Pisky

A Raspberry Pi-powered photo frame using a WaveShare 7.5 inch HD e-ink display.

Table of content

• Table of content
• Motivation
• Screenshots
• Installation & Usage
  • Installation
  • Usage
• Contributing
• History
• Credits
• License

Motivation

The motivation behind this project stemmed from a desire to utilize an e-ink display, known for its low power consumption and paper-like appearance, ideal for creating a minimalist home decor piece that seamlessly integrates into any environment. Inspired by the concept of slow technology, which emphasizes mindfulness and deliberate interaction with devices, the project aims to offer a serene and unobtrusive way to display a rotating gallery of images. This setup not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the space but also encourages a more contemplative viewing experience compared to traditional digital displays.

Screenshots

TODO: Screenshots of the project

Installation & Usage

Installation

1. Install Dependencies:

   • Ensure your Raspberry Pi is running Raspbian OS with internet access.
   • Install required packages and libraries:

     sudo apt-get update
     sudo apt-get install python3-pip python3-pil python3-rpi.gpio
     sudo pip3 install waveshare_epd

2. Download the Script:

   • Download the script to your Raspberry Pi:

     wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/gitzain/piksy/master/piksy.py

     Or clone the repository if using Git:

     git clone https://github.com/gitzain/piksy.git

Usage

1. Run the Script:
   • Navigate to the directory containing your script:

     cd /path/to/your/script

   • Execute the script:

     python3 piksy.py

Contributing

1. Fork it!
2. Create your feature branch: git checkout -b my-new-feature
3. Commit your changes: git commit -m 'Added some feature'
4. Push to the branch: git push origin my-new-feature
5. Submit a pull request :D

History

09/04/22: v1 published to github.

Credits

• Created by Zain Khan.
• Template for this README is template-readme created by Zain Khan

License

See the LICENSE file in this project's directory.