The reset button

[tatticus]

So what is the physical reset button actually for on the Arduino boards?

I've used a couple dozen BBB's in various art peices and anymore I don't even bother soldering in the reset button. My guess is possibly an Arduino's code will sometimes lock up and this will fix it? How would this be different from just unplugging the power supply and starting it back up though?

Am I tempting fate by omitting this button? Any ideas why I should have an acessible reset button?

[floresta]

So what is the physical reset button actually for on the Arduino boards?

It causes the processor to run it's code from the beginning, much like it does when you first apply power. This is important when you are troubleshooting code and less important in a finished product.

Don

[tatticus]

Thanks Don.
That's what I was thinking/hoping but I wanted a more expert opinion.

Since I install these BBB boards directly in my pieces I've started accumulating a little container full of parts I've deemed un-needed for my applications. Lots of headers, the led and it's resistor, the power jack, and these reset switches are all piling up now.

[steve smith]

Hello
you are right tatticus.
Since I install these BBB boards directly in my pieces I've started accumulating a little container full of parts I've deemed un-needed for my applications. Lots of headers, the led and it's resistor, the power jack, and these reset switches are all piling up now.
best regards
steve smith

[paul]

If you can't physically get to the reset switch it's useless for sure.

Paul

[Quirker]

Is there any workaround for this, Paul?

[paul]

Just add a switch somewhere on the piece and run wires back to where the missing reset switch is. If that's not the answer you were looking for, then you need to put a little more detail in your question please.