# PyPortal Adafruit Quote Book ## Overview ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/606/medium800/circuitpython_IMG_4226_2k.jpg?1550724531) https://youtu.be/5v9iOzCjxCw Use the PyPortal IoT device to display Adafruit quotes dynamically on your own attractive PyPortal Quote Book! With CircuitPython and the on-board WiFi, the PyPortal Adafruit Quote Book dynamically loads JSON formatted data from the Adafruit Quotes page and displays the text and author name automatically to keep you inspired all day (and night) long! Mount your PyPortal in a small book box (or a hollowed out book if you want) for a decorative stand/enclosure. ## Parts Featured ### Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display [Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116) **PyPortal** , our easy-to-use IoT device that allows you to create all the things for the “Internet of Things” in minutes. Make custom touch screen interface GUIs, all open-source, and Python-powered using tinyJSON / APIs to get news, stock, weather, cat photos,... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4116/guides) ![Front view of a Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display with a pyportal logo image on the display. ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4116-00.jpeg) Featured ### USB cable - USB A to Micro-B [USB cable - USB A to Micro-B](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592) This here is your standard A to micro-B USB cable, for USB 1.1 or 2.0. Perfect for connecting a PC to your Metro, Feather, Raspberry Pi or other dev-board or microcontroller Approximately 3 feet / 1 meter long In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/592/guides) ![USB cable - USB A to Micro-B - 3 foot long](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/592-01.jpg) ## Materials and Tools To mount your PyPortal you'll need: - Small decorative "book box" or "book safe" approximately 5-1/2" x 3-3/4" x 1-1/4" made from cardboard or wood -- you can get these at hobby/home stores or [online](https://www.michaels.com/extra-small-baroque-birds-book-box-by-ashland/10571393.html) - Four M3 x 10mm [screws](https://www.mcmaster.com/91239a115) and [nuts](https://www.mcmaster.com/90591a121) - Straight edge - Hobby knife - Optional small wood chisel # PyPortal Adafruit Quote Book ## Install CircuitPython [CircuitPython](https://github.com/adafruit/circuitpython) is a derivative of [MicroPython](https://micropython.org) designed to simplify experimentation and education on low-cost microcontrollers. It makes it easier than ever to get prototyping by requiring no upfront desktop software downloads. Simply copy and edit files on the **CIRCUITPY**  "flash" drive to iterate. The following instructions will show you how to install CircuitPython. If you've already installed CircuitPython but are looking to update it or reinstall it, the same steps work for that as well! ## Set up CircuitPython Quick Start! Follow this quick step-by-step for super-fast Python power :) [Download the latest version of CircuitPython for the PyPortal via CircuitPython.org](https://circuitpython.org/board/pyportal/) [Download the latest version of CircuitPython for the PyPortal Pynt via CircuitPython.org](https://circuitpython.org/board/pyportal_pynt/) **Click the link above to download the latest version of CircuitPython for the PyPortal.** Download and save it to your desktop (or wherever is handy). ![circuitpython_pyportal-uf2.png](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/073/615/medium640/circuitpython_pyportal-uf2.png?1553610968) Plug your PyPortal into your computer using a known-good USB cable. **A lot of people end up using charge-only USB cables and it is very frustrating! So make sure you have a USB cable you know is good for data sync.** Double-click the **Reset** button on the top in the middle (magenta arrow) on your board, and you will see the NeoPixel RGB LED (green arrow) turn green. If it turns red, check the USB cable, try another USB port, etc.  **Note:** The little red LED next to the USB connector will pulse red. That's ok! If double-clicking doesn't work the first time, try again. Sometimes it can take a few tries to get the rhythm right! ![circuitpython_PyPortalResetNeoPIxel.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/993/medium640/circuitpython_PyPortalResetNeoPIxel.jpg?1551213425) You will see a new disk drive appear called **PORTALBOOT**. Drag the **adafruit-circuitpython-pyportal-\.uf2** file to **PORTALBOOT.