Project 2: Spaceship Interface. LEDS not turning on!

pert:
You're much more likely to get help if you post the pictures right here on the forum so we don't have to go to another site. Here's a guide on how to do it:
http://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=364156

I'll do it for you this time.
Lawtown's pictures:



What happens if you power the LED directly on the breadboard, instead of using the Arduino's digital pins to switch it (still use the current limiting resistor)?

Thanks! Now the post looks much better! And well i'm just using a usb and my laptop as my power source not a battery pack or anything, so I don't think that would work right?