diff --git a/blinka.py b/blinka.py
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+#!/usr/bin/env python
+import adafruit_max31855
+from digitalio import DigitalInOut
+
+try:
+    import board
+except NotImplementedError:
+    print("not running on Raspberry PI, assuming simulation")
+
+
+spi = board.SPI()
+cs = DigitalInOut(board.D5)
+sensor = adafruit_max31855.MAX31855(spi, cs)
+print(sensor.temperature)