Quick question.. if I am messing around and need to make a minor change (moving something to a different pin for example), is it alright/safe for my unit to do this while the Arduino is powered? How about making other changes like plugging into power/ground.. etc. I can understand for more complicated things, this could produce undesired results, but how about for minor things?
Thanks in advance!
Circuit Changes while Powered
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Re: Circuit Changes while Powered
Many simple changes can be made without powering down the circuit. But some components are more sensitive than others. When connecting power & ground, it is usually better to connect the ground first. When in doubt, power everything down first.
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