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+**The [RealtimeTTS](https://github.com/KoljaB/RealtimeTTS) and [RealtimeSTT](https://github.com/KoljaB/RealtimeSTT) libraries in the incoming 01-rewrite are thanks to the state-of-the-art voice interface work of [Kolja Beigel](https://github.com/KoljaB). Please star those repos and consider contributing to / utilizing those projects!**
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 # Hardware
 
 - The **01 Light** is an ESP32-based voice interface. Build instructions are [here](https://github.com/OpenInterpreter/01/tree/main/hardware/light). A list of what to buy [here](https://github.com/OpenInterpreter/01/blob/main/hardware/light/BOM.md).