Make ConstantSensor emit its value without delay to initialize the ou…

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SignalK · Apr 29, 2024 · 08c1ce3 · 08c1ce3
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diff --git a/src/sensesp/sensors/constant_sensor.h b/src/sensesp/sensors/constant_sensor.h
@@ -57,6 +57,10 @@ class ConstantSensor : public Sensor<T> {
       : Sensor<T>(config_path), value_{value}, send_interval_{send_interval} {
     this->load_configuration();
 
+    // Emit the initial value once to set the output
+    ReactESP::app->onDelay(0,
+                            [this]() { this->emit(value_); });
+    // Then, emit the value at the specified interval
     ReactESP::app->onRepeat(send_interval_ * 1000,
                             [this]() { this->emit(value_); });
   }