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+#!/bin/bash
+
+# Activate the virtual environment
+source /home/youruserhere/meshtastic_forceast/venv/bin/activate
+
+# Check if the activation was successful
+if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
+    echo "Failed to activate virtual environment."
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Run the Python script
+python /home/youruserhere/meshtastic_forceast/main.py
+
+# Deactivate the virtual environment when done
+deactivate
+
+# Optionally, you can add a message after the script finishes
+echo "Python script execution finished."