Author Topic: Flir E4 Thermal imaging camera teardown (Read 4181081 times)

facesnorth · « **Reply #7600 on:** December 25, 2015, 02:37:26 am »

My camera is at 2.3.0 and I'm back in RNDIS mode. Tried the python apply.py apply 192.168.0.2 and am getting this error:

edit: I deleted the folders and re-unzipped them and started the process over and it worked!

edit2: Aaaaand it's done! Resolution plus menus. Thanks in particular to Mike for the original find, FUBAR for the helpful guide, and matmoe for the 2.3.0 firmware.

pekingduk · « **Reply #7601 on:** December 25, 2015, 01:47:56 pm »

Quote from: matmoe on December 24, 2015, 06:28:40 pm

Quote from: pekingduk on December 24, 2015, 04:48:11 pm
where did you download the 2.3.0 firmware from and how did you get the unit to downgrade from 2.8.0?
Just start reading from page ~500

Thanks - after I posted, I found everything I needed in the thread. Fortunately, my unit was delivered with 2.3.0 firmware so I did not have to downgrade after all. Followed the directions using a Windows 7 32-bit VMWare virtual machine. Took about a half hour after installing all the required apps. Had a little issue with the VMWare network setup in the virtual machine but that was resolved pretty quickly. The instructions were incredibly detailed and easy to follow.

megafix · « **Reply #7602 on:** December 27, 2015, 07:16:00 pm »

Is anybody aware of the hardware differences between an E30 (P/N 490xx F/W 2.23.14) without MSX feature and a newer E40 (P/N 645xx/646xx F/W 4.10.0) with MSX?

• 49001-1601 FLIR E30 without cam (discontinued beginning of 2012)
• 49001-1701 FLIR E30bx without cam (discontinued beginning of 2012)
• 49001-1801 FLIR E30 Mod.2012 with cam (discontinued end of 2013)
• 49001-1901 FLIR E30bx Mod.2012 with cam (discontinued end of 2013)

• 64501-0101 FLIR E40 (incl. Wi-Fi)
• 64501-0501 FLIR E40bx
• 64502-1001 FLIR E40
• 64601-0101 FLIR E40 (9 Hz incl. Wi-Fi)

Unpacking the CE firmwares both seem to be sharing the same hardware platform (SLCO Liston E2). The newer firmware runs Qt user interface.

tomas123 · « **Reply #7603 on:** December 28, 2015, 07:52:12 pm »

I have an old Exx without MSX and invested a year ago some times, to find the differences between the firmwares / hardwares.
I think, it's a part of the FPGA firmware $:-\$ and I haven't make some hot firmware experiments to avoid a bricked camera.

Good luck!

megafix · « **Reply #7604 on:** December 28, 2015, 08:36:52 pm »

Quote from: tomas123 on December 28, 2015, 07:52:12 pm

I have an old Exx without MSX and invested a year ago some times, to find the differences between the firmwares / hardwares.

The E30 and E30bx never made it to MSX support. But comparing the firmware of the E30 Mod.2012 (with 2MP camera) and an E40 with MSX I see a lot of similarity. Unfortunately I never saw the hardware itself.

They are running a Windows CE Kernel for ARM (Thumb Enabled).

Both seem to be based on a NXP (Freescale) i.MX27 multimedia applications processor ARM926EJ-S™ with ARM9™. Bluetooth and WiFi is a Marvell SDIO8688. Power Management is a MC13892 PMIC (Power Management Integrated Circuit).

MYU · « **Reply #7605 on:** December 29, 2015, 05:01:15 pm »

Hi
I tried flirs tools + for 30 days trial. 30 days left. Now when start flir tools it start as + version and need to enter licence key or close the program. I want us program in standard free version, not + version. Tried uninstall and install again, but still can't run free version.
How to fix it?

megafix · « **Reply #7606 on:** December 29, 2015, 08:31:57 pm »

Quote from: MYU on December 29, 2015, 05:01:15 pm

Hi
I tried flirs tools + for 30 days trial. 30 days left. Now when start flir tools it start as + version and need to enter licence key or close the program. I want us program in standard free version, not + version. Tried uninstall and install again, but still can't run free version.
How to fix it?

