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+CTDoor
+
+Sketch for an Wemos D1 (ESP8266) which sends the state of the door (open, closed) and lock (unlocked, locked) to /homie/ctdoor/door and /homie/ctdoor/lock
+
+Usage:
+
+    Connect two micro switches or reed contacts
+    D5 -> Lock state detection
+    D6  -> Door state detection
+
+Uses Homie and OneButton Library.