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+# README
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+This FabReader2 project repository was never used in a production case. It's therefore archived as it might help as reference for questions about sofware, hardware and firmware.
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+Please see also:
+* [FabReader Version 1](https://gitlab.com/fabinfra/fabhardware/fabreader)
+* [FabReader Version 3](https://gitlab.com/fabinfra/fabhardware/fabreader3)
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