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      "type": "enclosure",
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      "name": "Heltec Vision Master e290 Enclosure for Blackout Comms",
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      "date": "2025-12-30",
      "author": "Blackout Comms",
      "url": "https://www.printables.com/model/1400710-heltec-vision-master-e290-enclosure-for-blackout-c",
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  "source": {
    "path": "data/devices/heltec-e290/device.yaml",
    "updatedAt": "2026-08-05T14:13:46Z"
  },
  "vendorName": "Heltec Automation"
}