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===== Introduction ===== | ===== Introduction ===== | ||
- | An electrical or electronic component that resists the flow of electrons in a circuit. | + | A resistor is an electrical or electronic component that **resists** the flow of electrons in a circuit. |
There are several types of resistors including carbon, ceramic, fixed wirewound, variable wirewound, stationary adjustable wirewound and forms of integrated circuits. | There are several types of resistors including carbon, ceramic, fixed wirewound, variable wirewound, stationary adjustable wirewound and forms of integrated circuits. | ||
- | How much a resistor impedes the current flow is called resistance and is measured in ohms. Most resistors have a fixed value as to how much resistance they will display. Wattage, qualities and tolerance values vary according to needs. | + | How much a resistor impedes the current flow is called **resistance** and is measured in **ohms**. Most resistors have a fixed value as to how much resistance they will display. Wattage, qualities and tolerance values vary according to needs. |
- | ===== MIDIbox related ===== | + | Most of the resistors used in the MBHP hardware platform are 1/4W 5% tolerance. |
- | Most of the resistors used in the MBHP hardware platform are 1/4W 5% tolerance | + | You should buy a bunch of resistors @ Ebay , this is a costless investment you will find very useful in the end! |
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+ | <wrap tip>[[parts_faq#what_wattage_resistors_should_i_buy|Resistor Wattage?]]</wrap> | ||
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+ | =====Resistor Specifications===== | ||
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+ | * Ohms | ||
+ | * Tolerance | ||
+ | * Wattage rating | ||
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+ | =====Resistor Color Code===== | ||
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+ | {{ :neonking:resistor-color-code.jpg?direct |}} |