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Clarify configure.md components explanation
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JessamyT authored Dec 20, 2023
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<b>3. Configure your components</b><br><br>
<p>Each piece of your smart machine that is controlled by a computer is called a <i>component</i>. For example, if your smart machine includes a Raspberry Pi, a motor, and a camera, each of those is a component.</p>
<p>Each physical piece of your smart machine that is controlled by a computer is called a <i>component</i>. For example, if your smart machine includes a Raspberry Pi, a motor, and a camera, each of those is a component.</p>
<p>You need to <i><a href="/build/configure/">configure</a></i> your machine so that <code>viam-server</code> can interact with its hardware. Use the configuration builder tool in the Viam app to create a file that describes what hardware you are using and how it is connected.
For example, if you have a DC motor, follow the <a href="/components/motor/gpio/">corresponding configuration instructions</a> to tell the software which pins it is connected to.</p>
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