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+# Wilson2
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+This is the Wilson II - a reprap 3D printer based on Wilson TS
+
+The respository has these sub directories:
+
+    stl/ contains the STL files needed to build the printer
+    doc/ contains documentation, images, bom, etc.
+    scad/ contains the design files of those parts for which OpenSCAD was used.
+    sketchup/ contains the design files of those parts for which SketchUp was used.