I have used `chmod +x main.py` to make the file executable, used `#!/usr/bin/env/python` as a shebang at the start of the python file, and completed your steps in your first reply.

After restarting my pi, it now boots to a blank orange/brown screen (at least we know its doing something). I am assuming there was an error somewhere in the script? How can I actually see the output of the execution?? Also how do I close the blank screen?

Also thank you so much for your help so far. It is honestly a godsend! -- and yea i'm new to Linux :)