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Posted: 6/30/2016 7:21:43 PM EDT
I have seen some very cool setups with the FLIR Vue Pro including truck mounted and UAV mounted systsems and figured we need a good place to share pictures and info on whatever setup you have put together that uses a FLIR Vue.
Here is some basic info on the Vue for those who have not seen it. Price: $1,500-$3,500 Available in lens sizes 6.8mm - 13mm in 336 version and 9mm - 19mm in 640 version. Vue Standard:
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Vue Pro Technical Drawing - Link Vue Pro User's Guide - Link Here are a few pictures of my custom GoLight Pan/Tilt setup using 2 FLIR Vue Pro units. These both started out as VUE Pro 19mm setups. I had a 100mm FLIR lens mounted on the front of one for long range ID and left the other at 19mm for a nice wide FOV. I use the 19mm to scan and then switch to the 100mm for ID. You can see forever with the 100mm lens and since it's mounted on top of the truck it's extremely stable and has a much better vantage point than scanning from the ground. Once the 100mm lens was installed I had to set the focus which was surprisingly easy. The 100mm lens just threads right on to the 100mm lens holder and has a little clamp that stops it from unscrewing once you set your focus. Here are both units mounted in the custom plate. I got rid of the 12v power to the light(left it in place for the motors and an IR Laser) and threaded 2 of the VUE cables through the GoLight housing. This allows me to send 5V power get a video feed off of each unit and still have access to the unit through USB if I want to update firmware. Here is a picture of the IR Laser mounted in the plate with the 2 VUE Pro units. From there I did a little trimming on the bulb housing to make the plate fit and make both VUE Pro units fit, connected the wires, and reassembled the GoLight. Here she is all cleaned up! My net step on this setup is to install some sort of resistor on the pan motor in the GoLight housing to slow down the panning. The way it is currently setup is a little fast for panning with the 100mm and needs a more fine tuned adjustment. |
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Quoted: I cover around 50,000 acres with a similar setup, but I am using a Golight2049 housing with one camera. This pan/tilt pretty much guarantees finding a hog. I had to temporarily mount it to my wife's Jeep, since the real meat wagon doesn't have a/c http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r578/VARMINATOR/Mobile%20Uploads/image_19.jpeg http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r578/VARMINATOR/Mobile%20Uploads/image_20.jpeg http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r578/VARMINATOR/Mobile%20Uploads/image_21.jpeg This last pic was amateur night with Kyle and Drew. Notice all the gut shots. I usually just shoot them in the neck and be done with it. View Quote |
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Where is the like button when you need it!!!
Is there any chance y'all could make an iPhone video of the monitor while the unit is in action? Thanks. |
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Quoted: Where is the like button when you need it!!! Is there any chance y'all could make an iPhone video of the monitor while the unit is in action? Thanks. View Quote I noticed yesterday that FLIR updated the spec sheet for the VUE Pro to include an HDMI Video Module that attaches to the size of the VUE Pro. This module would be a much better setup for a pan/tilt or drone because you can use the same 12v power and the micro HDMI connectors are much easier to find in right angle/smaller profile than the micro USB currently used on the VUE. The VUE Pro will actually be plug and play for drones that can use a GoPro now since the module sends an HDMI output. The notes on the spec sheet are below. "The Optional Power & HDMI Video Module makes the Vue Pro and Vue Pro R easier to integrate than ever. Its 10-pin mini-USB connector accepts a wider input power range and provides reverse polarity protection while still providing analog video output and access to the camera’s on-board storage. The micro-HDMI connector outputs HDMI video for live digital video downlink systems like DJI Lightbridge and 3DR Solo. All this in a package that’s only 11 mm thick and weighs 15 grams." It is very cool that there is a way to view and record a digital thermal video signal from a drone or a roof mounted pan/tilt. I looked into purchasing the module but it is not yet available. I pre-ordered a few and will post any useful info I can come up with when they arrive. |
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UNV- on the finished / all cleaned up picture, where is the IR laser's aperture?
