Key Points
- The Sensorpack is a sensor array collecting depth, thermal, and RGB data.
- It uses a Raspberry Pi 5 with a Pico to assist with the thermal camera pre-processing.
- The device aims to create colormapped point clouds and refine sensor accuracy.
- All software is open source, with contributions welcomed via GitHub.
Maker and developer Philip Gutjahr has unveiled a cutting-edge Sensorpack that highlights the incredible flexibility of the Raspberry Pi platform. This sophisticated sensor array device is designed to collect various data types, including depth, thermal, and RGB information. It leverages multiple sensors integrated with a Raspberry Pi 5, while a Raspberry Pi Pico supports pre-processing for the thermal camera.
Gutjahr’s Sensorpack demonstrates the potential of combining different sensor technologies for advanced data processing. Though specific applications remain undefined, Gutjahr envisions the device generating color-mapped point clouds for 3D mapping and employing joint bilateral upsampling to enhance thermal and depth sensor accuracy using RGB data as a reference.
The project is built around a Raspberry Pi 5, paired with an Arducam ToF camera, an Arducam IMX519 16MP module, and a Pimoroni MLX90640 Thermal Camera breakout. The latter is connected to a Raspberry Pi Pico to handle pre-processing tasks. Gutjahr designed a custom case using 3DS Max to house these components, which was then fabricated using Prusa Slicer.
Committed to fostering collaboration, Gutjahr plans to make Sensorpack’s software open-source. The project is available on GitHub, where developers and enthusiasts are encouraged to contribute and follow updates. As Gutjahr refines the device’s capabilities, future improvements are already on the horizon.
Gutjahr has shared additional details on Reddit for those intrigued by this innovative Raspberry Pi creation, offering a closer look at the Sensorpack and its components. The project exemplifies the limitless possibilities of Raspberry Pi for experimentation and advanced applications.
