It comes to something when you see the P2 and think it’s compact Type C USB connector is too large for its diminutive proportions
Hmmm, I wonder if anyone on the forum has a spare SEEK Thermal hard case to sell ? I am thinking that I could modify the foam insert to take the Infiray P2. Finding a hard case small enough for the P2 could prove challenging. Maybe a hard case designed to hold memory sticks would be an option ?
Fraser
I would describe that as “Dinky”
What is the approximate focus distance for the add on “Macro” lens please Mike ? Hopefully it is 100mm or less.
Fraser
Sharpest at about 25mm, at which point the FOV is about 35mm
Interesting ! That is a lot closer than I was expecting. I suspect Infiray wanted to select a close-up lens focus distance that clearly shows modern 0201 and 01005 SMD components.
Many thanks for this useful information
Fraser
Hmmm, I wonder if anyone on the forum has a spare SEEK Thermal hard case to sell ? I am thinking that I could modify the foam insert to take the Infiray P2. Finding a hard case small enough for the P2 could prove challenging. Maybe a hard case designed to hold memory sticks would be an option ?
Fraser
Just had a look on ebay - memory card cases are a bit bit, closest I could immediately find was this hearing aid case, which is a similar outline to the Seek case but a bit thinner - still rather big though.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184538248278
I would never have thought of a hearing aid case ! Good spot.
Yes the memory card cases are all a little too large for my taste. I will keep looking for a neat storage solution as I would hate to mislay the P2 or it’s macro lens
Fraser
Bear in mind you may want space for the extension cable.
I've not found any USBC extenders shorter than the 0.5m one they supply, and they tend to be a bit thick as they're mostly sold for fast charging
I have come to the same conclusion regarding the case. I may go for the smallest pelican case clone that I can find or one of the hard cases sold for the FLIR One Gen 3
Fraser
(I had re-post as I did it in wrong thread)
Thanks Fraser, good job with the pictures. It gives me some idea what to design. Looks like pistol grip is worth to buy instead of print.
I like the idea of modular case you attach either on tripod or microscope stand. Sort of Gopro case but with tripod mount female-screw.
The USB connection that sticks outs is fragile, so the case helps, also it would support ZnSe lens attachment.
Is the P2 and P2 Pro designed for continuous use? I know similar modules are used in CCTV etc. but is the heatsinking etc. sufficient on USB devices for very long term use? Perhaps let's assume not in direct sunlight etc
Is the P2 and P2 Pro designed for continuous use? I know similar modules are used in CCTV etc. but is the heatsinking etc. sufficient on USB devices for very long term use? Perhaps let's assume not in direct sunlight etc
The P2 Pro does not get noticeably warm
Brilliant ! Thanks Mike. I will order one for my P2 Pro
My P2 Pro will be delivered to me on Tuesday
Testing and a written review will follow.
Mike, can you see how the P2 metal case is held together ? Disassembly might take some thought if no screws are used. I no longer own a Faxitron MX-20 so cannot X-Ray my unit.
Fraser
Mike, can you see how the P2 metal case is held together ? Disassembly might take some thought if no screws are used. I no longer own a Faxitron MX-20 so cannot X-Ray my unit.
Hard to see much on x-ray but no sign of screws.
A quick attack with a scalpel blade on the seam shows that it's glued.
Feels like there's a flex joining the two halves & at least one side is screwed into the casing.
I will take it further apart later, but don't want to risk killing it until I've done a review video!
Thanks Mike
Looks like a standard Tiny-1b hiding in there
Fraser
Something really odd happens in "High quality" image mode ( vs. wide-range) with a hot target ( soldering iron) .
Tried putting on YT but it turned it into a "short" that wouldn't play, so attached as a zipped MP4
Sadly I only have my iPad at the moment so cannot play the ZIP file.
This sounds interesting though
Looks like a reflection inside lens or sensor-lens.
Mike,
My iPad managed to extract and play the file
That mosaic patterning on the soldering iron barrel is unusual. I will look into that
Fraser
Looks to be overloading the sensor data range. It does not have the necessary dynamic range for all possible pixel gains and offsets.
At least the overloads do not turn black like a Boson (or at least the early ones)
Bill
Thanks Mike
Looks like a standard Tiny-1b hiding in there
Fraser
Yes, with the flex curling round to a second PCB, which links to the USB connector via a second flex cable
Fraser, thanks for your informative introduction to InfiRay and their products.
As an engineer, my job is to do PCB thermal analysis for electronics design and repair, thermal imaging technology has helped me a lot to promote the efficiency of my work. Apart from the applications in work, thermal imager is a good partner in my daily life as well, mainly for home inspection and automotive repair.
Hello Mike, could you show more photos and videos of P2 Pro
Will be doing this when I get time