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  • As joan points out, the statement "Arduino pins more or less follow the input voltages" is false. Arduino input voltages are variable and the pins regulated. For a 5V model you need to use at least 5V input for correct functioning. Also worth noting that an MC != a SoC, although there are similarities and the latter term is sort of ambiguous/conceptual. Commented May 2, 2016 at 15:10
  • @goldilocks Clarified. I meant VCC. Commented May 2, 2016 at 16:51
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    "If I am supplying the Pi with 5V, why are the GPIO pins not 5V tolerant?" - For the very same reason the Arduino GPIO is not 12V tolerant even when you power the board with 12V. Commented May 2, 2016 at 18:27
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    I think the title and content was just too SEO friendly. Commented Dec 21, 2017 at 16:16