** ![circuitpython_PyPortal_PORTALBOOT.png](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/072/029/medium640/circuitpython_PyPortal_PORTALBOOT.png?1551287972) ![circuitpython_PyPortal_Drag_UF2.png](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/072/030/medium640/circuitpython_PyPortal_Drag_UF2.png?1551287983) The LED will flash. Then, the **PORTALBOOT** drive will disappear and a new disk drive called **CIRCUITPY** will appear. If you haven't added any code to your board, the only file that will be present is **boot\_out.txt**. This is absolutely normal! It's time for you to add your **code.py** and get started! That's it, you're done! :) ![circuitpython_PyPortalCIRCUITPY.png](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/995/medium640/circuitpython_PyPortalCIRCUITPY.png?1551213875) ## PyPortal Default Files Click below to download a zip of the files that shipped on the PyPortal or PyPortal Pynt. [PyPortal Default Files](https://github.com/adafruit/circuitpython-default-files/tree/main/boards/pyportal/4.x) [PyPortal Pynt Default Files](https://github.com/adafruit/circuitpython-default-files/tree/main/boards/pyportal_pynt/5.x) # PyPortal Adafruit Quote Book ## Create Your settings.toml File CircuitPython works with WiFi-capable boards to enable you to make projects that have network connectivity. This means working with various passwords and API keys. As of [CircuitPython 8](https://circuitpython.org/downloads), there is support for a **settings.toml** file. This is a file that is stored on your **CIRCUITPY** drive, that contains all of your secret network information, such as your SSID, SSID password and any API keys for IoT services. It is designed to separate your sensitive information from your **code.py** file so you are able to share your code without sharing your credentials. CircuitPython previously used a **secrets.py** file for this purpose. The **settings.toml** file is quite similar. Warning: Your **settings.toml** file should be stored in the main directory of your **CIRCUITPY** drive. It should not be in a folder. ## CircuitPython **settings.toml** File This section will provide a couple of examples of what your **settings.toml** file should look like, specifically for CircuitPython WiFi projects in general. The most minimal **settings.toml** file must contain your WiFi SSID and password, as that is the minimum required to connect to WiFi. Copy this example, paste it into your **settings.toml** , and update: - `your_wifi_ssid` - `your_wifi_password` ```auto CIRCUITPY_WIFI_SSID = "your_wifi_ssid" CIRCUITPY_WIFI_PASSWORD = "your_wifi_password" ``` Many CircuitPython network-connected projects on the Adafruit Learn System involve using Adafruit IO. For these projects, you must _also_ include your Adafruit IO username and key. Copy the following example, paste it into your settings.toml file, and update: - `your_wifi_ssid` - `your_wifi_password` - `your_aio_username` - `your_aio_key` ```auto CIRCUITPY_WIFI_SSID = "your_wifi_ssid" CIRCUITPY_WIFI_PASSWORD = "your_wifi_password" ADAFRUIT_AIO_USERNAME = "your_aio_username" ADAFRUIT_AIO_KEY = "your_aio_key" ``` Some projects use different variable names for the entries in the **settings.toml** file. For example, a project might use `ADAFRUIT_AIO_ID` in the place of `ADAFRUIT_AIO_USERNAME`. **If you run into connectivity issues, one of the first things to check is that the names in the settings.toml file match the names in the code.** Warning: Not every project uses the same variable name for each entry in the **settings.toml** file! Always verify it matches the code. ## **settings.toml** File Tips Here is an example **settings.toml** file. ```auto # Comments are supported CIRCUITPY_WIFI_SSID = "guest wifi" CIRCUITPY_WIFI_PASSWORD = "guessable" CIRCUITPY_WEB_API_PORT = 80 CIRCUITPY_WEB_API_PASSWORD = "passw0rd" test_variable = "this is a test" thumbs_up = "\U0001f44d" ``` In a **settings.toml** file, it's important to keep these factors in mind: - Strings are wrapped in double quotes; ex: `"your-string-here"` - Integers are _ **not** _ quoted and may be written in decimal with optional sign (`+1`, `-1`, `1000`) or hexadecimal (`0xabcd`). - Floats (decimal numbers), octal (`0o567`) and binary (`0b11011`) are not supported. - Use `\u` escapes for weird characters, `\x` and `\ooo` escapes are not available in **.toml** files - Example: `\U0001f44d` for 👍 (thumbs up emoji) and `\u20ac` for € (EUR sign) - Unicode emoji, and non-ASCII characters, stand for themselves as long as you're careful to save in "UTF-8 without BOM" format     When your  **settings.toml ** file is ready, you can save it in your text editor with the **.toml**  extension. ![adafruit_products_dotToml.