The output lines in a GPIO subsystem are limited to a maximum current of 6 
mA. The users/students should know that they need a low power/current LED 
for your circuit.

The value of the current limiting resistor depends on the threshold voltage 
of the LED, which depends on the LED color. 220Ω is OK for a blue LED, but 
too small for ie. an orange LED with 1V65 threshold / 6mA. This may damage 
the LED, or - most likely - the output line in the GPIO subsystem (= the BB 
CPU).

Regards

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