andy_m

I'm thinking about possible projects I could complete in Python. Nothing too advanced, just something fun which will improve my skills. I've been learning the language for a while now, and have read a few of the online tutorials and most of 'Learning Python'. I've yet to do anything really interesting with the stuff i've learnt, though.

I thought I'd put off learning about Pygame or the various GUI toolkits for now. Starting a project in one of these areas might be a case of 'learning to run before I can walk', I reckon. Anyway, here are the ideas I've had: -

- Something to do with MSN messenger. Make use of msnp.py (http://msnp.sourceforge.net/). Documentation (or lack of) might be a problem though.

- ID3 tag parser. Make use of module found at http://id3-py.sourceforge.net/.

- Tutorial at http://www.osix.net/modules/article/?id=479 shows how to install LEDs in your PC case and control them via the parallel port. pyParallel (http://pyserial.sourceforge.net/pyparallel.html) could be used to turn the lights on/off programmatically. Some of Pythons built-in modules could be used here e.g. use poplib to check for new e-mail. When you receive one, your script triggers a certain LED and makes it blink.

- libgmail (http://libgmail.sourceforge.net/) also looks interesting.

What do you think of these ideas so far? Any suggstions?

Thanks