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/117/071/medium640/adafruit_products_dotToml.jpg?1671034293) ## Accessing Your **settings.toml** Information in **code.py** In your **code.py** file, you'll need to `import` the `os` library to access the **settings.toml** file. Your settings are accessed with the `os.getenv()` function. You'll pass your settings entry to the function to import it into the **code.py** file. ```python import os print(os.getenv("test_variable")) ``` ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/117/072/medium800/adafruit_products_tomlOutput.jpg?1671034496) In the upcoming CircuitPython WiFi examples, you'll see how the **settings.toml ** file is used for connecting to your SSID and accessing your API keys. # PyPortal Adafruit Quote Book ## Internet Connect! # Connect to WiFi OK, now that you have your  **settings.toml** file set up - you can connect to the Internet. To do this, you need to first install a few libraries, into the lib folder on your **CIRCUITPY** drive. Then you need to update **code.py** with the example script. Thankfully, we can do this in one go. In the example below, click the **Download Project Bundle** button below to download the necessary libraries and the **code.py** file in a zip file. Extract the contents of the zip file, open the directory **examples/** and then click on the directory that matches the version of CircuitPython you're using and copy the contents of that directory to your **CIRCUITPY** drive. Your **CIRCUITPY** drive should now look similar to the following image: ![CIRCUITPY](https://adafruit.github.io/Adafruit_CircuitPython_Bundle/esp32spi_esp32spi_simpletest.py.png ) Info: Update to CircuitPython 9.2.x or later to use this example. https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_ESP32SPI/blob/main/examples/esp32spi_simpletest.py And save it to your board, with the name **code.py**. Don't forget you'll also need to create the **settings.toml** file as seen above, with your WiFi ssid and password. In a serial console, you should see something like the following. For more information about connecting with a serial console, view the guide [Connecting to the Serial Console](https://learn.adafruit.com/welcome-to-circuitpython/kattni-connecting-to-the-serial-console). ```terminal >>> import wifitest ESP32 SPI webclient test ESP32 found and in idle mode Firmware vers. 1.7.5 MAC addr: 24:C9:DC:BD:0F:3F HomeNetwork RSSI: -46 HomeNetwork RSSI: -76 Fios-12345 RSSI: -92 FiOS-AB123 RSSI: -92 NETGEAR53 RSSI: -93 Connecting to AP... Connected to HomeNetwork RSSI: -45 My IP address is 192.168.1.245 IP lookup adafruit.com: 104.20.39.240 Ping google.com: 30 ms Fetching text from http://wifitest.adafruit.com/testwifi/index.html ---------------------------------------- This is a test of Adafruit WiFi! If you can read this, its working :) ---------------------------------------- Fetching json from http://wifitest.adafruit.com/testwifi/sample.json ---------------------------------------- {'fun': True, 'company': 'Adafruit', 'founded': 2005, 'primes': [2, 3, 5], 'pi': 3.14, 'mixed': [False, None, 3, True, 2.7, 'cheese']} ---------------------------------------- Done! ``` Going over the example above, here's a breakdown of what the program is doing: - Initialize the ESP32 over SPI using the SPI port and 3 control pins: ```python esp32_cs = DigitalInOut(board.ESP_CS) esp32_ready = DigitalInOut(board.ESP_BUSY) esp32_reset = DigitalInOut(board.ESP_RESET) #... else: spi = busio.SPI(board.SCK, board.MOSI, board.MISO) esp = adafruit_esp32spi.ESP_SPIcontrol(spi, esp32_cs, esp32_ready, esp32_reset) ``` - Get the socket pool and the SSL context, and then tell the `adafruit_requests` library about them. ```python pool = adafruit_connection_manager.get_radio_socketpool(esp) ssl_context = adafruit_connection_manager.get_radio_ssl_context(esp) requests = adafruit_requests.Session(pool, ssl_context) ``` - Verify an ESP32 is found, checks the firmware and MAC address ```auto if esp.status == adafruit_esp32spi.WL_IDLE_STATUS: print("ESP32 found and in idle mode") print("Firmware vers.", esp.firmware_version) print("MAC addr:", ":".join("%02X" % byte for byte in esp.MAC_address)) ``` - Perform a scan of all access points it can see and print out the name and signal strength. ```python for ap in esp.scan_networks(): print("\t%-23s RSSI: %d" % (ap.ssid, ap.rssi)) ``` - Connect to the AP we've defined here, then print out the local IP address. Then attempt to do a domain name lookup and ping google.com to check network connectivity. (Note sometimes the ping fails or takes a while; this isn't a big deal.) ```python print("Connecting to AP...") while not esp.is_connected: try: esp.connect_AP(ssid, password) except OSError as e: print("could not connect to AP, retrying: ", e) continue print("Connected to", esp.ap_info.ssid, "\tRSSI:", esp.ap_info.rssi) print("My IP address is", esp.ipv4_address) print( "IP lookup adafruit.com: %s" % esp.pretty_ip(esp.get_host_by_name("adafruit.com")) ) ``` Now we're getting to the really interesting part of the example program. We've written a library for web fetching web data, named [adafruit\_requests](https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_Requests). It is a lot like the regular Python library named [requests](https://requests.readthedocs.io/en/latest/). This library allows you to send HTTP and HTTPS requests easily and provides helpful methods for parsing the response from the server. - Here is the part of the example program is fetching text data from a URL. ```python TEXT_URL = "http://wifitest.adafruit.com/testwifi/index.html" # Further up in the program # ... print("Fetching text from", TEXT_URL) r = requests.get(TEXT_URL) print('-' * 40) print(r.text) print('-' * 40) r.close() ``` - Finally, here the program is fetching some JSON data. The `adafruit_requests` library will parse the JSON into a Python dictionary whose structure is the same as the structure of the JSON. ```auto JSON_URL = "http://wifitest.adafruit.com/testwifi/sample.json" # Further up in the program # ... print("Fetching json from", JSON_URL) r = requests.get(JSON_URL) print('-' * 40) print(r.json()) print('-' * 40) r.close() ``` # Advanced Requests Usage Want to send custom HTTP headers, parse the response as raw bytes, or handle a response's http status code in your CircuitPython code? We've written an example to show advanced usage of the requests module below. To use with CircuitPython, you need to first install a few libraries, into the lib folder on your **CIRCUITPY** drive. Then you need to update **code.py** with the example script. Thankfully, we can do this in one go. In the example below, click the **Download Project Bundle** button below to download the necessary libraries and the **code.py** file in a zip file. Extract the contents of the zip file, open the directory **examples/** and then click on the directory that matches the version of CircuitPython you're using and copy the contents of that directory to your **CIRCUITPY** drive. https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_Requests/blob/main/examples/esp32spi/requests_esp32spi_advanced.py Your **CIRCUITPY** drive should now look similar to the following image: ![CIRCUITPY](https://adafruit.github.io/Adafruit_CircuitPython_Bundle/requests_esp32spi_requests_esp32spi_advanced.py.png ) # WiFi Manager The way the examples above connect to WiFi works but it's a little finicky. Since WiFi is not necessarily so reliable, you may have disconnects and need to reconnect. For more advanced uses, we recommend using the `WiFiManager` class. It will wrap the connection/status/requests loop for you - reconnecting if WiFi drops, resetting the ESP32 if it gets into a bad state, etc. Here's a more advanced example that shows using the `WiFiManager` and also how to fetch the current time from a web source. https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_ESP32SPI/blob/main/examples/esp32spi_localtime.py # Further Information For more information on the basics of doing networking in CircuitPython, see this guide: ### Networking in CircuitPython [Networking in CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/networking-in-circuitpython) # PyPortal Adafruit Quote Book ## Code PyPortal with CircuitPython ## Installing Project Code To use with CircuitPython, you need to first install a few libraries, into the lib folder on your **CIRCUITPY** drive. Then you need to update **code.py** with the example script. Thankfully, we can do this in one go. In the example below, click the **Download Project Bundle** button below to download the necessary libraries and the **code.py** file in a zip file. Extract the contents of the zip file, open the directory **PyPortal\_Quotes/** and then click on the directory that matches the version of CircuitPython you're using and copy the contents of that directory to your **CIRCUITPY** drive. Your **CIRCUITPY ** drive should now look similar to the following image: ![CIRCUITPY](https://adafruit.github.io/Adafruit_Learning_System_Guides/PyPortal_PyPortal_Quotes.png ) https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_Learning_System_Guides/blob/main/PyPortal/PyPortal_Quotes/code.py Warning: ## How It Works The PyPortal Quote Board is doing a couple of nifty things to deliver your delightful quote-y experience! ### Background First, it displays a bitmap graphic as the screen's background. This is a 320 x 240 pixel RGB 16-bit raster graphic in **.bmp** format. