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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.

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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/