# ACROME SMD SMD (Smart Motion Devices) is a **modular** product platform designed to simplify the develop of robotics and automation systems in terms of **electronics, software and mechanics**.

You can **design and build** many different robotic systems using the wide range of SMD products. **Robust and modular** hardware allows repeated use for different needs and scenarios

SMD is suitable for users of all levels, from **beginners to professionals**.The SMD platform has libraries for different coding languages. Therefore, you can constantly use the SMD platform as you develop yourself in the field of robotics


Operating System / Environment	Compatible Gateway	Notes
Windows 10 / 11	USB Gateway	Ideal for development with GUI, SDK, Blockly, ROS support limited(via WSL/Docker)
macOS 11+	USB Gateway	Supports serial comm. via USB, Blockly Support, ROS support limited(via Docker)
Ubuntu / Debian / Arch	USB Gateway	Perfect for ROS, scripting, SDK, Blockly Support
Raspberry Pi OS / Ubuntu	USB Gateway	Lightweight, Python & Blockly ready, Blockly Support, ROS support
JetPack (Ubuntu)	USB Gateway	AI + motion fusion, ROS support, Blockly Support
Arduino IDE	Arduino Gateway	Basic UART, embedded control
Arduino / MicroPython	Arduino Gateway	UART-over-USB, wireless use
STM32CubeIDE / PlatformIO	Manual UART Wiring	Advanced only, manual UART
Arduino IDE / PlatformIO	Arduino Gateway	Fast embedded control
Debian Linux	USB Gateway	Industrial Linux robotics, Blockly Support, ROS support

**Note:** The table above applies to all products in the **SMD family**, including SMD Red, SMD Blue, and SMD Green.

Electronic components of the SMD platform are divided into three groups: **Gateway modules, Motor Driver Cards** and **Add-on Modules**.While gateway modules provide connection with the computer or Arduino, the motor driver cards drive different types of motors. Add-on modules connected to motor driver cards collect data from the environment with various sensors and components and give feedback.

With USB Gateway and Arduino Gateway, you can connect SMD products to **Raspberry Pi, Jetson, PC** and **Arduino**. SMD motor driver cards drive the motor with the **processor** on it. This alleviates the **processing load** of the connected computer or microcontrollers.

SMD cards can be connected to each other in a **daisychain**. While motor driver cards communicate with the **RS485** protocol, add-on modules connected to the driver cards communicate with the **I2C** protocol.

SMD mechanical parts consist of **plates, joints, wheels** and **mounts**. By combining these parts, you can quickly implement your projects. When designing mechanical parts, responding to the **user's demands** and **long-term use** were prioritized. \

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