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+---
+name: New hardware request
+about: You'd like this software to support a piece of hardware that it doesn't already
+title: ''
+labels: new module, hardware, needs triage
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Hardware details**
+Details of the hardware you'd like us to support. Please include links to relevant datasheets and/or product pages.
+
+**Benefits**
+Please explain any features of this hardware that makes it worth using and supporting.
+
+**Python library**
+If you know of an existing Python library that offers support for this piece of hardware, please provide a link.
+
+**Context**
+Any other context you think might be useful.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/support-request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/support-request.md
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 name: Support request
 about: Need help setting up, configuring, or otherwise using the software
 title: ''
-labels: support, needs triage
+labels: needs triage, support
 assignees: ''
 
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