/raspberry_pi_email_notifier

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raspberry_pi_email_notifier

Python script to check email and display them using a 16 X 2 lcd and Raspberry pi

####Bored of checking your emails frequently?

####This might be the perfect solution.

##Requirements

  • Raspberry Pi
  • 16 X 2 LCD Display
  • 16 X 2 LCD Display
  • Resistors
  • Jumper Wires
  • Breadboard

##Python Requirements

  • Feedparser
The python script uses the feedparser module to simplify interaction with Gmail

Install Feedparser

sudo pip install feedparser

##Wiring

LCD PIN Function Pi Function Pi Pin
01 GND GND 06
02 +5V +5V 02
03 Contrast GND 02
04 RS GPIO7 26
05 RW GND 02
06 E GPIO8 24
07 Data 0
08 Data 1
09 Data 2
10 Data 3
11 Data 4 GPIO25 22
12 Data 5 GPIO24 18
13 Data 6 GPIO23 16
14 Data 7 GPIO18 12
15 +5V via 560ohm
16 GND GND 02

Your circuit should look similar to this

GPIO pinout for reference GPIO: MODELS A+, B+ AND RASPBERRY PI 2

##Installation

  $ git clone https://github.com/yogeshojha/raspberry_pi_email_notifier
  $ cd raspberry_pi_email_notifier

##Changes to be made Change the username and password inside email.py

  $ nano email.py

Edit line 10 and 11 with your username and password

USERNAME = "yourusername@gmail.com"
PASSWORD = "yourpassword"

##Usage

  $ sudo python email.py

##Final Output