to connect it directly to your Raspberry Pi.

However, if you're looking for a high-performance camera like the FLIR Blackfly S USB3 l High Performance Camera, you may be in luck. This camera is part of the Blackfly family and offers advanced features like machine vision capabilities. You can find more information on this product at 'Product Lacrado de Fábrica'.

I hope this helps anyone who has been trying to connect a FLIR camera to their Raspberry Pi without success. Happy DIY-ing!