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+X52 Pro MFD library
+===================
+
+This is a library which communicates using libusb-1.0 with the Saitek X52 Pro
+HOTAS. The library provides several functions to control the LEDs and MFD of
+the above HOTAS.
+
+# Supported functions
+
+* Set the LED state of all LEDs
+* Write text to each of the MFD lines
+* Set the date/time on the MFD
+* Make the clutch and hat LEDs blink
+* Display the "SHIFT" indicator in the MFD
+
+Note that when writing text to the MFD, the line length is limited to 16
+characters. While you can pass a longer string, the library will only consider
+the first 16 characters for writing to the display.