Micro python signage 'player' for a 16x2 transit arrival times sign (currently for Norwegian (Entur-based) transit only)

This particular project requires:

• A Raspberry Pi or any other computer assigned to the sign
• A 16x2 (or larger) character display

NOTE: Relies on the community-made lcdbackpack library, an easier-to-use library of functions for the i2c/usb adafruit backpack.

1. Download minitransportsign
2. Install dependencies (listed in requirements.txt)
3. Configure a 16x2 character display via Serial/i2c/USB to a Raspberry Pi
4. Select station ID to point to
5. Run on RPI at boot with an entry at /etc/rc.local:

python3 /path/to/signageFunction.py &

• migration to entur API (new branch, using this translation guide
• Further abstraction for selected lines and directions
• Use external profiles-based favorites system + CLI calls
• Upgrade to python3
• Better howto