You and Crowminator have finally pushed me off my ass to get my GoLight project back on the table. The dual 19mm and 100mm lenses in one housing is pretty incredible. Very well done. |
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Quoted: UNV- on the finished / all cleaned up picture, where is the IR laser's aperture? You and Crowminator have finally pushed me off my ass to get my GoLight project back on the table. The dual 19mm and 100mm lenses in one housing is pretty incredible. Very well done. View Quote |
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That was Pre-IR laser pointer. Pics might be out of chronological order, and I didn't add the laser until after I had the whole setup completely assembled for the first time. I initially wanted the IR laser to let me know where the thermal is pointing when I am driving with NV. I soon found out that an adjustable IR Laser illuminator is a better option because it can mark the direction of the thermal and also illuminate a target. An IR laser illuminator is obviously much easier to find than an IR laser pointer too. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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UNV- on the finished / all cleaned up picture, where is the IR laser's aperture? You and Crowminator have finally pushed me off my ass to get my GoLight project back on the table. The dual 19mm and 100mm lenses in one housing is pretty incredible. Very well done. All of that makes complete sense. Thank you. |
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Awesome thread. Makes me want to get back into the idea of making a FLIR equipped drone.
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Quoted: I bet you could sell a few of those Tyler View Quote |
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According to the FLIR data sheet posted above, HDMI output is rated at 1280 x 720. If the camera core is 640 or 336 respectively I wonder what 1280 output does to the image on your monitor? More sharp, or less sharp?
I guess Crowminator will be able to answer that question as soon as his module comes in? I'm still hoping that information and/or availability of the new boson core will be available by the end of the month so I can make a decision as to which camera core to get. Currently, the boson has a similar module listed as an accessory and I'd be surprised if they don't offer a similar HDMI module too, unless they are worried about cannibalizing sales of the Vue too quickly? |
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Quoted: According to the FLIR data sheet posted above, HDMI output is rated at 1280 x 720. If the camera core is 640 or 336 respectively I wonder what 1280 output does to the image on your monitor? More sharp, or less sharp? I guess Crowminator will be able to answer that question as soon as his module comes in? I'm still hoping that information and/or availability of the new boson core will be available by the end of the month so I can make a decision as to which camera core to get. Currently, the boson has a similar module listed as an accessory and I'd be surprised if they don't offer a similar HDMI module too, unless they are worried about cannibalizing sales of the Vue too quickly? View Quote |
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Torry pines can make a 1x-4x zoom lens for the thermals, just a little pricey.
way cheaper to get second thermal like above post for zoom view. Attach a IR led to the dual camera go light setup and you are complete for thermal or I^2 night viewing. I have a 12watt IR light I modded in my wireless controlled go light, and working on a quick release mount for the flir ps32 thermal to mount it as well. I just like using the flir PS scouts like binos, so been looking for a smaller unit to mount to go light that wont break the bank The therm app hz with a tablet looks nice, the new seek compact pro is in the running as well. That unit with a small variable 1-5x zoom lens (if not too much $$$$) might be a hit for remote mounting. |
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I have seen some very cool setups with the FLIR Vue Pro including truck mounted and UAV mounted systsems and figured we need a good place to share pictures and info on whatever setup you have put together that uses a FLIR Vue. Here is some basic info on the Vue for those who have not seen it. Price: $1,500-$3,500 Available in lens sizes 6.8mm - 13mm in 336 version and 9mm - 19mm in 640 version. Vue Standard:
Vue Pro:
Vue Pro User's Guide - Link Vue Pro Mini USB Pin-Out - Link https://www.unvcorp.com/images/ARFCOM/VUE_Pro/VUE-Pro-In-the-box.jpg Here are a few pictures of my custom GoLight Pan/Tilt setup using 2 FLIR Vue Pro units. These both started out as VUE Pro 19mm setups. I had a 100mm FLIR lens mounted on the front of one for long range ID and left the other at 19mm for a nice wide FOV. I use the 19mm to scan and then switch to the 100mm for ID. You can see forever with the 100mm lens and since it's mounted on top of the truck it's extremely stable and has a much better vantage point than scanning from the ground. Once the 100mm lens was installed I had to set the focus which was surprisingly easy. The 100mm lens just threads right on to the 100mm lens holder and has a little clamp that stops it from unscrewing once you set your focus. https://www.unvcorp.com/images/ARFCOM/VUE_Pro/FullSizeRender%20(4).jpg I mounted both of these in a GoLight Stryker and I am positive my warranty has been voided, so