About Qwiic [HC-1624]#476
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| - [Alvik](https://docs.arduino.cc/tutorials/alvik/user-manual/#qwiic-connectors) | ||
| - [UNO R4 WiFi](https://docs.arduino.cc/tutorials/uno-r4-wifi/qwiic/#qwiic) | ||
| - [Modulinos (included in the Plug and Make Kit)](https://docs.arduino.cc/hardware/plug-and-make-kit/#features:~:text=Qwiic%20Connectors,building%20complex%20circuits.) |
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the plural of modulino is modulino nodes that way we keep the trademark, also add the trademark marking when you mention modulino
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| Wiring I2C devices can be complicated, but Qwiic simplifies this with pre-made cables, allowing you to connect additional sensors and actuators without soldering. You can chain devices together using a single cable, enabling them to work right away. | ||
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| ## Compatible Arduino products{#compatible-arduino-products} |
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I am not sure the title is compatible arduino products, because all are compatible, you just need a qwiic connector. also on may 21st we will launch the nano connector carrier, adding qwiic connector to the nano family
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@charlesbones I think a clearer phrasing could be "Arduino products with Qwiic connectors"
The connector is an important part of the standard. Without it, I would just call it I2C support.
But we can mention the possiblity of adding a connector to any Arduino board with I2C support.
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Great start! Start by looking at the comments I made.
When that's done, take a look at the ordering of the sections. Which information do we think is most important for the reader to find quickly? I'd consider including compatible products and basic usage early, and saving technical specifications and pinouts for later.
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| - [Technical Specifications](#technical-specifications) | ||
| - [Pinout](#pinout) | ||
| - [Daisy Chanining](£daisy-chaining) |
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| - [Daisy Chanining](£daisy-chaining) | |
| - [Daisy Chanining](#daisy-chaining) |
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| title: About Qwiic | ||
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As a rule, put the TOC after the opening paragraphs.
In this article, that will be immediatly before the "Technical Specification".
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| > [!CAUTION] | ||
| > **Qwiic is a 3.3V-only system.** | ||
| > Most Qwiic-enabled boards and sensors are not 5V tolerant. Connecting a 5V source to a Qwiic connector or using it with a 5V I2C bus without proper level shifting will likely damage your hardware. |
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Most Qwiic-enabled boards [...] are not 5V tolerant
UNO R4 and Nano R4 operate at 5 V, but have Qwiic connectors powered with 3.3 V.
I think this only becomes a risk when adding a Qwiic connector on your own, or when using level shifters?
In that case, the key message for a beginner using compatible products should be "use the qwiic connectors"
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