Question 1

How do I install flirpy on a Raspberry Pi?

Accepted Answer

Follow the ARM installation guide: use pip3 with piwheels for Python dependencies, manually install Exiftool via apt, and ensure OpenCV dependencies like libjasper-dev are met. The README provides specific steps for aarch64 platforms.

Question 2

Is flirpy better than the official FLIR SDK for Python?

Accepted Answer

Flirpy is open-source and offers a Pythonic API for supported FLIR cameras, making it more flexible for scripting and research. However, FLIR SDK might provide broader camera support and official features, but with potential proprietary limitations. For niche models like Boson, flirpy is often preferred in the open-source community.

Question 3

How can I convert FLIR SEQ files to TIFF images with flirpy?

Accepted Answer

Use the included split_seqs utility: run it from the command line with input SEQ files, and enable options like --export_tiff for radiometric TIFF output. It automatically handles geotagging and metadata extraction, as shown in the script's help menu.

Question 4

Does flirpy support FLIR A series thermal cameras?

Accepted Answer

Probably not, as the README lists tested cameras and notes that unsupported models often use proprietary interfaces. Check the documentation or source code for specific compatibility, but A series cameras are not mentioned, so they likely fall under the unsupported category.

Question 5

What's the easiest way to capture an image from a Boson camera using flirpy?

Accepted Answer

Import the Boson class from flirpy.camera, create an instance, call the grab() method to capture a raw 16-bit image, and close the camera. Example code in the README shows this in a few lines, and you can use a 'with' statement for automatic resource management.

Question 6

Can flirpy process thermal videos in real-time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but with caveats: flirpy can capture frames in real-time using OpenCV integration, as demonstrated in the loop example, but performance depends on hardware and camera model. It's more optimized for post-processing batch files rather than high-speed, low-latency video streams.

Question 7

Are there common driver issues with flirpy on Windows?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the README mentions that Windows might fail to recognize USB cameras as video devices, requiring manual driver updates in Device Manager. Select 'USB Video Device' driver to resolve detection problems, which can prevent flirpy from communicating with the camera.

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