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+#!/usr/bin/python
+# Example using a character LCD connected to a Raspberry Pi or BeagleBone Black.
+import time
+
+import Adafruit_CharLCD as LCD
+
+
+# Raspberry Pi pin configuration:
+# lcd_rs        = 27  # Note this might need to be changed to 21 for older revision Pi's.
+# lcd_en        = 22
+# lcd_d4        = 25
+# lcd_d5        = 24
+# lcd_d6        = 23
+# lcd_d7        = 18
+lcd_backlight = 4
+
+lcd_rs = 25
+lcd_en = 24
+lcd_d4 = 23
+lcd_d5 = 17
+lcd_d6 = 21
+lcd_d7 = 22
+
+
+
+
+# BeagleBone Black configuration:
+# lcd_rs        = 'P8_8'
+# lcd_en        = 'P8_10'
+# lcd_d4        = 'P8_18'
+# lcd_d5        = 'P8_16'
+# lcd_d6        = 'P8_14'
+# lcd_d7        = 'P8_12'
+# lcd_backlight = 'P8_7'
+
+# Define LCD column and row size for 16x2 LCD.
+lcd_columns = 16
+lcd_rows    = 2
+
+# Alternatively specify a 20x4 LCD.
+# lcd_columns = 20
+# lcd_rows    = 4
+
+# Initialize the LCD using the pins above.
+lcd = LCD.Adafruit_CharLCD(lcd_rs, lcd_en, lcd_d4, lcd_d5, lcd_d6, lcd_d7,
+                           lcd_columns, lcd_rows, lcd_backlight)
+
+# Print a two line message
+lcd.message('Bush did 9/11')