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Small green circuit board with a tiny square thermal sensor chip and gold header pins

Pimoroni

Pimoroni PIM366 MLX90640 Thermal Camera Breakout 110° 32x24

SKU CH-EFKF-1FWRV

A 32x24 pixel thermal camera breakout with a 110° field of view, measuring 40°C to 300°C at up to 64 FPS over I2C

  • 32×24 pixel resolution captures detailed thermal images
  • 110° wide field of view covers large areas
  • Up to 64 FPS refresh rate for smooth motion
  • Measures 40–300 °C with 1 °C accuracy
  • Works with Raspberry Pi and Arduino via I2C

Wide-angle thermal breakout

The Pimoroni PIM366 is a 32 by 24 pixel thermal camera breakout built around the MLX90640 sensor. It connects over I2C at address 0x33 and runs from either 3.3V or 5V supplies with reverse polarity protection. The 110 by 75 degree field of view captures a wide scene for monitoring or imaging projects.

Makers needing broad coverage

This module suits hobbyists and engineers who want a wide-angle thermal view for Raspberry Pi or Arduino builds such as room monitoring or night-vision prototypes. Developers needing higher resolution, a narrower field of view, or faster than 64 frames per second should consider other sensors.

110 by 75 degree field of view

The wide 110 by 75 degree field of view spreads the 32 by 24 pixel array over a large angle, which determines how much detail you can resolve at a distance. If your application requires identifying small heat sources far away, the angular spread of this optic is the limiting factor.

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Price $65.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will the MLX90640 sensor itself need periodic recalibration or replacement?

The MLX90640 is a solid-state sensor with no moving parts, so it does not require scheduled recalibration or module replacement under normal use.

Does the 64 FPS maximum frame rate hold steady during continuous operation?

The 64 FPS ceiling is set by the sensor and I2C bus bandwidth; sustained streaming at that rate is limited by the host controller's I2C throughput.

How much does the breakout heat up or draw when running all day at 3.3 V?

The board draws only a few milliwatts at 3.3 V, adds negligible heat to the scene, and includes reverse-polarity protection for safe long-term power.

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