diff --git a/external_samples/color_range_sensor.py b/external_samples/color_range_sensor.py
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+# @license
+# Copyright 2025 Porpoiseful LLC
+#
+# Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
+# you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
+# You may obtain a copy of the License at
+#
+#    https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
+#
+# Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
+# distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
+# WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
+# See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
+# limitations under the License.
+
+# @fileoverview This is a sample for a color/range sensor
+# @author alan@porpoiseful.com (Alan Smith)
+
+from component import Component, PortType, InvalidPortException
+from collections.abc import Protocol
+
+class DistanceCallable(Protocol):
+    def __call__(self, distance : float) -> None:
+        pass
+class ColorCallable(Protocol):
+    def __call__(self, hue : int, saturation : int, value : int) -> None:
+        pass
+
+class ColorRangeSensor(Component):    
+    def __init__(self, ports : list[tuple[PortType, int]]):
+        portType, port = ports[0]
+        if portType != PortType.I2C_PORT:
+            raise InvalidPortException
+        self.port = port
+    def get_manufacturer(self) -> str:   
+        return "REV Robotics" 
+    def get_name(self) -> str:  
+        return "Color Sensor v3"
+    def get_part_number(self) -> str:  
+        return "REV-31-1557"
+    def get_url(self) -> str:  
+        return "https://www.revrobotics.com/rev-31-1557"
+    def get_version(self) -> tuple[int, int, str]: 
+        return (1, 0, "")
+    def stop(self) -> None:
+        # send stop command to sensor
+        pass
+    def reset(self) -> None:
+        pass
+    def get_connection_port_type(self) -> list[PortType]:
+        return [PortType.I2C_PORT]
+    def periodic(self) -> None:
+        pass
+
+    # Component specific methods
+    def get_color_rgb(self) -> tuple[int, int, int]:
+        '''gets the color in rgb (red, green, blue)'''
+        pass
+    def get_color_hsv(self) -> tuple[int, int, int]:
+        '''gets the color in hsv (hue, saturation, value)'''
+        pass
+    def get_distance_mm(self) -> float:
+        '''gets the distance of the object seen'''
+        pass
+
+    def register_when_less_than_distance(self, distance : float, 
+                                               callback: DistanceCallable) -> None:
+        '''Event when item is seen closer than a distance'''
+        self.less_than_distance_callback = callback
+
+    def register_when_hue_in_range(self, min_hue : int, 
+                                         max_hue : int, 
+                                         callback: ColorCallable) -> None:
+        '''Event when hue is in range'''
+        self.hue_in_range_callback = callback
+
+    def register_when_saturation_in_range(self, min_saturation : int, 
+                                                max_saturation : int, 
+                                                callback : ColorCallable) -> None:
+        '''Event when saturation is in range'''
+        self.saturation_in_range_callback = callback
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diff --git a/external_samples/component.py b/external_samples/component.py
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+# @license
+# Copyright 2025 Porpoiseful LLC
+#
+# Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
+# you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
+# You may obtain a copy of the License at
+#
+#    https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
+#
+# Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
+# distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
+# WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
+# See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
+# limitations under the License.
