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Add support to MLX90640 Thermal camera #2906

Open darbogx opened 3 weeks ago

darbogx commented 3 weeks ago

Describe the problem you have/What new integration you would like Add support for MLX90640 as I did not found any easy way to make it works with HA.

Please describe your use case for this integration and alternatives you've tried: The thermal imaging camera can be used to monitor 3D printers, heating and other electrical equipment.

Additional context I am not the first one who are looking for it. Maybe there is possibility to add official support working with ESP and MLX90640, I would be very grateful :).

Jochen754 commented 3 weeks ago

This might be what you are looking for: https://github.com/Chill-Division/M5Stack-ESPHome/blob/8da018d6d5eaa73a92276594999f5a4e7c32fb60/Thermal%20Camera%20Unit%20(MLX90640).md

darbogx commented 2 weeks ago

I saw this and tried but have trouble with compiling that.

Jochen754 commented 2 weeks ago

You are right. My linked example is not the current version and won't compile. The current version that also will compile is:

https://github.com/Chill-Division/M5Stack-ESPHome/blob/main/Thermal%20Camera%20Unit%20(MLX90640).md

It compiles for me but I have no MLX90640 at hand. You can try it and give feedback if it works. :)

darbogx commented 2 weeks ago

Ok, I made a few attempts and it works, thanks. I made a silly mistake that caused a compilation error. Temperature sending to HA correctly. Is there any option to send the image to HA? Just like with the other cameras?

Jochen754 commented 2 weeks ago

Showing the image sould be possible with the card in homeassistant.

Just use http://ipAddressOfDevice/thermal-camera as the URL