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Merge pull request #79 from dhalbert/update-doc
no pulseio on certain boards; recommend modern sensors
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README.rst

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This is easily achieved by downloading
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`the Adafruit library and driver bundle <https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_Bundle>`_.
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This library uses the `pulseio` module in CircuitPython. As of CircuitPython 7.0.0, `pulseio` is
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no longer available on the smallest CircuitPython builds,
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such as the Trinket M0, Gemma M0, and Feather M0 Basic boards.
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You can substitute a more modern sensor, which will work better as well.
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See the guide `Modern Replacements for DHT11 and DHT22 Sensors
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<https://learn.adafruit.com/modern-replacements-for-dht11-dht22-sensors>`_
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for suggestions.
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Installing from PyPI
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* Please check the device datasheet for the appropriate value.
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* Be sure that you are running Buster Operating System.
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* Be sure that you are running the Buster Operating System.
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* Make sure that your user is part of the ``gpio`` group.
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Known Issues
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* Library may or may not work in Linux 64-bit platforms
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* Raspberry PI-ZERO does not provide reliable readings
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* The library may or may not work in Linux 64-bit platforms.
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* The Raspberry PI Zero does not provide reliable readings.
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* Readings in FeatherS2 does not work as expected.
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Using a more modern sensor will avoid these issues.
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See the guide `Modern Replacements for DHT11 and DHT22 Sensors
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<https://learn.adafruit.com/modern-replacements-for-dht11-dht22-sensors>`_.
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Basics
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