Olin Lathrop wrote:
> Most of the
> time you'll cause more trouble than you solve trying to make things idiot
> proof. =A0Idiots can be very clever.
>
> I would not add any series resistors on the generic board. =A0Add them as
> needed in particular applications. =A0In reality, PICs and most other dig=
ital
> logic can tolerate a output tied to the opposite rail without getting
> damaged, at least for a few seconds.

Yes, digital I/O ports are current-limited.

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