// Thermal PCB Inspection
HotSpotter turns your USB thermal camera into a professional PCB inspection tool. Calibrated temperature readings, real-time thermal imaging, and multi-camera support — all in a clean Windows desktop app.
Always ensure you have written permission before conducting any Wi-Fi auditing. Conclusion
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// See It In Action
Pi 5 PMIC and surrounding components heating up — 4× speed
// Real-World Results
An SP4T RF switch in a flip-chip QFN package, with DC current applied through one path to generate localised heating. HotSpotter resolves individual bond pad traces and pinpoints the die hot spot through the package — the kind of measurement electronics labs run every day.
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Always ensure you have written permission before conducting any Wi-Fi auditing. Conclusion
Jose Alfredo Llerena (jllerenac) is an active contributor on GitHub , where he maintains repositories related to security scripts, network scanning tools like , and Java-based projects. What Is the Wi-Fi Pineapple and How to Protect Against It
However, the consequences of misuse are severe. In a stark 2025 example, an Australian man was sentenced to for using a WiFi Pineapple to set up fake Wi-Fi networks in airports and on domestic flights. The device mimicked legitimate airport SSIDs to lure passengers. Once connected, victims were redirected to a phishing portal, where their social media and email credentials were harvested. The attacker then used these to access women's accounts and steal private, intimate images.
Due to hardware shortages and budget limitations, the cybersecurity community often splits between using native Hak5 hardware and building DIY open-source clones. Custom configurations like those found in the bridge the gaps between these approaches. What Is the Wi-Fi Pineapple and How to Protect Against It
// Supported Cameras
HotSpotter supports popular hobbyist thermal cameras out of the box. Don't see yours listed? Contact us — new camera support is actively being added. wifi pineapple jllerenac link
Compact 256×192 USB thermal camera. Plug-and-play UVC class device — no custom drivers required on Windows 10/11. Units are manufactured by Link-Card and may carry InfiRay sensors. Always ensure you have written permission before conducting
UVC · USBHigh-resolution USB thermal camera with vendor protocol. 640×512 native resolution. Requires USB 3.0 for full frame rate. In a stark 2025 example, an Australian man
Vendor Protocol · USB 3.0Compact 384×288 USB thermal camera with InfiRay sensor. UVC class device — works out of the box on Windows 10/11.
UVC · USBAdditional camera models are under development. Contact us with your camera model to request support.
Request via email// Pricing
Machine-locked license key. No account needed. Hardware sold separately — contact us to enquire.
HotSpotter Annual
Per year · Machine-locked · One seat
HotSpotter Lifetime
One-time · Machine-locked · One seat
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// Getting Started
Manual license activation keeps things simple and secure. No account needed.
Complete checkout and download the HotSpotter installer from the link in your confirmation email.
Install and launch HotSpotter. Open the License dialog from the Help menu and copy your unique Machine ID.
Email your Machine ID to [email protected]. Receive your license key within 24 hours. Enter it once and you're done.
// System Requirements
HotSpotter is a lightweight Windows desktop application with minimal dependencies.
Operating System
Windows 10 or 11
USB
USB 3.0 port
Camera
Supported thermal camera