proceed with caution if you decide to do anything like this. I had a buddy make me a custom plate that replaces the GoLight bulb housing and mounted the 2 VUE Pro units in the plate. I think it came out pretty nicely. Here are both units mounted in the custom plate. https://www.unvcorp.com/images/ARFCOM/VUE_Pro/IMG_9230.JPG https://www.unvcorp.com/images/ARFCOM/VUE_Pro/IMG_9231.JPG https://www.unvcorp.com/images/ARFCOM/VUE_Pro/IMG_9229.JPG I got rid of the 12v power to the light(left it in place for the motors and an IR Laser) and threaded 2 of the VUE cables through the GoLight housing. This allows me to send 5V power get a video feed off of each unit and still have access to the unit through USB if I want to update firmware. https://www.unvcorp.com/images/ARFCOM/VUE_Pro/FullSizeRender%20(3).jpg https://www.unvcorp.com/images/ARFCOM/VUE_Pro/IMG_9239.JPG https://www.unvcorp.com/images/ARFCOM/VUE_Pro/IMG_9252.JPG Here is a picture of the IR Laser mounted in the plate with the 2 VUE Pro units. https://www.unvcorp.com/images/ARFCOM/VUE_Pro/FullSizeRender%20(5).jpg From there I did a little trimming on the bulb housing to make the plate fit and make both VUE Pro units fit, connected the wires, and reassembled the GoLight. https://www.unvcorp.com/images/ARFCOM/VUE_Pro/FullSizeRender%20(2).jpg Here she is all cleaned up! https://www.unvcorp.com/images/ARFCOM/VUE_Pro/IMG_9254.JPG My net step on this setup is to install some sort of resistor on the pan motor in the GoLight housing to slow down the panning. The way it is currently setup is a little fast for panning with the 100mm and needs a more fine tuned adjustment. View Quote Does your go light have a slow / fast speed control built in? The wireless model has 2 speeds for tilt and panning. I need to get something that does not make a lot of noise, my diesel truck can be heard for 3/4 mile away. With the thermal and quiet vehicle you can get in close. |
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Hard Ware, yes I have 2 speeds. The slow speed is still a little too fast. When you are looking at a target 500 yards or farther just toching the pan will lose the target.
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You could try something like this to better control the pan and tilt.
http://www.mammothelectronics.com/4SJ200-0A-M4-S-p/830-200-0a-m4-s.htm |
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Quoted: You could try something like this to better control the pan and tilt. http://www.mammothelectronics.com/4SJ200-0A-M4-S-p/830-200-0a-m4-s.htm View Quote Does anyone know if this needs to go before or after the switch in the golight? It would be nice if I could just put it inline somewhere on my dash but I'm not sure if the receiver on the golight will operate with less than a 12v. |
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My net step on this setup is to install some sort of resistor on the pan motor in the GoLight housing to slow down the panning. The way it is currently setup is a little fast for panning with the 100mm and needs a more fine tuned adjustment. View Quote I use a Golight 30514 with a wireless remote. It has two speed modes for panning. eta ok should kept reading |
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Thanks for the link! I ordered this potentiometer a few days ago. http://www.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=535B1101JCvirtualkey59400000virtualkey594-535-11101 Does anyone know if this needs to go before or after the switch in the golight? It would be nice if I could just put it inline somewhere on my dash but I'm not sure if the receiver on the golight will operate with less than a 12v. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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You could try something like this to better control the pan and tilt. http://www.mammothelectronics.com/4SJ200-0A-M4-S-p/830-200-0a-m4-s.htm Does anyone know if this needs to go before or after the switch in the golight? It would be nice if I could just put it inline somewhere on my dash but I'm not sure if the receiver on the golight will operate with less than a 12v. The resistor would work best if you had one on each motor, I will see if I can open my unit up and measure the current each motor draws on low speed and find a resistor value that will cut low speed to 1/2 of it. I will look to see how the go light sets the low speed, if its a PWM circuit it could be slowed down. This way you have a full speed and a say 1/10 speed. Will look into this tomorrow and post results. |
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Here are the results, the unit can be powered from as low as 8.5volts. At 8.5v the light would be dim if you were using a light. But using only the pan tilt motors it will work at 8.5vdc and on low speed its slow, you can bump it very carefully into the point of aim you desire. At full speed it moves like normal (just a tad slower but not much)
I would say it would be best to use a dc to dc step down regulator , 3amps if no light is used, 5amps if 50w and under lamp is used. This could be placed in the base of the go light and set to 9volts and be done with it. DROK Volt reg and led display 5amps Water proof unit no led display Video go light @ 9vdc red led blue led is current flow First at full speed then at slow speed, all while running on 9vdc |
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I would think that it needs 12v to start with, but a 9v battery and multimeter should give you the answer.