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/072/613/medium800/circuitpython_quote16.bmp?1552411890) ### Font Then, it displays a quote and the author's name as text created with bitmapped fonts to overlay on top of the background. The font used here is a bitmap font made from an oblique Arial typeface. You can learn more about [converting type in this guide](https://learn.adafruit.com/custom-fonts-for-pyportal-circuitpython-display). ### JSON The neat part is that the text is not coming from a file on the device, but rather it is grabbed from a website! Adafruit.com has a PHP script at the **adafruit.com/api/quotes.php** page. Each time it is requested, it returns a new quote from a large database of quotes. In fact, you can run the same query the PyPortal does to see the results. Copy and paste this link: `https://www.adafruit.com/api/quotes.php` into your browser and you'll see a result like this: ``` [ { "text": "Science, my lad, is made up of mistakes, but they are mistakes which it is useful to make, because they lead little by little to the truth", "author": "Jules Verne" } ] ``` That result is the quote formatted as a **JSON** (JavaScript Object Notation) array. It is comprised of a single element with two keys: **text** and **author**. - The value of the **text** key is `Science, my lad, is made up of mistakes, but they are mistakes which it is useful to make, because they lead little by little to the truth` - The value of the **author** key is `Jules Verne` Since this JSON object has a consistent way to return the results to us, the code we're running on the PyPortal can easily parse the data and display it! You can see how it's done in this part of **code.py** : ```auto # Set up where we'll be fetching data from DATA_SOURCE = "https://www.adafruit.com/api/quotes.php" QUOTE_LOCATION = [0, 'text'] AUTHOR_LOCATION = [0, 'author'] ``` Then, in the `pyportal` query we ask for the **text** and **author** name from that URL, and then use the `text_` arguments to set the `font`, `position`, `color`, `wrap`, and `maxlen` of the text when it is displayed. ```auto pyportal = PyPortal(url=DATA_SOURCE, json_path=(QUOTE_LOCATION, AUTHOR_LOCATION), status_neopixel=board.NEOPIXEL, default_bg=cwd+"quote_background.bmp", text_font=cwd+"fonts/Arial-ItalicMT-17.bdf", text_position=((20, 40), # quote location (5, 190)), # author location text_color=(0xFFFFFF, # quote text color 0x8080FF), # author text color text_wrap=(35, # characters to wrap for quote 0), # no wrap for author text_maxlen=(180, 30), # max text size for quote & author ) ``` With all of this prepared, during the main loop of `while True:` the code will query the Adafruit quotes page for the JSON data, and display it, and then wait one minute until repeating the process. Primary: Now, you can test out the program and once it connects to your WiFi, it'll will pull in a quote! Next, we'll make and enclosure for the PyPortal Quote Book. # PyPortal Adafruit Quote Book ## Build the Book Enclosure ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/608/medium800/circuitpython_IMG_4188_2k.jpg?1550724584) Now, we'll create a nice enclosure for the PyPortal to display our quotes using a book box. You could also choose any small craft box, a recipe box, cigar box, or [hollow out a book](https://learn.adafruit.com/secret-hollow-book). ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/604/medium800/circuitpython_pyportal_frame_cutout_preview.jpg?1550713594) To assist in cutting the window and holes out, you can print this template on your printer, and then cut out the inner rectangle and holes. Be sure to print at 1:1 ration with scaling set to 100%. [PyPortal frame template](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/605/original/PyPortal_frame_cutout.pdf?1550713610) Then, tape the frame to your box and trace the inner rectangle and holes with a pencil or pen, then cut out the rectangle with a hobby knife. Punch or drill out the holes with a reamer or drill. ## Cutting Template Use the template to transfer the proper dimensions for cutting the window for the screen and holes for mounting that match the dimensions of the PyPortal. You can use a pencil or marker to trace the window and hole centers. ![circuitpython_IMG_4190_2k.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/609/medium640/circuitpython_IMG_4190_2k.jpg?1550724605) ![circuitpython_IMG_4194_2k.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/610/medium640/circuitpython_IMG_4194_2k.jpg?1550724611) ![circuitpython_IMG_4195_2k.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/611/medium640/circuitpython_IMG_4195_2k.jpg?1550724619) ![circuitpython_IMG_4196_2k.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/612/medium640/circuitpython_IMG_4196_2k.jpg?1550724630) ![circuitpython_IMG_4197_2k.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/613/medium640/circuitpython_IMG_4197_2k.jpg?1550724637) ## Cutting Using a hobby knife or box cutter and a straight edge, make several cuts to progressively cut through the lid of the book box. Be careful and take your time to avoid slipping the blade. ![circuitpython_IMG_4198_2k.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/614/medium640/circuitpython_IMG_4198_2k.jpg?1550724659) ![circuitpython_IMG_4199_2k.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/615/medium640/circuitpython_IMG_4199_2k.jpg?1550724667) ![circuitpython_IMG_4200_2k.