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diff --git a/Adafruit_Python_CharLCD/README.md b/Adafruit_Python_CharLCD/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ab20c26 --- /dev/null +++ b/Adafruit_Python_CharLCD/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +Adafruit_Python_CharLCD +======================= + +Python library for accessing Adafruit character LCDs from a Raspberry Pi or BeagleBone Black. + +Designed specifically to work with the Adafruit character LCDs ----> https://learn.adafruit.com/character-lcds/overview + +For all platforms (Raspberry Pi and Beaglebone Black) make sure you have the following dependencies: + +```` +sudo apt-get update +sudo apt-get install build-essential python-dev python-smbus python-pip +```` + +For a Raspberry Pi make sure you have the RPi.GPIO library by executing: + +```` +sudo pip install RPi.GPIO +```` + +For a BeagleBone Black make sure you have the Adafruit_BBIO library by executing: + +```` +sudo pip install Adafruit_BBIO +```` + +Install the library by downloading with the download link on the right, unzipping the archive, navigating inside the library's directory and executing: + +```` +sudo python setup.py install +```` + +See example of usage in the examples folder. + +Adafruit invests time and resources providing this open source code, please support Adafruit and open-source hardware by purchasing products from Adafruit! + +Written by Tony DiCola for Adafruit Industries. + +MIT license, all text above must be included in any redistribution |