+
+# @fileoverview This is an abstract class for all components
+# @author alan@porpoiseful.com (Alan Smith)
+
+from abc import ABC, abstractmethod
+from enum import Enum
+from collections.abc import Protocol
+
+class EmptyCallable(Protocol):
+    def __call__(self) -> None:
+        pass
+class PortType(Enum):
+    CAN_PORT = 1
+    SMART_IO_PORT = 2
+    SMART_MOTOR_PORT = 3
+    SERVO_PORT = 4
+    I2C_PORT = 5
+    USB_PORT = 6
+
+class InvalidPortException(Exception):
+    pass
+
+# This is an abstract class
+class Component(ABC):
+    @abstractmethod
+    def __init__(self, ports : list[tuple[PortType, int]]):
+        pass
+    # This is the manufacturer of the component
+    @abstractmethod
+    def get_manufacturer(self) -> str:   
+        pass 
+    # This is the name of the component
+    @abstractmethod
+    def get_name(self) -> str:  
+        pass
+    # This is the part number of the component
+    @abstractmethod
+    def get_part_number(self) -> str:  
+        pass
+    # This is the URL of the component
+    @abstractmethod
+    def get_url(self) -> str:  
+        pass
+    # This is the version of the software (returned as a (major, minor, revision) tuple where 
+    # major and minor are positive integers
+    # revision can be an empty string or specify small changes that are less than a
+    # minor revision
+    @abstractmethod
+    def get_version(self) -> tuple[int, int, str]: 
+        pass
+    
+    # This stops all movement (if any) for the component
+    @abstractmethod
+    def stop(self) -> None:
+        pass
+
+    # This performs any reset required (if any) at the beginning of each opmode
+    # This might remove any registered callbacks
+    @abstractmethod
+    def reset(self) -> None:
+        pass
+
+    # This returns a list (can be empty, one, or multiple) of the ports this connects to
+    # of the PortType enumeration
+    @abstractmethod
+    def get_connection_port_type(self) -> list[PortType]:
+        pass
+
+    # This is called periodically when an opmode is running.   The component might use this
+    # to talk to hardware and then call callbacks
+    @abstractmethod
+    def periodic(self) -> None:
+        pass
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diff --git a/external_samples/rev_touch_sensor.py b/external_samples/rev_touch_sensor.py
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+# @license
+# Copyright 2025 Porpoiseful LLC
+#
+# Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
+# you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
+# You may obtain a copy of the License at
+#
+#    https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
+#
+# Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
+# distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
+# WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
+# See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
+# limitations under the License.
+
+# @fileoverview This is a sample for a touch sensor
+# @author alan@porpoiseful.com (Alan Smith)
+
+from component import Component, PortType, InvalidPortException, EmptyCallable
+
+class RevTouchSensor(Component):
+    def __init__(self, ports : list[tuple[PortType, int]]):
+        self.is_pressed = None
+        portType, port = ports[0]
+        if portType != PortType.SMART_IO_PORT:
+            raise InvalidPortException
+        self.port = port
+    def get_manufacturer(self) -> str:   
+        return "REV Robotics" 
+    def get_name(self) -> str:  
+        return "Touch Sensor"
+    def get_part_number(self) -> str:  
+        return "REV-31-1425"
+    def get_url(self) -> str:  
+        return "https://www.revrobotics.com/rev-31-1425/"
+    def get_version(self) -> tuple[int, int, str]: 
+        return (1, 0, "")
+    def stop(self) -> None:
+        pass
+    def reset(self) -> None:
+        self.pressed_callback = None
+        self.released_callback = None
+        pass
+    def get_connection_port_type(self) -> list[PortType]:
+        return [PortType.SMART_IO_PORT]
+    def periodic(self) -> None:
+        old = self.is_pressed
+        self._read_hardware()
+        if old != self.is_pressed:
+            if self.is_pressed and self.pressed_callback:
+                self.pressed_callback()
+            elif old and self.released_callback:
+                self.released_callback()
+    def _read_hardware(self):
+        # here read hardware to get the current value of the sensor and set self.is_pressed
+        pass
+
+    def is_pressed(self) -> bool:
+        '''Returns if the touch sensor is pressed or not'''
+        return self.is_pressed
+    
+    # Events
+    def register_when_pressed(self, callback: EmptyCallable) -> None:
+        '''Event when touch sensor is pressed (after being not pressed)'''
+        self.pressed_callback = callback
+
+
+    def register_when_released(self, callback: EmptyCallable) -> None:
+        '''Event when touch sensor is released (after being pressed)'''
+        self.released_callback = callback
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diff --git a/external_samples/servo.py b/external_samples/servo.py
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+# @license
+# Copyright 2025 Porpoiseful LLC
+#
+# Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
+# you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
+# You may obtain a copy of the License at
+#
+#    https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
+#
+# Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
+# distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
+# WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
+# See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
+# limitations under the License.
