S ummer break is the perfect time to turn curiosity into hands-on learning, especially with a Raspberry Pi in the mix.

Date Announced: 11 Jun 2025 New Imaging Technologies (NIT) announces the release of its latest SWIR InGaAs line scan sensor, the NSC2301, designed for demanding industrial inspection applications.

Gpixel announces the launch of the first 2 image sensors in a new family of line scan sensors sensitive in the short-wave infrared (SWIR)portion of the spectrum CHANGCHUN, JILIN, CHINA, June 10 ...

The hardware required is a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, a camera (in this case, a USB webcam), and something to hold it above the book. Any Pi with the ability to connect to a camera should also work ...

Recently, the progress of uncooled infrared (IR) sensors has been remarkable due to microelectronic systems (MEMS)-based pixel structure, in which free standing thermal isolation structures are ...

The Raspberry Pi range is popular for good reason, but these competitors work just as well in robotics, automation, and hobbyists' passion projects. Here are my favorites.

Raptor Photonics Ltd Raptor Photonics Limited is a global leader and manufacturer of high-performance, industrial-grade and extremely rugged ultra low light digital and analogue cameras. Raptor ...

Luke Ditria has created a tinier and less expensive version of a wildlife-monitoring device that he built earlier. The tool makes use of AI to detect animals in real time, without needing the internet ...

Astute Group has signed a distribution agreement with Silanna Semiconductor to distribute its Plural ADCs in Europe and India. According to Astute, Plural ADCs offer a more affordable and versatile ...

There are four versions available, with Standard Visible Light and NoIR (Infrared-sensitive) available at $15, and Wide-Angle Visible Light and Wide-Angle NoIR (Infrared-sensitive) available at $25.