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## pinMode()

#### Description

Configures the specified pin to behave either as an input or an output. See the description of digital pins for details on the functionality of the pins.

As of Arduino 1.0.1, it is possible to enable the internal pullup resistors with the mode INPUT_PULLUP. Additionally, the INPUT mode explicitly disables the internal pullups.

#### Syntax

pinMode(pin, mode)

#### Parameters

pin: the number of the pin whose mode you wish to set

mode: INPUT, OUTPUT, or INPUT_PULLUP. (see the digital pins page for a more complete description of the functionality.)

#### Returns

None

#### Example

int ledPin = 13; // LED connected to digital pin 13
void setup()
{
pinMode(ledPin, OUTPUT); // sets the digital pin as output
}
void loop()
{
digitalWrite(ledPin, HIGH); // sets the LED on
delay(1000); // waits for a second
digitalWrite(ledPin, LOW); // sets the LED off
delay(1000); // waits for a second
}
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#### Note

The analog input pins can be used as digital pins, referred to as A0, A1, etc.

#### See also

- constants
- digitalWrite()
- digitalRead()
- Tutorial: Description of the pins on an Arduino board

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