// 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.
| Component | Windows | macOS | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) | macOS 10.13 High Sierra to Sonoma (Apple Silicon native) | | CPU | Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent | Intel Core i3 or Apple M1 | | RAM | 4 GB (8 GB recommended) | 4 GB (8 GB recommended) | | Storage | 6 GB for basic install (25 GB for full expansion) | Same | | Internet | Required for download and Custom Shop activation | Required |
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Do not look for a direct "SampleTank 4 CS.exe" file. IK Multimedia uses a central hub called . Download this tool from their "Support" or "Downloads" section.
Run the IK Product Manager installer. Once open, log in with your new account credentials.
Follow this exact guide to ensure a safe and successful installation. Always download directly from the official developer to avoid viruses or malware.
Head to the IK Multimedia website and register for a free account.
// 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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| Component | Windows | macOS | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) | macOS 10.13 High Sierra to Sonoma (Apple Silicon native) | | CPU | Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent | Intel Core i3 or Apple M1 | | RAM | 4 GB (8 GB recommended) | 4 GB (8 GB recommended) | | Storage | 6 GB for basic install (25 GB for full expansion) | Same | | Internet | Required for download and Custom Shop activation | Required |
If you are just starting your music production journey, the CS version is rarely a bottleneck. Many professional hit records have been made using stock sounds found in free workstations.
Do not look for a direct "SampleTank 4 CS.exe" file. IK Multimedia uses a central hub called . Download this tool from their "Support" or "Downloads" section.
Run the IK Product Manager installer. Once open, log in with your new account credentials.
Follow this exact guide to ensure a safe and successful installation. Always download directly from the official developer to avoid viruses or malware.
Head to the IK Multimedia website and register for a free account.
// 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. sampletank 4 cs free download
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. | Component | Windows | macOS | |
UVC · USBHigh-resolution USB thermal camera with vendor protocol. 640×512 native resolution. Requires USB 3.0 for full frame rate. IK Multimedia uses a central hub called
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