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+640 Python driver
+=======================
+
+Based on the [Adafruit Python Library for DC + Stepper Motor HAT](https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit-Motor-HAT-Python-Library)
+
+Python library for interfacing with the 640 Mk1 board for Raspberry Pi to control DC motors with speed control and Stepper motors with single, double, interleave and microstepping.
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+640 Python driver
+=======================
+
+Based on the [Adafruit Python Library for DC + Stepper Motor HAT](https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit-Motor-HAT-Python-Library)
+
+Python library for interfacing with the 640 Mk1 board for Raspberry Pi to control DC motors with speed control and Stepper motors with single, double, interleave and microstepping.