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 ## Step 2: Configure
 
-Pull together the Viam {{< glossary_tooltip term_id="resource" text="resources" >}} you want to use by [configuring your smart machine](/build/configure/).
+Select the Viam {{< glossary_tooltip term_id="resource" text="resources" >}} you want to use and integrate them by [configuring your smart machine](/build/configure/).
 
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-If a component or service you want to use for your project is not natively supported, see the [modular resource registry](/registry/).
+If a component or service you want to use for your project is not natively supported, see whether it is supported as a {{< glossary_tooltip term_id="modular resource" text="modular-resource" >}} in the [registry](/registry/) or build your own modular resource.
 
 ## Step 3: Program