TopDon Thermal Camera on sale

[LittleBill21]

I use this camera daily. This is the cheapest price I have seen in a while for it. Figure i throw it out there. I use it as much as my volt meter anymore. resolution is very high, plugs into the phone, and allows you take pictures, highest temperature etc. Really helps quickly diagnose issue, stuff that would take minutes takes seconds to find, like hot wires , bad insulation etc. I initially thought it might be a toy. I literally use it weekly with projects.

Amazon.com: TOPDON TC001 Thermal Camera for Android, Super IR 512x384 High Resolution, Thermal Imaging Camera, Thermal Imager - Optimized Temperature Accuracy, Works for Smartphones and Tablets & PC(not for iOS) : Industrial & Scientific

Amazon.com: TOPDON TC001 Thermal Camera for Android, Super IR 512x384 High Resolution, Thermal Imaging Camera, Thermal Imager - Optimized Temperature Accuracy, Works for Smartphones and Tablets & PC(not for iOS) : Industrial & Scientific

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some photo's of it in use attached.

any questions let me know

 

[Hughman]

Those are fun. I borrowed my son's camera to locate a bee colony that moved into the rafter space between my basement and the floor above. Made it easy to locate the problem spot before I started dropping drywall from the ceiling.

 

[LittleBill21]

Those are fun. I borrowed my son's camera to locate a bee colony that moved into the rafter space between my basement and the floor above. Made it easy to locate the problem spot before I started dropping drywall from the ceiling.

I never thought it would be as useful as it is, I use it for everything under the sun. shocking how accurate it can see the temp difference, it shows up well for even 1 degree difference

 

[dstig1]

It looks like a USB-C connector, but doesn't show a great view of it, and the Chingrish text does not say. Is it USB-C?

 

[LittleBill21]

It looks like a USB-C connector, but doesn't show a great view of it, and the Chingrish text does not say. Is it USB-C?

yes, this model is for android, uses USB-C and has an extension cable for USB-C in case it doesn't fit, and or you want to move the camera independent of the phone

 

[jfsawatzky]

I use this camera daily. This is the cheapest price I have seen in a while for it. Figure i throw it out there. I use it as much as my volt meter anymore. resolution is very high, plugs into the phone, and allows you take pictures, highest temperature etc. Really helps quickly diagnose issue, stuff that would take minutes takes seconds to find, like hot wires , bad insulation etc. I initially thought it might be a toy. I literally use it weekly with projects.

Amazon.com: TOPDON TC001 Thermal Camera for Android, Super IR 512x384 High Resolution, Thermal Imaging Camera, Thermal Imager - Optimized Temperature Accuracy, Works for Smartphones and Tablets & PC(not for iOS) : Industrial & Scientific

Amazon.com: TOPDON TC001 Thermal Camera for Android, Super IR 512x384 High Resolution, Thermal Imaging Camera, Thermal Imager - Optimized Temperature Accuracy, Works for Smartphones and Tablets & PC(not for iOS) : Industrial & Scientific

amzn.to

some photo's of it in use attached.

any questions let me know

That link is directed to Amazon.ca for me. I assume you are using Amazon.com … what’s the price on Amazon.com?

 

[paulsharvey]

That link is directed to Amazon.ca for me. I assume you are using Amazon.com … what’s the price on Amazon.com?

I have played with one a couple times, and considered buying one, but haven't. I could see some uses, but not "needs", so I will hold off. I'm sure the prices will come down more over time. I also think it would be more practical with a viewer, then a dongle to a phone.

I got a free Endoscope, with a cheap viewer, and that is nice, so you don't risk your $1200 phone positioning it

 

[LittleBill21]

That link is directed to Amazon.ca for me. I assume you are using Amazon.com … what’s the price on Amazon.com?

it was 199, appears to be at 209 now.

 

[LittleBill21]

I have played with one a couple times, and considered buying one, but haven't. I could see some uses, but not "needs", so I will hold off. I'm sure the prices will come down more over time. I also think it would be more practical with a viewer, then a dongle to a phone.

I got a free Endoscope, with a cheap viewer, and that is nice, so you don't risk your $1200 phone positioning it View attachment 2147450

These things used to be like 1k 400+. I am not sure how much lower they are going to go. This is a thermal camera, doesn't work like an endoscope, this is for seeing temperature differences. It comes with an extension cable so you can position where you want.

 

[jwmorris]

I have had a cheaper Seek thermal that plugs into the phone for years now. You can see what tubes in this radiator are clogged at a glance.