Thermal Images of the Xiaomi Yi Sports Camera

[mister_rf]

I have decided to use thermal imaging to monitor the Yi camera temperature level.
The initial start-up temperatures:



Temperatures after 10 minutes


Front side camera. Temperatures after 30 minutes:


Back side camera. The battery compartment is open. Temperatures after 30 minutes:


Front side camera. Front panel removed. Temperatures after 30 minutes:


the battery's temperature- removed after 30 minutes



It was observed that inside camera some component was reaching up to 75°C temperature. This was much more than I have expected, due to the fact I am considering using a waterproof case for this camera.
I suppose that situation will facilitate the temperature to increase even more.

Also the battery's temperature can reach up to 55°C. This situation can shorten the battery's life as well.

 

[efoo]

Interesting testing there. Have you done similar testing on other cams i.e. any car dash cams, or action cams e.g. GoPro / SJCAM?

 

[ReNDaR]

with that temperature how much more if with waterproof case lol. as the waterproof case will also serve as protective case for most of us. the waterproof case should have a removable back panel so we can switch to another back panel with holes for ventilation when not using underwater. just like gopros.

 

[adam.b]

Yes its hot. Maybe it is the cmos what make heating. Could you take some thermal image for the disassembled working Yi? It will be good to know what chip make the heating. Can you take some without the aluminum front plate?

Thanks, best regards,
Adam.

I have decided to use thermal imaging to monitor the Yi camera temperature level.
The initial start-up temperatures:

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Temperatures after 10 minutes

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Front side camera. Temperatures after 30 minutes:
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Back side camera. The battery compartment is open. Temperatures after 30 minutes:

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Front side camera. Front panel removed. Temperatures after 30 minutes:

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the battery's temperature- removed after 30 minutes

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It was observed that inside camera some component was reaching up to 75°C temperature. This was much more than I have expected, due to the fact I am considering using a waterproof case for this camera.
I suppose that situation will facilitate the temperature to increase even more.

Also the battery's temperature can reach up to 55°C. This situation can shorten the battery's life as well.