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+# Xpin Source Files
+
+This repository contains the source files for the Xpin hardware project.
+
+## Included Files
+
+The following design documentation is included in this repository:
+
+- Schematics
+- Assembly drawings
+- Bill of Materials (BOM) files
+
+## Not Included
+
+The following files are **not** included in this repository:
+
+- Original EDA files
+- Gerber files
+- Pick and Place (PnP) files
+
+## Purpose
+
+This repository is intended to provide the design documentation required for review, reference, and collaboration while excluding original design files and manufacturing output files.
+
+## Support
+
+If you need assistance with the files in this repository, please contact **brett_davis_pinball@proton.me**.
+
+Support is provided on a limited basis, and response times may vary.