What If It Doesn’t Work?
Building your own electronics devices isn’t rocket science, but it’s not extremely simple, either. If you’ve never worked with a breadboard, LEDs, and resistors before, many things can and will go wrong. Even if you have a lot of experience, you’ll still make mistakes.
If something doesn’t work as expected, don’t panic! Usually, the cause of the problem is very simple. The first thing you should check is whether you’ve connected all parts to the correct pins. Then you should check the direction of the LEDs. Also, make sure that all parts fit correctly into place. Plugging parts into breadboards can be tricky, especially when the breadboard is new.
Don’t forget to plug in the power supply, and don’t proceed with your ...
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