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+/*
+  DigitalReadSerial
+ Reads a digital input on pin 2, prints the result to the serial monitor 
+ 
+ This example code is in the public domain.
+ */
+
+void setup() {
+  Serial.begin(9600);
+  pinMode(2, INPUT);
+}
+
+void loop() {
+  int sensorValue = digitalRead(2);
+  Serial.println(sensorValue, DEC);
+}
+
+
+