I did a quick installation of FLIR Tools(+) 5.3.15320.1002.

To reset FLIR Tools export the registry key "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\FLIR Systems" to a .reg File (just in case you want it back). Afterwards delete this key assuming you are running a 64 bit version of Windows. Next time you restart FLIR Tools it will recreate the registry key.

megafix · « **Reply #7607 on:** December 29, 2015, 09:04:01 pm »

Quote from: tomas123 on December 28, 2015, 07:52:12 pm

I have an old Exx without MSX and invested a year ago some times, to find the differences between the firmwares / hardwares.
I think, it's a part of the FPGA firmware $:-\$ and I haven't make some hot firmware experiments to avoid a bricked camera.

Looks like the device can still be started from TFTP boot in case something goes wrong :-)

MYU · « **Reply #7608 on:** January 02, 2016, 02:01:49 pm »

1. Did someone try telnet app for android to run command

Code: [Select]

--- Code: ---# turn off auto-nuc
rset .tcomp.services.autoNuc.active false
# turn on auto-nuc
rset .tcomp.services.autoNuc.active true

to disabe nuc popup while video recording on smartphone?

2. How many frames per second can you record on android device? I can only 10; was expecting 15 (as can get in flir ir camera player or virtualdub on pc).
Only this work on my xperia https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.serenegiant.usbwebcamera

OrBy · « **Reply #7609 on:** January 03, 2016, 08:39:51 pm »

Quote from: MYU on January 02, 2016, 02:01:49 pm

1. Did someone try telnet app for android to run command
Code: [Select]
--- Code: ---# turn off auto-nuc rset .tcomp.services.autoNuc.active false # turn on auto-nuc rset .tcomp.services.autoNuc.active trueto disabe nuc popup while video recording on smartphone?

2. How many frames per second can you record on android device? I can only 10; was expecting 15 (as can get in flir ir camera player or virtualdub on pc).
Only this work on my xperia https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.serenegiant.usbwebcamera

1. Yes it works but I never tried it on smartphone - I use a HP Stream 7 tablet with win 10 on it.

2. The unit only puts out 9-10 real FPS. When your record at 15 you are getting duplicate frames so this really does not matter.

tmushy · « **Reply #7610 on:** January 07, 2016, 09:15:04 am »

Hello Everyone
Have we all come to the agreement that the file matmoe provided will successfully downgrade to 2.3?
Im getting my new flir e4 in tomorrow and Im hoping I can downgrade if I have 2.8.

Thank you All and a special thanks to matmoe

tmushy · « **Reply #7611 on:** January 08, 2016, 01:50:09 am »

Quote from: tmushy on January 07, 2016, 09:15:04 am

Hello Everyone
Have we all come to the agreement that the file matmoe provided will successfully downgrade to 2.3?
Im getting my new flir e4 in tomorrow and Im hoping I can downgrade if I have 2.8.

Thank you All and a special thanks to matmoe

To answer my own question: Received flir e4 today and it came with 2.8. Tried file and Success! The downgrade file worked. Time to apply hack. Will post updates

Bud · « **Reply #7612 on:** January 08, 2016, 02:27:19 am »

Quote from: OrBy on January 03, 2016, 08:39:51 pm

2. The unit only puts out 9-10 real FPS. When your record at 15 you are getting duplicate frames so this really does not matter.

I recall stepping through frames of a video made on Windows using Virtual Dub, it was 15 frames but out of 15 were 3 duplicates and 3 frames blended. So only 9 unique frames.

JAKEMON48 · « **Reply #7613 on:** January 10, 2016, 03:02:39 am »

So the Hack will not work with Windows 64 Bit Ultimate edition? It seems the only thing that I am having trouble with is (Shift+Ctrl+ Alt) does noting but highlight the Camera in FLIRTOOLS. It does not open an explorer window to allow me to select the appropriate 2.3.0 upgrade file.

I loaded the Filezilla and Python without a problem. I am able to FTP with Camera Am I missing something?

