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 # DmxMaster
 
-An archive of the DmxMaster library for the Arduino DMX shield by Tinkerkit
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+An archive of the DmxMaster library for the Arduino DMX shield by Tinkerkit
+
+ORIGINAL README:
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+DmxSimple
+---------
+
+Simple DMX master library for Arduino (TM)
+
+
+Originally written by Tinker.it Ltd 
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+
+DmxSimple v3 release:
+  Changes from v2 to v3:
+    Optimised interrupt routine now supports serial baud rates up to 115200.
+    DMX output pin can be changed with the DmxMaster.usePin() function.
+    Automatic support for future clock rates and pin mappings.
+    Syntax highlighting in Arduino editor fixed.
+    More comments added to FadeUp and SerialToDmx examples
+    FadeUp example now demonstrates all DmxMaster functions.
+    Release notes file added. (For older revisions, see SVN log on Google Code)