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+# PiLiDAR - Hardware
+
+This repository contains the hardware design files and related resources for the PiLiDAR project.
+
+## Overview
+
+PiLiDAR-Hardware is part of the PiLiDAR initiative and provides all the necessary hardware documentation, schematics, and resources needed for building and developing with PiLiDAR systems.
+
+## Repository Structure
+
+- **CAD/**: CAD design files for PiLiDAR hardware components.  
+  - View and edit with [FreeCAD](https://www.freecad.org/) or [KiCad](https://www.kicad.org/).
+- **Datasheets/**: Datasheets for hardware components used in the project.
+- **FDM/**: Files related to Fused Deposition Modeling (3D printing).  
+  - Open, view, or slice with [Ultimaker Cura](https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura/) or [PrusaSlicer](https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/).
+- **Fritzing/**: Fritzing project files and diagrams for prototyping.  
+  - Explore with the [Fritzing](https://fritzing.org/) application.
+- **images/**: Reference images and diagrams.
+- **.gitignore**: Git configuration to exclude certain files/folders from version control.
+- **LICENSE.md**: License information for this project.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+1. Clone the repository:
+   ```sh
+   git clone https://github.com/PiLiDAR/PiLiDAR-Hardware.git
+   ```
+2. Explore the hardware design files and documentation in the repository.
+
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the terms described in [LICENSE.md](LICENSE.md).
+
+## Contributing
+
+Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request if you have suggestions or improvements.
+
+---
+
+For more information, see:
+- PiLiDAR organization on GitHub: [https://github.com/PiLiDAR](https://github.com/PiLiDAR)
+- Ongoing discussion on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/LiDAR/comments/1hs6byu/pilidar_the_diy_opensource_3d_scanner_is_now/