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Datasheet new sections about Robot expandability (#1934)
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Co-authored-by: GDJose <jose.gdotel@gmail.com>
| Front PCB | 1 | Robot auxiliary PCB with additional sensors |
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| Front PCB | 1 |Robot auxiliary PCB with additional sensors|
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| ToF Distance Sensor | 1 | Time-of-Flight Distance sensor up to 350 cm , mounted on the Front PCB |
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| Line follower array | 1 | Line follower array made up of 3 phototransistors and 5 infrared LEDs, mounted on the front PCB |
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| Grove Connector | 2 | I2C Grove Connector to extend robot's capabilities |
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### Robot Expandability
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Alvik is a robot designed to be used in STEAM & Maker environments where openness and wide compatibility with other products and construction systems are key. Thanks to that Alvik's capabilities can be expanded with new sensors and actuators using the additional connectors on its back, and with additional mechanical extensions like Lego® Technic™ pieces or 3D printed/custom made parts. In the following sections we will explain how to expand Alvik's capabilities.
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#### Additional Connectors
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Alvik has a series of additional connectors to expand its possibilities located at the back of the robot:
<strong>Note:</strong> When connecting additional hardware to Alvik's connector, make sure each of the components connected has a unique I2C address to avoid connectivity issues.
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#### Lego® Technic™ Compatibility
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The robot is compatible with Lego® Technic™ pins to expand its body with new features and additional mechanisms.
To attach Lego® Technic™ pieces to Alvik's body use the widely available Lego® Technic™ Pegs. There are two Lego's compatible peg holes on each side of the robot as can be seen in the following image:
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#### M3 Screw Inserters Compatibility
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Alvik can be expanded with any additional hardware and pieces thanks to its four screw inserts present on each side of the robot. These inserts are compatible with M3 screws being the best way to expand the robot's possibilities using custom made or third-party pieces.
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<strong>Warning:</strong> The <strong>maximum screw length recommended is 10 mm (M3x10</strong> ). In case longer screws are used the robot could be damaged.
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## Device Operation
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### Getting Started - MicroPython
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