I used to think those cheap thermal cameras for phones were a total gimmick

I mean, I bought a $60 one off Amazon six months ago just to see, and it actually helped me spot a failing voltage regulator on a board last week that wasn't hot to the touch. It showed a clear hotspot I would have missed with my regular probe. Has anyone else found a decent use for these budget thermal tools in a shop setting?

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angela_carter1mo ago

Found a weird cold spot in my wall insulation with one, turned out to be a draft letting all the heat out lol.

wendy_ross711mo ago

My old house had like five of those drafts. I was basically paying to heat the whole neighborhood, @angela_carter.

jenny_sullivan971mo ago

So did you ever find all the drafts?