SparkFun IR Thermometer Evaluation Board - MLX90614

The SparkFun IR Thermometer Evaluation Board - MLX90614 is a high-quality evaluation board that enables the use of the MLX90614 IR Thermometer. The board includes an MLX90614 IR sensor and an ATMega328 microcontroller, which operates at 3.3V and comes with an 8MHz STK500 (Arduino) bootloader. The board also includes power and status LEDs, and it allows code to be loaded through the FTDI basic interface and the Arduino environment.

The MLX90614 sensor is a high-precision, small-sized, single-zone IR thermometer that features an optional SMBus (two-wire) or PWM interface. The ATMega328 microcontroller includes demo code that provides a temperature readout in degrees Fahrenheit at 38400bps. To connect to the board, a 3.3V FTDI Basic can be used.

In the latest revision, SparkFun has rectified a silkscreen error on the FTDI header and has added pull-up resistors to the I2C lines, enhancing the board's performance and usability.

The SparkFun IR Thermometer Evaluation Board - MLX90614 is ideal for a variety of applications, including temperature sensing and monitoring in various environments. It's perfect for hobbyists, students, and professionals who are interested in exploring the functionalities of the MLX90614 sensor and the ATMega328 microcontroller.

The board's small size and high precision make it a unique and versatile tool. Additionally, the SparkFun IR Thermometer Evaluation Board - MLX90614 is easy to use, thanks to the available demo code and the ability to load code through the Arduino environment.