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/616/medium640/circuitpython_IMG_4200_2k.jpg?1550724675) ## Drilling Use an awl, push drill, reamer, or hand drill to make the holes for the mounting screws. These should be about 3mm in diameter. ![circuitpython_IMG_4201_2k.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/617/medium640/circuitpython_IMG_4201_2k.jpg?1550724712) ![circuitpython_IMG_4202_2k.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/618/medium640/circuitpython_IMG_4202_2k.jpg?1550724720) ![circuitpython_IMG_4203_2k.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/619/medium640/circuitpython_IMG_4203_2k.jpg?1550724727) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/626/medium800/circuitpython_IMG_4204_2k.jpg?1550724761) ## Screws Screw the four M3 x 10mm screws into the book box lid as shown. ![circuitpython_IMG_4205_2k.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/631/medium640/circuitpython_IMG_4205_2k.jpg?1550726231) ![circuitpython_IMG_4207_2k.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/633/medium640/circuitpython_IMG_4207_2k.jpg?1550726249) ![circuitpython_IMG_4208_2k.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/634/medium640/circuitpython_IMG_4208_2k.jpg?1550726271) ## Mount the PyPortal Open the lid and then place the PyPortal mounting holes over the four screws, being careful to align the screen to be square with the window. The window is intentionally smaller than the screen so that the screen will be supported, sandwiched between the book box lid and the PCB. Screw on the four nuts finger tight. Don't screw them in with too much force or you'll risk breaking the screen or PCB. ![circuitpython_IMG_4209_2k.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/635/medium640/circuitpython_IMG_4209_2k.jpg?1550730252) ![circuitpython_IMG_4217_2k.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/636/medium640/circuitpython_IMG_4217_2k.jpg?1550730260) ![circuitpython_IMG_4218_2k.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/637/medium640/circuitpython_IMG_4218_2k.jpg?1550730268) ![circuitpython_IMG_4219_2k.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/638/medium640/circuitpython_IMG_4219_2k.jpg?1550730275) Warning: ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/652/medium800/circuitpython_IMG_4220_2k.jpg?1550730332) This is one way to display the Quote Book, using the book box slightly open as and angled display. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/663/medium800/circuitpython_IMG_4221_2k.jpg?1550730384) ## Power Plug the USB cable into the PyPortal to power it. It will start up, display the background image and then take a little time to connect to your WiFi before serving up the first quote. Warning: ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/716/medium800/circuitpython_IMG_4223_2k.jpg?1550730587) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/693/medium800/circuitpython_IMG_4226_2k.jpg?1550730491) ## Cable Port If you would prefer to close the book box fully, you'll need to accommodate the USB cable with a cutout. You can mark off the location and then use a chisel or small hand saw to cut out a notch.   ![circuitpython_IMG_4227_2k.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/723/medium640/circuitpython_IMG_4227_2k.jpg?1550730756) ![circuitpython_IMG_4228_2k.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/724/medium640/circuitpython_IMG_4228_2k.jpg?1550730764) ![circuitpython_IMG_4229_2k.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/725/medium640/circuitpython_IMG_4229_2k.jpg?1550730770) ![circuitpython_IMG_4230_2k.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/726/medium640/circuitpython_IMG_4230_2k.jpg?1550730777) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/738/medium800/circuitpython_IMG_4231_2k.jpg?1550730832) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/756/medium800/circuitpython_IMG_4232_2k.jpg?1550730895) There you are! Your PyPortal Adafruit Quote Book is complete and ready to serve up inspirational words! ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/071/802/medium800/circuitpython_IMG_4234_2k.jpg?1550731335) https://youtu.be/5v9iOzCjxCw ## Guide Products ### Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display [Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116) **PyPortal** , our easy-to-use IoT device that allows you to create all the things for the “Internet of Things” in minutes. Make custom touch screen interface GUIs, all open-source, and Python-powered using tinyJSON / APIs to get news, stock, weather, cat photos,... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4116/guides) ### USB cable - USB A to Micro-B [USB cable - USB A to Micro-B](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592) This here is your standard A to micro-B USB cable, for USB 1.1 or 2.0. 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