This Python script helps manage your online class schedule by opening Zoom links at specified times and announcing the start of each class using text-to-speech. Made this in lockdown when online classes era came into existence and I became way too much lazy to open links and remember timetable.

Make sure you have the following Python packages installed:

• schedule
• pyttsx3
• webbrowser

You can install these packages using pip:

pip install schedule pyttsx3

1. Save the Python script with a .pyw extension to run it without opening a command prompt window. For example, save it as scheduler.pyw.

2. Move the .pyw file to the following directory to run it automatically at startup:

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\StartUp

3. Customize the script if needed. You can set the speaking speed, change the voice (male/female), and adjust the schedule according to your timetable.

The script is organized using a ClassScheduler class that handles scheduling, announcements, and opening Zoom links.

• Initialization:

  • __init__: Initializes the text-to-speech engine and sets up the voice properties.
  • setup_voice: Configures the voice settings.

• Class Schedule Setup:

  • create_schedule: Defines the class schedules with messages and Zoom links.

-Scheduling Classes:

• schedule_classes: Calls the scheduling functions for each class.

• schedule_daily: Schedules classes that occur daily.

• schedule_weekly: Schedules classes that occur on specific days of the week.

• Class Start:

  • start_class: Announces the class and opens the corresponding Zoom link.

• Running the Scheduler:

  • run: Starts the scheduling loop, checking for pending tasks every second.

Run the script to start the scheduler. The script will announce the start of each class and open the corresponding Zoom link at the scheduled times. It runs in an infinite loop, checking the schedule every second.

python scheduler.pyw

• Ensure that your system volume is set appropriately to hear the announcements.
• Make sure your default web browser is set up properly to open Zoom links.
• You can modify the script to adjust the timings and Zoom links according to your own schedule.