From c8bd72340c8eded236b0097b23a3ec0741225555 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Gregory Ballantine <gballantine@metaunix.net>
Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2026 00:43:34 -0400
Subject: [PATCH] Updating README with some basic setup instructions

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 # pico-thermo
 
-MicroPython app to read data from BME280 sensor and send it to Home Assistant
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+MicroPython app to read data from BME280 sensor and send it to Home Assistant
+
+## Running
+
+Flash your Raspberry Pi Pico with MicroPython.
+
+Copy `config.example.py` to `config.py` and edit the settings to match your environment.
+
+Copy `main.py` and `config.py` to the root of the filesystem on the Pico.
+
+Connect the BME280 sensor to your Pico and power on.
+
+Head on to your Home Assistant instance and enjoy!
+
+## License
+
+This project is made available under the BSD 3-Clause license.