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Products => Thermal Imaging => Topic started by: ThermallyFrigid on May 10, 2018, 02:09:55 am

Title: Brand New SEEK Thermal Compact PRO - Problem
Post by: ThermallyFrigid on May 10, 2018, 02:09:55 am
Hello,
Just received a new SEEK Thermal Compact PRO but it I'm having a hard time keeping it running.

It seems it randomly just shuts off WAY too often.    So often it really is hard to use it.

I would say every 20 seconds or so.  Sometimes I will get lucky and it will go for a minute or two, but that's rare.

If I start trying to record video it shuts off even faster.   As if it's a power issue.

Anyone have any suggestions?
Title: Re: Brand New SEEK Thermal Compact PRO - Problem
Post by: Spirit532 on May 10, 2018, 03:41:50 am
Your phone is underpowered, the OTG system can't provide enough current to the device.
Title: Re: Brand New SEEK Thermal Compact PRO - Problem
Post by: ThermallyFrigid on May 10, 2018, 03:24:41 pm
I thought that could be it at first as well.

But the phone being used is one on the list of Seek Compatible Phones and it has a new battery.

Is there a way to use an external battery to power the device?
Title: Re: Brand New SEEK Thermal Compact PRO - Problem
Post by: Mechatrommer on May 10, 2018, 05:18:42 pm
Make tapper cable
Title: Re: Brand New SEEK Thermal Compact PRO - Problem
Post by: DaneLaw on May 15, 2018, 08:52:30 pm
Any reason you're letting out all the vital info out' for users to relate, not least what phone you're having problems on??
And useally the Seek pro aint drawing a lot, like in the 0.250ma ballpark.
Title: Re: Brand New SEEK Thermal Compact PRO - Problem
Post by: ThermallyFrigid on May 15, 2018, 09:55:19 pm
Any reason you're letting out all the vital info out' for users to relate, not least what phone you're having problems on??
And useally the Seek pro aint drawing a lot, like in the 0.250ma ballpark.

No reason.  Just missed it.
Samsung Galaxy S3

But I've since purchased a Galaxy S6 but I haven't tried it with the Galaxy S6 yet.
Title: Re: Brand New SEEK Thermal Compact PRO - Problem
Post by: DaneLaw on May 15, 2018, 10:28:14 pm
Roger that.. and sure' give notice when you have tested Seek pro with your new s6, as s3 is quite old fellow.