What does it happen if I wanna use the digital pins 10, 11, 12, 13 as a output/input in my project with the ethernet shield plugged onto the UNO but without using the ethernet functions? I meant I wanna avoid plugging and unplugging the ethernet shield every time I don't wanna use it.

Question about Arduino Uno + Ethernet Shield pinout

system November 15, 2012, 3:34am 3

Ok... But is there any risk to damage the ethernet shield? Thanks paulS for your support!

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