+
+# @fileoverview This is a sample for a servo
+# @author alan@porpoiseful.com (Alan Smith)
+
+from component import Component, PortType, InvalidPortException
+
+class Servo(Component):    
+    def __init__(self, ports : list[tuple[PortType, int]]):
+        portType, port = ports[0]
+        if portType != PortType.SERVO_PORT:
+            raise InvalidPortException
+        self.port = port
+    def get_manufacturer(self) -> str:   
+        return "REV Robotics" 
+    def get_name(self) -> str:  
+        return "SRS Servo"
+    def get_part_number(self) -> str:  
+        return "REV-41-1097"
+    def get_url(self) -> str:  
+        return "https://www.revrobotics.com/rev-41-1097/"
+    def get_version(self) -> tuple[int, int, str]: 
+        return (1, 0, "")
+    def stop(self) -> None:
+        # De-energize servo port
+        pass
+    def reset(self) -> None:
+        pass
+    def get_connection_port_type(self) -> list[PortType]:
+        return [PortType.SERVO_PORT]
+    def periodic(self) -> None:
+        pass
+
+    # Component specific methods
+    def set_position(self, pos: float) -> None:
+        '''Set the servo to a position between 0 and 1'''
+        # sends to the hardware the position of the servo
+        pass
+    def set_angle_degrees(self, angle: float) -> None:
+        '''Set the servo to an angle between 0 and 270'''
+        self.set_position(angle / 270.0)
+    
+    
+    
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diff --git a/external_samples/smart_motor.py b/external_samples/smart_motor.py
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+# @license
+# Copyright 2025 Porpoiseful LLC
+#
+# Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
+# you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
+# You may obtain a copy of the License at
+#
+#    https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
+#
+# Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
+# distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
+# WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
+# See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
+# limitations under the License.
+
+# @fileoverview This is a sample for a smart motor
+# @author alan@porpoiseful.com (Alan Smith)
+from component import Component, PortType, InvalidPortException
+
+class SmartMotor(Component):    
+    def __init__(self, ports : list[tuple[PortType, int]]):
+        portType, port = ports[0]
+        if portType != PortType.SMART_MOTOR_PORT:
+            raise InvalidPortException
+        self.port = port
+    def get_manufacturer(self) -> str:   
+        return "REV Robotics" 
+    def get_name(self) -> str:  
+        return "DC Motor"
+    def get_part_number(self) -> str:  
+        return "REV-xx-xxxx"
+    def get_url(self) -> str:  
+        return "https://www.revrobotics.com/rev-xx-xxxx"
+    def get_version(self) -> tuple[int, int, str]: 
+        return (1, 0, "")
+    def stop(self) -> None:
+        # send stop command to motor
+        pass
+    def reset(self) -> None:
+        pass
+    def get_connection_port_type(self) -> list[PortType]:
+        return [PortType.SMART_MOTOR_PORT]
+    def periodic(self) -> None:
+        pass
+
+    # Component specific methods
+    def set_speed(self, speed: float) -> None:
+        '''Set the motor to a speed between -1 and 1'''
+        # TODO: send to the hardware the speed of the motor
+        pass
+
+    def set_angle_degrees(self, angle: float) -> None:
+        '''Set the motor to an angle between 0 and 360'''
+        pass
+    
+    def get_num_relative_encoder_ticks(self) -> int:
+        '''Get the number of relative motor ticks since reset of encoder'''
+        pass
+    
+    def get_angle_degrees(self) -> float:
+        '''Get the angle position of the motor'''
+        pass
+    
+    def reset_relative_encoder(self) -> None:
+        '''Reset the relative encoder value to 0'''
+        pass
+    
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