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   "Four plated Ø2.5 mounting holes at (±10.16, ±6.35) from the board centre: a 20.32 × 12.70 rectangle.",
   "Two STEMMA QT (JST SH 4-pin) connectors on the short edges, openings facing outward; 4.55 overall height.",
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