Hi everyone! I have a very simple question. I've just read the following sentence on the Arduino UNO page : Supplying voltage via the 5V or 3.3V pins bypasses the regulator, and can damage your board. We don't advise it. What does this mean? -Supplying voltage to Arduino via the 5V or 3.3V pin…

"Supplying voltage via the 5V or 3.3V pins [...]" to what?

LarryD April 29, 2014, 5:47am 3

@Crossroads
Should this also be done on a Pro Mini also?

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