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+OpenSCAD MCAD Library
+=====================
+
+This library contains components commonly used in designing and moching up mechanical designs. It is currently unfinished and still undergoing considerable API changes however many things are already working.
+
+This library is dual licensed under the GPL 3.0 and the GNU Lesser General Public License as per http://creativecommons.org/licenses/LGPL/2.1/ .
+
+Currently Provided Tools:
+	- gear(number_of_teeth, circular_pitch OR diametrial_pitch, pressure_angle OPTIONAL, clearance OPTIONAL)
+	- stepper_motor_mount(nema_standard, slide_distance OPTIONAL, mochup OPTIONAL)
+
+Tools for creating metric and imperial bolt/nut holes as well as standard/custom bearings are here but are not as usable as those listed above.
+
+You are welcome to fork this project in github and request pulls. I will try to accomidade the community as much as possible in this.