Note that there are only 24 values in each decade — and you probably already know most values. 5 & 6 band resistors While I quickly learned the very useful 4band resistor color codes, I never really ...

One of the first things you learn in electronics is how to identify a resistor’s value. Through-hole resistors have color codes, and that’s generally where beginners begin. But why are they ...

Discover how resistors convert electrical energy into heat, how different materials affect resistance levels, and how color codes are used to identify resistor values in electronics.

The colors correspond to the values used in the Resistor Color Code. In the picture above the clock is displaying 5:26 (that’s supposed to be a red band but the camera didn’t pick it up too well).