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Cyntech GPIO Breakout Paddle Board Review \u00bb RasPi.TV<\/a><\/p>\n

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Alex has been looking at the GPIO paddle board from UK-based supplier Cyntech. This is a GPIO breakout board with spring-loaded contacts grouped into three blocks for under \u00a36. Read the review here<\/p>\n

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