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Quoted: Here are the results, the unit can be powered from as low as 8.5volts. At 8.5v the light would be dim if you were using a light. But using only the pan tilt motors it will work at 8.5vdc and on low speed its slow, you can bump it very carefully into the point of aim you desire. At full speed it moves like normal (just a tad slower but not much) I would say it would be best to use a dc to dc step down regulator , 3amps if no light is used, 5amps if 50w and under lamp is used. This could be placed in the base of the go light and set to 9volts and be done with it. DROK Volt reg and led display 5amps Water proof unit no led display Video go light @ 9vdc red led blue led is current flow First at full speed then at slow speed, all while running on 9vdc View Quote |
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Quoted: I am using a 12v to 5v converter mounted inside the housing and feeding the Vue. If I add a 12v to 9v converter before it gets stepped down to 5v for the Vue , will I still end up with 5v ? In other works, does the 12v to 5v need 12v to start with or will 9v be ok and still end up with 5v. http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r578/VARMINATOR/Mobile%20Uploads/image_22.jpeg View Quote |
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One of the new HDMI Power modules for the Vue would be handy in this situation because it will take a 5-28v. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I am using a 12v to 5v converter mounted inside the housing and feeding the Vue. If I add a 12v to 9v converter before it gets stepped down to 5v for the Vue , will I still end up with 5v ? In other works, does the 12v to 5v need 12v to start with or will 9v be ok and still end up with 5v. http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r578/VARMINATOR/Mobile%20Uploads/image_22.jpeg Welcome the DC to DC converter you are using might work you would need to try it, they will usually work if the output is 3-4 volts lower then input voltage. So with 9vdc input and 5vdc output. The out voltage is 4 volts lower then the input voltage using 9vdc, it should work. |
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I just learned today that you can get Taus upgraded to Vues.
I'm a super happy dude. |
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Quoted: What does the Vue Pro do that the tau 2 won't do? Thanks View Quote
I'm sure there are more but those are the ones that come to mind immediately. |
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I'm just saying that I got a long just fine with a Tau for years. :D The biggest problem with the Tau is that all the off the shelf drone goodies are built for the Vue and not a Tau. So unless you want to rebalance/modify the gimbal you choose, you need a Vue. My problem is that I have a couple of Taus and no Vues. |
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I'm just saying that I got a long just fine with a Tau for years. :D The biggest problem with the Tau is that all the off the shelf drone goodies are built for the Vue and not a Tau. So unless you want to rebalance/modify the gimbal you choose, you need a Vue. My problem is that I have a couple of Taus and no Vues. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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What does the Vue Pro do that the tau 2 won't do? Thanks
I'm just saying that I got a long just fine with a Tau for years. :D The biggest problem with the Tau is that all the off the shelf drone goodies are built for the Vue and not a Tau. So unless you want to rebalance/modify the gimbal you choose, you need a Vue. My problem is that I have a couple of Taus and no Vues. It's good you have the option to flash it to get it to do what you want it to do. |
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The GoLight Stryker has mounting features for a slip ring. Just remove the hard stops and drop in the slip ring. I modified a couple a few years ago to allow continuous 360 degree panning and added a FLIR core. Pretty sweet setup.
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Quoted: The GoLight Stryker has mounting features for a slip ring. Just remove the hard stops and drop in the slip ring. I modified a couple a few years ago to allow continuous 360 degree panning and added a FLIR core. Pretty sweet setup. View Quote Here is my next Vue project - mount this thing on a drone and try not to crash. |
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Don't chase rabbits. No matter how much fun it seems. FLIR VUE UAV I just haven't found a long enough extension cord to run it |
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Don't chase rabbits. No matter how much fun it seems. FLIR VUE UAV I just haven't found a long enough extension cord to run it Doesn't look like a Vue to me. Looks like a Tau with VPC module. I'm looking forward to the Lepton and Boson based UAS products from Flir. Should be lower price points than Vue Pro. Smaller form factors should also facilitate adding a vis camera. |
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Just got word that the HDMI/Power modules for the Vue are shipping today.
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Quoted: UNV- on the finished / all cleaned up picture, where is the IR laser's aperture? You and Crowminator have finally pushed me off my ass to get my GoLight project back on the table. The dual 19mm and 100mm lenses in one housing is pretty incredible. Very well done. View Quote Get that 100mm lense and FLIR up on a drone next. |
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I took another look at those pics and I'm kinda bummed out.
I thought they were somehow taking the digital signal and formatting it into HDMI, but it looks like they are just slurping NTSC from the USB port and converting to HDMI, so you still have NTSC quality video coming out. There will be a little less cable loss I guess but still, kinda lame. |
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Quoted: I took another look at those pics and I'm kinda bummed out. I thought they were somehow taking the digital signal and formatting it into HDMI, but it looks like they are just slurping NTSC from the USB port and converting to HDMI, so you still have NTSC quality video coming out. There will be a little less cable loss I guess but still, kinda lame. View Quote |
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