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title: About Qwiic
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- [Compatible Arduino products](#compatible-arduino-products)
- [Modulino Nodes and Qwiic compatibility](#modulino-nodes-and-qwiic-compatibility)

Qwiic is a system of breakout modules and development boards that use a specific connector for easy I2C communication.

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.

## 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.


- [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


## Modulino Nodes and Qwiic compatibility{#modulino-nodes-and-qwiic-compatibility}

Modulino nodes are compatible with the entire Qwiic ecosystem, both mechanically and electrically. They can be connected in series with other Qwiic components. This setup uses I2C communication, making it simple to add multiple devices without complex wiring.