Thanks

aniol · « **Reply #7614 on:** January 10, 2016, 12:41:30 pm »

Can the changes made in version 2.8? If you can make do with version 2.8 downgrade is 2.3. If it does not work back to 2.8? Where to buy version 2.3? Sorry for the language.

mikeselectricstuff · « **Reply #7615 on:** January 10, 2016, 03:44:53 pm »

I haven't been following this thread recently - can someone PM me with the definitive info for 2.8 so I can add it to the resources at the start of the thread.

tmushy · « **Reply #7616 on:** January 10, 2016, 06:19:11 pm »

Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on January 10, 2016, 03:44:53 pm

I haven't been following this thread recently - can someone PM me with the definitive info for 2.8 so I can add it to the resources at the start of the thread.

Hello Mike
The file needed to downgrade was posted by MATMOE
Here is the file http://s000.tinyupload.com/?file_id=00983732806372988148

All thats needed is to manually select this file in the firmware area within flir tools. I successfully downgraded mine using this file and then ran the 2.3 hacks in order to unlock all the options

aniol · « **Reply #7617 on:** January 10, 2016, 06:50:51 pm »

So every e4 can be changed from version 2.8 to version 2.3?

What are the symptoms after an unsuccessful downgrade from version 2.8 to version 2.3.
Is the camera stops working? The rest of the equipment is working properly?
How to repair such damage? Is it enough to upload a version 2.8 to work properly? Where to download version 2.8?

matmoe · « **Reply #7618 on:** January 10, 2016, 10:31:02 pm »

@aniol:
The only difference i noticed is that, on firmware 2.3.0 the camera does more often recalibrating. Has anyone observed this behavior?
There is no 2.8.0 firmware to download. Also, there is no way back.
Before i did the downgrade, i downloaded all files over ftp 2.8.0. But i don't know, if this would help if i brick my device.

JAKEMON48 · « **Reply #7619 on:** January 10, 2016, 11:38:53 pm »

Hello Everyone. I just successfully Modified my E4 that was 2.8.0 using the Hacks in this forum. I am Using Windows Ultimate 64 Bit SP 1.
The Flying Windows + R cmd did not work for me. I just ran the cmd prompt as administrator and everything worked just fine. No problems using the current FLIR Tools 5.3.15320.1002.

I also used the Current FLIR Device Drivers as well as The 2.3.0 Upgrade zip package downloaded from the FLIR website.
I am pleased to confirm that the members that worked diligently to unleash the power of the E4 have done a most excellent job!
Hip, Hip, Hurray You Guys Rock!!

JAKEMON48 · « **Reply #7620 on:** January 10, 2016, 11:44:36 pm »

BTW.
On the Boot Up Screen It now says FLIR Special Edition

rassi · « **Reply #7621 on:** January 12, 2016, 11:49:22 am »

Quote from: JAKEMON48 on January 10, 2016, 11:38:53 pm

Hello Everyone. I just successfully Modified my E4 that was 2.8.0 using the Hacks in this forum.

Looks like it, but i need to get confirmation before ordering. It´s sure that every E4 from any store can be still hacked?

frenky · « **Reply #7622 on:** January 12, 2016, 12:03:01 pm »

Quote from: rassi on January 12, 2016, 11:49:22 am

It´s sure that every E4 from any store can be still hacked?

I don't think that anyone can confirm that for you.
But since many users were successful, I would say the odds are good.

man_of_stars · « **Reply #7623 on:** January 12, 2016, 12:04:06 pm »

I just ordered mine, delivery expect next week.
I have my Virtual Win 7 setup already with all needed configurations.
@Rassi: Seems we are at same country. Private message me if you want to share the 'experience'

tmushy · « **Reply #7624 on:** January 12, 2016, 03:48:44 pm »

Quote from: man_of_stars on January 12, 2016, 12:04:06 pm

I just ordered mine, delivery expect next week.
I have my Virtual Win 7 setup already with all needed configurations.
@Rassi: Seems we are at same country. Private message me if you want to share the 'experience'

I had issues with with win 7 32bit. I ended up using xp and it worked perfectly.


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