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Revision as of 16:00, 22 April 2013

Color Codes
It's the TMBG Dial-a-Song line, to save you some time.
Title text: It's the TMBG Dial-a-Song line, to save you some time.

Explanation

Resistors are an electronic component carrying color-coded bands indicating their value (measured in Ohms) and tolerance (e.g. 5%).