Thanks to the ease of connecting a large (or small) display to a Raspberry Pi - it can be used to display all sorts of data and look great on the largest of monitors or HDMI-capable televisions. This feature really benefits the following project by Vamsi Krishna, who demonstrates how to connect a SIM900-style GSM module to a Raspberry Pi - and display inbound SMSs.
This would be neat for parties, tracking status data from various GSM-equipped devices or just a neat way for groups of people to read messages if required. The particular GSM module used has a RS232 serial port, so connection with the Pi is with a simple RS-232 to USB cable. Then it's easy for the python software to communicate via serial text (to send AT commands for the GSM module) and so on.
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If you need to rig up some hardware interfacing to your Pi, it would fit nicely on our PiBreak board. It provides labelled breakout pins for all GPIOs, a large prototyping area with solder pads, and power rails for easy power connection:
Furthermore the PiBreak also includes mounting hardware to firmly attach it to your Raspberry Pi using a nut, bolt, and spacer - and is compatible with all revisions of both model A and B Raspberry Pi computers. For more information about our PiBreak board, our Getting Started guide, and to order - visit the product page.
