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## Sensors
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Alvik has five different sensors, all connected to the STM32 and accessible through the [APIs](https://docs.arduino.cc/tutorials/alvik/api-overview). For each sensor there is a test example program that you can find in the _examples_ folder in [this repository](https://github.com/arduino/arduino-alvik-mpy/tree/main/examples).
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Alvik includes a set of different sensors listed below, all connected to the STM32 and accessible through the [APIs](https://docs.arduino.cc/tutorials/alvik/api-overview). For each sensor there is test example program that you can find in the _examples_ folder in [this repository](https://github.com/arduino/arduino-alvik-mpy/tree/main/examples) for micropython and in [this repository](https://github.com/arduino-libraries/Arduino_AlvikCarrier/tree/main/examples) for C++.
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| **Sensor name** | **Part name** | **Test program name** |
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## Actuators
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### Motors and Encoders
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Alvik has two high-precision geared motors and two RGB LEDs. The motors are driven by the MAX22211 motor driver and include magnetic relative encoders for precise control.
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![Connectors Pinout](assets/datasheet_connectors.png)
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## What the Robot Includes
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The Arduino Alvik robot package includes the following items:
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- Alvik robot
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- USB-C® to USB-C® cable
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- Phillips screwdriver
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## Move Alvik!
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## Moving Alvik!
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## Move Alvik!
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Alvik is equipped with three ready-to-go examples. To choose one of the examples, just turn your Alvik ON, move the switch located at the bottom right corner of the robot to the right, wait until the LEDs turn blue and use the Up and Down buttons to pick one color, then hit the "tick" confirmation button.
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### Basic Touch Programming
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## Alvik First Use
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## Alvik's Firmware
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### Unboxing
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![Unboxing Alvik](assets/unboxing.jpg)
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To get started to play with Alvik you will need the following hardware and software:
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### Hardware Requirements
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- Alvik (x1)
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- Phillips Screwdriver (cross head)(optional) (x1)
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***Make sure the USB-C® cable you are using works with data lines, not only power lines***

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