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+---
+name: Hardware bug report
+about: Create a hardware bug report to help us
+title: ''
+labels: bug, hardware
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Describe the bug**
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+**To Reproduce**
+Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+1. 
+2. 
+3. 
+
+**Expected behavior**
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+**Pictures**
+If applicable, add pictures to help explain your problem.
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context about the problem here.
+
+
+**Planktoscope version (please complete the following information):**
+ - Raspberry version: [e.g. Pi4]
+ - OS: [Custom or standard image]
+ - Stepper motor hat [e.g. Adafruit or other]
+ - Version [e.g. 2.0]
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+---
+name: Software bug report
+about: Create a report to help us
+title: ''
+labels: bug, software
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Describe the bug**
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+**To Reproduce**
+Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+1. Go to '...'
+2. Click on '....'
+3. Scroll down to '....'
+4. See error
+
+**Expected behavior**
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+**Screenshots**
+If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context about the problem here.