Introduction
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about kode, the kode dot and kodeOS.
kode.
What is kode?
What is kode?
kode is your open source community to learn, build and create your ideas.The pillars of the community are the passion for technology, practical learning and collaboration.
How can I join the community?
How can I join the community?
The kode community is in constant growth and we meet in Discord. Joining and participating in the community is totally free.
kode dot
What is the kode dot?
What is the kode dot?
The kode dot is a one-in-all, pocket-sized device with AI capabilities, designed to facilitate the learning and prototyping of electronics and embedded systems.It integrates all the hardware needed to create your projects and is powered by kodeOS, our open source operating system, that allows you to save your codes in applications and share them with the community.
Where can I buy the kode dot?
Where can I buy the kode dot?
We are preparing the sale of the kode dot on Kickstarter. Prepare to buy yours on September 1st.
How is the kode dot programmed?
How is the kode dot programmed?
Connect the kode dot to your computer and program the code with your favorite IDE, as if it were any other board. Automatically kodeOS will give you the possibility of running the code or creating an application.
kodeOS
What is kodeOS?
What is kodeOS?
kodeOS is the operating system of the kode dot. It is completely free and open source and allows you to save your codes in applications and share them with the community.Additionally, you can upload applications created by the community to your kode dot to expand its functionalities.
Is kodeOS pre-installed on the kode dot?
Is kodeOS pre-installed on the kode dot?
Yes! kodeOS is pre-installed on the kode dot, so as soon as you take it out of the box you can use the applications that come with it.
If I delete kodeOS, how can I recover it?
If I delete kodeOS, how can I recover it?
If you delete kodeOS, you can recover it by re-programming it with the kode desktop application.
Módulos Externos
What connector do the external modules use?
What connector do the external modules use?
Currently, in kode we have developed four external modules to make use of the upper 20-pin connector of the kode dot. All use a male pin connector of 2x10 with a 2.54mm pitch.
Can I create a custom module?
Can I create a custom module?
Yes, the kode dot is designed so that you can create your own external modules easily. Currently we have a template developed for KiCAD with the correct connector and dimensions.
What is the purpose of the rear connector?
What is the purpose of the rear connector?
Via the rear magnetic connector, the kode dot can be charged and the i2c bus can be used. In the future it will make sense.