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+#datasheets
+
+Compoent datasheets organized by manufcturer-part-no.
+
+Structure matches 'parts/' for easy reference.
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+# Documentation
+
+Project documentation
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+#Hardware Files
+
+Kicad project files
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+# Component Library
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+# Release Files
+
+Generated manufacturing files for the current hardware revision.
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+# Automation Scripts
+
+Utility scripts for project management.