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 # PiHPL
 Haptic Passive Learning of Morse for the Raspberry Pi
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+# Objectives
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+This project aims to assist with learning morse via a raspberryPi with a haptic motor and some headphones.
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+# TODO
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+[ ] talk to motor controller
+[ ] record audio
+[ ] document hardware choices
+[ ] python async audio playing
+[ ] python library for motor controller
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