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

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Get ready to be able to see like the Predator! The SparkFun Grid-EYE Infrared Array Breakout board is an 8x8 thermopile array, meaning you have a square array of...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $93.20 (inc GST) — $84.73 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $82.18 (exc GST) · 25+ $80.49 (exc GST) · 100+ $77.10 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Aug 26 and Sep 01.

## Description

Get ready to be able to see like the Predator! The SparkFun Grid-EYE Infrared Array Breakout board is an 8x8 thermopile array, meaning you have a square array of 64 pixels capable of independent temperature detection. It's like having a thermal camera, just in a lower resolution. To make it even easier to to get your low-resolution infrared image, all communication is enacted exclusively via I2C, utilizing our handy Qwiic system. However, Sparkfun still have broken out 0.1"-spaced pins in case you prefer to use a breadboard.

The on-board AMG8833 Grid-EYE possesses an accuracy rate of ±2.5°C (±4.5°F) with a temperature range of 0°C to 80°C (32°F to 176°F). Additionally, this IR “camera” board can detect human body heat at about 7 meters or less (that's about 23 feet), and has a frame rate of 10 frames a second to one frame a second. It is important to point out that while this version of the Grid-EYE is the high performance type with a high gain, it is only 3.3V tolerant. IE: Don't try to operate it at 5V (you won't have a very good time).

*The SparkFun Qwiic connect system is an ecosystem of I2C sensors, actuators, shields and cables that make prototyping faster and less prone to error. All Qwiic-enabled boards use a common 1mm pitch, 4-pin JST connector. This reduces the amount of required PCB space, and polarized connections mean you can't hook it up wrong.*

 [Get Started with the Grid-EYE Infrared Array Breakout Guide](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/qwiic-grid-eye-infrared-array-amg88xx-hookup-guide)

**Features**

- Operating Voltage(Startup): 1.6V - 3.6V
- Operating Voltage(Timekeeping): 1.5V - 3.6V
- Current Consumption: 4.5 mA
- 8x8 Thermopile Array
- Temperature Range: 0°C to 80°C (32°F to 176°F)
- Accuracy Rate: ±2.5°C (±4.5°F)
- Human Detection Distance: 7m or less (22.966ft)
- I2C Address: 0x69 (open jumper, default) or 0x68 (closed jumper)
- 2x Qwiic Connection Ports

**Documents**

- [Schematic](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/SparkFun_Grid-EYE_Infrared_Array_Breakout_796803631f8.pdf)
- [Eagle Files](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/SparkFun_Grid-EYE_Infrared_Array_Breakout_1_17639df98b9.zip)
- [Hookup Guide](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/qwiic-grid-eye-infrared-array-amg88xx-hookup-guide)
- [Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/Grid-EYE_Datasheet_216242bf694.pdf) (AMG8833)
- [Arduino Library](https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun_GridEYE_Arduino_Library)
- [Qwiic Page](https://www.sparkfun.com/qwiic)
- GitHub Repos 
    - [Product Repo](https://github.com/sparkfun/Qwiic_GRIDEye)
    - [Library Repo](https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun_GridEYE_Arduino_Library)

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