====== Resistor ======

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===== Introduction =====

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. 

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.

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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=====Resistor Specifications=====

  * Ohms
  * Tolerance
  * Wattage rating

=====Resistor Color Code=====

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