Infiray C210 Thermal Camera review

[keenox]

I put it on the SD and copied it from terminal to /root. Did not go the upgrade path because I wanted to be as safe as possible and not lose access to the USB terminal in case something happens.
My guess is also that it is hardcoded into the executable, but I did not find any differences yet in the code where the menus are created and switched, but I did not have the time to properly analyze the executable. Maybe I will this weekend.

[keenox]

I managed to find the differences between 1.1.10 and 1.1.18. It is indeed hardcoded, the Qt signals for showing the menu are not connected. I managed to patch the binary to show the USB mode menu instead of device information, but upon switch it crashes. Needs some more work.

[littleboot]

Hi, It has been a while since I started this topic.
Very nice that people have found a way to extract the firmware. 

I have the C210 model, the device information page lists the following:
Model: C series
Version: V1.1.10

My camera does support the "USB camera" option.

If my understanding is correct after reading the comments, There is currently not a way to extract the firmware from this camera without opening it up.
For me there is no real need to take the device apart, it is working and I have all the features I need, but if someone needs it let me know.

I assume my camera is IMX6 based, not sure though ("C200 based on HiSi3516 platform, different for the C200/C210 from early batches which are IMX6 based")
Maybe it is possible to just load my C210 firmware on the C200 model to make UVC work?

[bebopdk]

Could be interesting to see the C210 fw and find out if it could be modified for the C200,
I ended up with a C200 even though I ordered a C210, but returning it would be a nightmare due to the non refundable VAT and taxes I paid for it , so I am kind of stuck with it, but having the webcam working would make me feel a bit less disappointed

[Ozzi]

Hi All,

I've ordered a c200 as well, but before it arrives i have been analyzing the 2 pictures (the IRG files) that were posted in this thread.
I noticed that the JPG data in these files are only 192x256 as well. Do you know if there is an option to get the full resolution in the irg-files?
Its kind of a waste letting all those extra pixels go to waste

[Ozzi]

For now I am able to generate the following image from the IRG-data:

[joe-c]

I have no InfiRay_C210, but i got 2 Frames to look at.
it have 192x256 as 2 byte per pixel.

I also have a "Vevor SC240" here, it stores *.irg files too and the format looks similar.

[Ozzi]

Yesterday I received my c200, it seems that I have software version 1.3.8
The data in the irg-files seem to be a bit different as well. I am also not able to open them with the IRAY software on windows.

[litchiate]

thanks, I should put stl file instead of sldprt file.

[RAPER]

Hey, is there any progress with the software update in c200/
A-BF RX-680 can you unlock uvc?

[rebotea]

Hi any code to read thermal image?

[duzycinek]

Hello, anyone have maybe firmware for C210? Sadly I got 1.1.6

[Honusnap]

Hi,

I received a C200 Pro and it's all in chinese, and no option in the menu to change to english ...
Is there something special to do to get it in english ?
I got firmware 1.3.8

Thanks

[Honusnap]

Hello,
Are you able to chose english langage for this device ? I got the same firmware and C200 Pro, it's only in Chinese .. !

[sab]

Has anyone had luck changing the date and time on the C210? Every time I change it, it defaults to 0101/1970 when I restart the device. I have firmware version v1.3.1(111).'

Perhaps there is some secret key or a long press that is required to save the date/time after I change it? I've tried but haven't had any luck.

BTW,  I did email support@infiray.com for new firmware and was told to to go to orders@infiray.com. No response from them though. And, the link previously posted on this thread is dead.

Thanks,

Sanjay

[Honusnap]

Hello All,
Still pinging here, do someone got a firmware for a C200 pro (or maybe not pro) Thankkkss

[painkiller]

Hi,

I just got a C200 pro. When I try to bring up the hiden menu to have a look, instead I think I brought up the calibration menu instead....I immediately press the back button to exit. but it seems something has changed. the temperature measuremnt and image is now off....I am cursing myself at moment.....

Is it possibe to restore a backup copy of the calibration from another C200 unit to the camera if someone have it?  I know it won't be perfect for my unit. But at least is should be close? Thanks a lot.

BTW, is that update_dat in the advance manu for restore the calibration?

[bebopdk]

The calibration is stored in a file named CalTempConfig.ini, it is unique to each camera, but the attached one is from a C200 V.1.1.10.

[Honusnap]

Hello,
Do you know a way to dump the C200 firmware ? Or maybe you already got a firmware update for a C200 ?

Thanks

[bebopdk]

It is mentioned earlier in this thread, you will need to connect via the internal serial port:
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/infiray-c210-thermal-camera-review/msg4368193/#msg4368193

[Honusnap]

Hello,

This method do not seeems to work with recent C200 (i got a 1.3.8 firmwawre - C200 Pro)

[duzycinek]

Hello, my C210 is calibrating every 2-3 secs which make using it hard becouse of freezes. Is there option to make calibrating less often?

[Fraser]

That is evidence of a fault in the camera. It should only carry out an FFC every one or two minutes after initial “warm up”. The camera firmware initiates an FFC event if the ambient temperature changes significantly or a change in microbolometer die temperature is detected. There is also a routine FFC routine to maintain temperature measurement accuracy (the known FFC flag temperature is used as a temperature reference). This is often set to a 120 Second interval.

If your camera is still within warranty, return it to the supplier.

Fraser

[duzycinek]

Thank you for your answer! Sadly no warranty. I got no experience with repairing thermal cams, is there way to repairt it? What could be faulty?

[Fraser]

First check is to test whether the camera is making reasonably accurate measurements. This can be done in several ways but the simplest are below:

Check your hand (palm) temperature to see if it is somewhere near 32 Celsius. This is very rough just to see if the measurement is anything sensible

Check the water surface temperature in a boiling kettle. It should read close to 100 Celsius AFTER the kettle has stopped heating the water and the bubbling ceases.

Use a thermometer to check the ambient temperature of a room and measure the surface temperature of something non reflective in that room. The measurement should be close to that measured with the thermometer. Do not use a wall as the target as these suffer from influences beyond room ambient temperature.

Do remember to set a sensible Emissivity value for these tests. If you do not know the target Emissivity, go for 0.96 for these tests and it will be adequate.

If the measurements are way off then we can consider possible causes.