diff --git a/python/listen-for-shutdown.py b/python/listen-for-shutdown.py
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+++ b/python/listen-for-shutdown.py
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+#!/usr/bin/env python
+
+import RPi.GPIO as GPIO
+import subprocess
+
+GPIO.setmode(GPIO.BCM)
+#GPIO.setup(3, GPIO.IN, pull_up_down=GPIO.PUD_UP)
+GPIO.setup(26, GPIO.IN, pull_up_down=GPIO.PUD_UP)
+#GPIO.wait_for_edge(3, GPIO.FALLING)
+GPIO.wait_for_edge(26, GPIO.FALLING)
+
+subprocess.call(['shutdown', '-h', 'now'], shell=False)