SparkFun Grid-EYE Infrared Array Breakout - AMG8833 (Qwiic)

With the SparkFun Grid-EYE Infrared Array Breakout board, you can now experience temperature detection like never before. This board features an 8x8 thermopile array, providing you with a square array of 64 pixels, each capable of independent temperature detection. It's essentially a thermal camera but with a lower resolution. The board communicates exclusively via I²C, utilizing the convenient Qwiic system. However, for those who prefer using a breadboard, 2.54mm-spaced pins are also available.

The incorporated AMG8833 Grid-EYE from Panasonic offers an impressive accuracy rate of ±2.5°C within a temperature range of 0°C to 80°C. This infrared "camera" board can detect human body heat up to approximately 7 meters away, and provides a frame rate of 10 frames a second to one frame a second. Please note that while this version of the Grid-EYE is the high-performance type with high gain, it is only compatible with 3.3V. Operating it at 5V is not recommended.

The I²C address of the AMG8833 is 0x69 and can be selected to 0x68 via a jumper. To communicate with multiple AMG8833 sensors on a single bus, a multiplexer/Mux is required. For more than one AMG8833 sensor, consider using the Qwiic Mux Breakout.

The SparkFun Qwiic connect system is an ecosystem of I²C sensors, actuators, shields, and cables designed to make prototyping faster and less prone to error. All Qwiic-enabled boards use a common 1mm pitch, 4-pin JST connector, which not only saves PCB space but also ensures correct connections due to its polarized design.

Features:

• Startup Operating Voltage: 1.6V - 3.6V
• Timekeeping Operating Voltage: 1.5V - 3.6V
• Current Consumption: 4.5 mA
• 8x8 Thermopile Array
• Temperature Range: 0°C to 80°C
• Accuracy Rate: ±2.5°C
• Human Detection Distance: Up to 7m
• I²C Address: 0x69 (open jumper, default) or 0x68 (closed jumper)
• 2x Qwiic Connection Ports

Documents:

• Schematic
• Eagle Files
• Hookup Guide
• Datasheet (AMG8833)
• Arduino Library
• Qwiic Page
• GitHub Repos
  • Product Repo
  • Library Repo