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-# embroidered_resistor_generation
-This is a python tool to create flexible resistors using embroidery machines. 
+# EMBROIDERED ELECTRONIC RESISTOR GENERATION
+
+## Background / info
+This is part of a research project to develop flexible wearable electronics. 
+
+This python tool generates .exp files which are used by Melco, Bravo, and Bernina machines.
+
+Give the program input parameters such as target resistance and unit resistance of the conductive thread. The program will create a resistor to your specifications, save the .exp file, and show the generated resistor in a plot. 
+
+All parameters are adjustable, such as gap length between lines, stitch length, terminal pad length, etc. 
+
+## Links:
+View this site for a instructions on package use:
+https://www.appropedia.org/w/index.php?title=Embroidered_Electrical_Resistor_Generation
+
+Cloud manufacturing page for embroidered electronics:
+https://socl.frigate.me/
+(still in development, this resistor generation package will be added as a functionality to the website soon)
+
+Literature review on this and related technologies:
+https://www.appropedia.org/Open_Source_Wearable_Electronics_from_Embroidery_Machines_literature_review
+
+## Note
+(Requires libraries: numpy, math, matplotlib)
+(Made in Python 3.8, last edit May 2, 2021)