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Main issue\n   tracker**\n-  `Graviton \u003chttp://git.phrobo.net/cgit/graviton.git/\u003e`__ -\n   Internet+RPI network control, interactivity, and discoverability\n-  `Graviton-arduino \u003chttp://git.phrobo.net/cgit/graviton-arduino.git/\u003e`__ -\n    Port of Graviton to Arduino\n-  `gpiotty \u003chttps://github.com/phrobo/gpiotty\u003e`__ - RPI+ZigBee\n   connectivity\n\nThe Hardware\n============\n\n.. figure:: Skylighting_-_First_Blinkings.jpeg\n   :alt: Skylighting_-_First_Blinkings.jpeg\n\n   Skylighting\\_-\\_First\\_Blinkings.jpeg\nCurrently in the prototype stage, but here's what is allocated:\n\n-  Two XBee radios w/ USB serial boards\n-  Two RaspberryPIs with wifi dongles\n-  Three LED strips\n-  Two solar panels\n-  One battery\n\nThe Plan\n========\n\nThis is being developed by User:Tdfischer using the following\nmilestones. 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