From what, to what?
From the top to the middle ring, or from the tip to the base..?
From the base to the middle ring?
Are you using a digital or analogue meter?
Is this resistance you are measuring, or did you use the diode test?
Where did you get the idea of using IR Leds like this?
The picture you posted didn't show anything connected to the base... The base is connected to that large unused tab.
The middle and tip are connected to the much smaller tabs that are hidden in the solder.
The 2000 is most likely for resistance, but that depends on the layout of the meter... it should be grouped together with various other numbers and labelled with a symbol or letter.
V, Ω, AC, DC, etc...
It occurs to me that the wiring between the left an right channels is probably done intentionally. Then, if you put out complementary signals to the two channels you can get twice the voltage difference you would get from either channel to ground.
Pavle, can you point us to where you learned to do this and what app you are using to run the remote control?
Bob
Pavle, can you point us to where you learned to do this and what app you are using to run the remote control?
Bob
@Gryd3 I am using Zaza remote:
http://makeitatyourlibrary.org/technology/iphone-camera-remote#.VrEyfxmVPqB
http://justinview.com.au/2011/06/diy-iphone-ir-dongle/
http://bitshift.bplaced.net/en/dslr-remote/hardware/infrared---passive.htm
http://www.wegroo.com/photoirmote/diyirmitter/compact-irmitter/
http://makeitatyourlibrary.org/technology/iphone-camera-remote#.VrEyfxmVPqB
http://justinview.com.au/2011/06/diy-iphone-ir-dongle/
http://bitshift.bplaced.net/en/dslr-remote/hardware/infrared---passive.htm
http://www.wegroo.com/photoirmote/diyirmitter/compact-irmitter/
Thank you for the sources.
The steps you are doing are correct, but you need to take extra care...
If any solder accidentally joins the wrong legs of the LEDs, or accidentally touches more than one of the tabs on the 3.5mm plug, you will end up with a faulty device.
This is most likely the problem.
One of those links also show which parts of the plug should be used.. The Tip and the Ring... the base should not be used... and measuring the Base and any other part of that device with a multi-meter set to Ω should show -, 0L, Infinite, or Open... or quite frankly, won't change from what the meter looks like sitting on the desk. The reading you got earlier showed a fault... that glob of solder is touching more than it should.
What setting were you using on your meter?
Ω?
Do you have a Diode test on your meter?
When set to Ω, the Base(Sleeve) and the tip, or the Base(Sleeve) and the ring should not cause a change on the meter... it should not show a number, and it should not show 0.000
When set to Ω, the Tip and Ring *might* show a number, or might not change... this is due to how LEDs work and the voltage the meter operates with when 'testing resistance'. This should also not read 0.000
If you have a 'Diode' test feature, that would be the most reliable way to check between the Tip and Ring.
If at any-time you get a reading of 0.000 on Ω, then something is 'shorted' or touching that shouldn't.
If the meter does not change, then that means that electricity is not flowing. This is a good thing when testing the Base(Sleeve) and any other part... although when testing LEDs or the 'Tip to Ring' it can be confusing. If the voltage to an LED is not high enough, it won't turn on and will not conduct electricity.
@Gryd3 I was using Ω on multimeter.
I don't have diode test on my multimeter.
What should I select on multimeter: http://postimg.org/image/n4qbktth7/
I don't have diode test on my multimeter.
What should I select on multimeter: http://postimg.org/image/n4qbktth7/
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Please look at the icon I shared earlier for the 'diode' test on the meter. It does indeed look like you have it.
This should be all you need to finish your project. Use the rules I stated previously to make sure that ONLY the Tip and Ring are connected to anything, and that the Tip and Ring are not Shorted out to each other (should not read 0.00 when measuring Ohms)
Did you try setting the meter to point to the little diode icon I mentioned earlier?
It sounds like they are shorted together... probably from too much solder on the tabs..
I would suggest you re-make the device... or remove the LEDs and make absolutely sure that NO solder is touching both tabs at the same time...
