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 = "[email protected]"
PASSWORD = "yourpassword"

##Usage

  $ sudo python email.py

##Final Output