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  // Helper function
  float average(uint16_t pin, unsigned int times) {  // Changed to uint16_t
    unsigned long readings = 0;
    for(int i=0; i<times; i++) readings += analogRead(pin);
    return readings / times;
  }

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//  JOYSTIC
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