user9826: I have an old RC helicopter controller, but not the helicopter.  I recently purchased an Arduino Uno and would like to do something with LEDs(beside the on-board one built-in). Can I use an LED from the controller, that is already soldered in, cut it free and plug into my breadboard.
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I have no experience in soldering and don't own a soldering iron.

user368: Yes, you can. For convenience, cut a bit shorter the lead on the side of the package where the flat part is so that you can identify the leads easier.


9826: <p>I have an old RC helicopter controller, but not the helicopter.  I recently purchased an Arduino Uno and would like to do something with LEDs(beside the on-board one built-in). Can I use an LED from the controller, that is already soldered in, cut it free and plug into my breadboard.</p>

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<p>I have no experience in soldering and don't own a soldering iron.</p>
 368: <p>Yes, you can. For convenience, cut a bit shorter the lead on the side of the package where the flat part is so that you can identify the leads easier.</p>

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