# Are the input pins so high resistance that resistors are not required?

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**Created:** [June 20, 2025, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/are-the-input-pins-so-high-resistance-that-resistors-are-not-required/1390146 "2025-06-20T17:45:38Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 24, 2025, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/are-the-input-pins-so-high-resistance-that-resistors-are-not-required/1390146/38 "2025-06-24T21:30:58Z")

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