[NTLK] Newton IR receiver test?

[Craig Bradley]

This is a great little hack. I will check it out. Basically I want to check if the IR emitters on my home automation hub are sending. 

//Craig

Sent from my iPhone 16 Pro Max

> On 20 Mar 2025, at 6:42 AM, Doug <ispinn at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
>> 
>> I am setting up some home
>> automation and want to see
>> if some of the IR emitters are
>> working. Can the Newton do
>> this?
> 
>> //Craig
> 
> I'm not sure if you're asking if a particular transmitting device is
> working, or if you're confirming a PCB's specific IR component is
> transmitting correctly.
> 
> Pointing an IR transmitter toward any mobile device's camera will display a
> change in brightness in the component's face when its transmitters are
> functioning. There are plenty of YouTube videos on this as well.
> 
> It's just a good tip to have in your back pocket.
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