I don't understand why I need a resistor from an LED into ground if the LED is plugged into one of the pins. The Arduino is supplying power to the LED so surely it can withstand whatever the LED gives out when going into ground? Thanks in advance, ell.

Why Do I Need A Resistor

system December 12, 2010, 7:01am 8

Current limitation is the largest benefit.

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