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+name: Custom issue template
+about: Describe this issue template's purpose here.
+
+---
+
+**NOTE:  If you are seeking help or have questions, this is NOT the place to do it.**  For questions and support, jump on Gitter and ask away.  
+[![Gitter](https://badges.gitter.im/Join%20Chat.svg)](https://gitter.im/Makuna/NeoPixelBus?utm_source=badge&utm_medium=badge&utm_campaign=pr-badge)