Updated README -> README.md

README.md

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+Basic equipment list is below; current FAQ is hosted here: 
+https://kelpforest.org/projects/peristalticpump/index.html
+
+======================
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++ Peristaltic Liquid Pump (12VDC / 300mA) with Silicone Tubing
++ 12VDC Adapter (leftover wall adapter) to power the motor
++ Programmable device to control motor activity:
++++ [Option 1] Raspberry Pi Model B
++++ [Option 2] Arduino Uno (Or Similar) 
++++ [Option 3] Your alternative controller of choice.
++ Some way of routing power to/driving the motor:
++++ [Option 1] L293D [ http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/l293d.pdf ]
++++ [Option 2: Arduino Only] Seeed Studio Motor Shield (or other shield)
++++ [Option 3: Raspberry Pi Only] Gertboard 
++++ [Option 4] Power Transistor
++ [Optional] Momentary Push Button/Switch for manual fluid delivery
++ [Optional] Something to house the components (I like OpenBeam or MakerSlide)

README.txt

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-Basic equipment list is below; current FAQ is hosted here: 
-https://kelpforest.org/projects/peristalticpump/index.html
-
-- Peristaltic Liquid Pump (12VDC / 300mA) with Silicone Tubing
-  [ http://www.adafruit.com/products/1150 ]
-- 12VDC Adapter (leftover wall adapter) to power the motor
-- Programmable device to control motor activity:
-- - - [Option 1] Raspberry Pi Model B 
-       [ http://www.newark.com/jsp/search/productdetail.jsp?sku=43W5302 ]
-- - - [Option 2] Arduino Uno (Or Similar) 
-       [ http://arduino.cc/en/Main/arduinoBoardUno ]
-- - - [Option 3] Your alternative controller of choice.
-- Some way of routing power to/driving the motor:
-- - - [Option 1] L293D 
-       [ http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/l293d.pdf http://www.adafruit.com/products/807 ]
-- - - [Option 2: Arduino Only] Seeed Studio Motor Shield (or any motor shield that fits) 
-       [ http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/motor-shield-p-913.html ]
-- - - [Option 3: Raspberry Pi Only] Gertboard 
-       [ http://www.newark.com/jsp/search/productdetail.jsp?sku=46W9829 ]
-- - - [Option 4] Power Transistor
-- [Optional] Momentary Push Button/Switch for manual fluid delivery
-- [Optional] Something to house the components (I like OpenBeam or MakerSlide)