The AVR has protection diodes on all inputs, and with 10k series resistors they’ll most likely survive ±10 V. But if you don’t trust yourself 
, adding external diodes won’t hurt.
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The AVR has protection diodes on all inputs, and with 10k series resistors they’ll most likely survive ±10 V. But if you don’t trust yourself , adding external diodes won’t hurt.