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 Adafruit Python BMP
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+This library has been deprecated!
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+the bmp085 and bmp180 are no longer made, and are replaced by the bmp280 + friends
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+we are now only using our circuitpython sensor libraries in python
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+we are leaving the code up for historical/research purposes but archiving the repository.
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+check out this guide for using the bmp280 with python!
+https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-bmp280-barometric-pressure-plus-temperature-sensor-breakout
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+Adafruit Python BMP
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 Python library for accessing the BMP series pressure and temperature sensors like the BMP085/BMP180 on a Raspberry Pi or Beaglebone Black.
 
 Designed specifically to work with the Adafruit BMP085/BMP180 pressure sensors ----> https://www.adafruit.com/products/1603
 
-To install, download the library by clicking the download zip link to the right and unzip the archive somewhere on your Raspberry Pi or Beaglebone Black.  Then execute the following command in the directory of the library:
+To install, download the library by clicking the download zip link to the right and unzip the archive somewhere on your Raspberry Pi or Beaglebone Black.  Then execute the following command in the directory of the library:~~
 
 ````
 sudo python setup.py install