> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.kode.diy/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Frequently Asked Questions

> Frequently asked questions about kode, the Kode Dot and kodeOS.

## kode.

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  <Accordion title="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.**
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How can I join the community?">
    The kode community is in **constant growth** and we meet in [Discord](TBD). Joining and participating in the community is **totally free.**
  </Accordion>
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## Kode Dot

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  <Accordion title="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.**
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.**
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.**
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## kodeOS

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  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.**
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## Módulos Externos

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  <Accordion title="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.**
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  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
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