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+# lcd1602
+
+This standalone program (with some bits of API in it) interfaces with
+an Arduino's ports to an LCD1602 display. The Makefile's `avrdude` port
+selection is set up for Linux (the build pipeline is probably generally
+helpful for similar projects).
+
+## license
+
+This repository is entirely under the GNU GPLv3.