The only real benefit I know if with using a resistor, if you accidentally set the pin to a high state, the pin will be fried due to a direct short to ground. With a resistor the current will be limited and prevent damage to the pin.
The only real benefit I know if with using a resistor, if you accidentally set the pin to a high state, the pin will be fried due to a direct short to ground. With a resistor the current will be limited and prevent damage to the pin.
Shawn
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