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Hehe so many times I've done something similar. :P

geometrikal
– geometrikal

2014-05-25 08:14:47 +00:00
Commented May 25, 2014 at 8:14
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By the way, when checking connections it is always good to test for continuity from pin to pin. That way you pick up these kind of problems.

geometrikal
– geometrikal

2014-05-25 08:22:55 +00:00
Commented May 25, 2014 at 8:22
@geometrikal: how would I do that? I don't see how I could clip an alligator clip onto the tiny part of the DIP leg that sticks out of the breadboard.

Cactus
– Cactus

2014-05-25 08:52:10 +00:00
Commented May 25, 2014 at 8:52
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Buy a multimeter with probes (e.g. thomasnet.com/articles/image/digital-multimeter.jpg). Can get a cheap set for < $20. Pretty handy for troubleshooting.

geometrikal
– geometrikal

2014-05-25 08:57:50 +00:00
Commented May 25, 2014 at 8:57

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