{"product_id":"kit-thermal-imaging-sensor-kit","title":"Thermal Imaging Sensor Kit Kit with Arduino Uno + Sensor","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBuild a Real-Time Thermal Camera with Arduino – See Warm Bodies as a Heat Map\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-5 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-18\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thermal imaging with Arduino\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoint this sensor at a person, a pet, or a warm cup, and watch a 64-pixel heat map bloom on the TFT display. The AMG8833 8x8 grid captures infrared radiation, then the Arduino translates those readings into a visible color gradient — colder in blue, hotter in red. It’s a compact practical tool for science fair demonstrations, room occupancy sensing, or studying thermal physics hands-on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll assemble a standalone thermal viewer that runs on a breadboard. Power it with a 9V battery, aim the AMG8833 at a scene, and the 1.8-inch color TFT instantly updates a low-resolution heat map. Detect a person walking into the frame, spot insulation leaks in a classroom model, or simply understand how non-contact temperature sensing works — all with code you upload and circuitry you connect yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterfacing an I2C thermal sensor with Arduino and reading 64-pixel temperature arrays\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDriving a TFT display (ST7735) over SPI to render color-mapped heat maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCalibrating sensor data and mapping temperature values to a meaningful color palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTroubleshooting signal noise with pull-up resistors and decoupling capacitors on a breadboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Uno R3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAMG8833 Thermal Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8in TFT ST7735\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7kΩ Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Capacitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400-pt Breadboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMale-Female Jumper Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V Battery Snap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intermediate kit suits CBSE Class 11–12 students exploring physics or computer science projects, B.Tech ECE\/EEE first-years wanting a hands-on sensor lab, and ATL Tinkering Lab mentors guiding thermal experiments. It’s also ideal for Smart India Hackathon teams prototyping body-detection modules or IIT\/NIT\/VIT makers prepping for campus tech fests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eScan the QR code inside the box to start a chat with your AI companion, or send a WhatsApp message with a photo of your circuit. We’ll debug it with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan this thermal camera measure exact body temperature like a medical device?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, the AMG8833 has an accuracy of ±2.5°C and is designed for relative thermal imaging, not clinical use. It shows hot and cold areas beautifully for learning and detection, but not for fever screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill the 1.8-inch TFT show a clear image of a person across a room?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 8x8 resolution gives a low-detail heat map, so you’ll see a blob of warm pixels rather than a sharp silhouette. It’s excellent for detecting presence and understanding heat distribution, not for facial recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a computer to run the thermal camera after building it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Arduino runs standalone once you upload the code. Just plug in the 9V battery and the TFT displays the heat map without any laptop connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAMG8833 8x8 thermal camera renders a heat map on 1.8in TFT. 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