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Re:Open source “split-flap” mechanical display by sva_ on Monday April 19, 2021 @08:43AM (#26862090)
Frankfurt airport has a huge split-flap display to show departures[0]. I love looking at it changing the data, and hope they'll never replace it with a digital one.

[0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj32w5z81Ak

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Re:Open source “split-flap” mechanical display by rjsw on Monday April 19, 2021 @11:42AM (#26864019)
The sound it makes lets you know when something has changed, you don't need to keep looking up from whatever else you are doing.
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Re:Open source “split-flap” mechanical display by axolttl88 on Monday April 19, 2021 @06:00PM (#26868393)
They were installed as useful & beautiful features in the Qantas First Class lounge at Sydney International Airport, and are much loved:

https://theluxurytraveller.com/2019/03/review-qantas-first-c...

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Re:Open source “split-flap” mechanical display by jcadam on Monday April 19, 2021 @01:36PM (#26865627)
Still? Good to know :) Last time I went through Frankfurt was back in '06.
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