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Segmented Displays

Posy

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HardwareHistory and cultureElectronicsRetro computing

Posy explores the history, patents, and design variations of segmented displays, from classic seven-segment layouts to alternative configurations.

About segments, the 7 segment display and alternative designs. Music on Bandcamp: posy.bandcamp.com/album/segmented-segments You can now support me on Patreon too! patreon.com/posy Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/20vcooqy2h9B7mQBSIdM7z Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/segmented-segments/1621707457 Segments sheet: michieldb.nl/other/segments/ Other links 6 segment designs seen on : deviantart.com/adamlhumphreys/art/6-Segment-LED-Display-Conc…

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What people say. Recommended as a fascinating, detailed, and meditative exploration of display technology and design.

sphon Hacker News • Recommends

On “Four-Byte Burger”

A similar channel in style, thoroughness and love for the 80s and 90s is Posy. link Recommended if you want to see deep, geeky and fun explorations of the world of liquid crystal displays, Hi-Fi stereos and anything that tickles his fancy. A good starting point: "Segmented Displays" — link to this video
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On “Air Powered Segment Display? [video]”

If you liked the pneumatic segmented display like I did, here is a meditative video on alternative segmented displays. link to this video No affiliation, just one of my favourite videos.
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On “Fran Sans – font inspired by San Francisco light rail displays”

The segmented type site that lets you see a bunch of different options reminded me of Posy's YouTube video where he investigates a bunch of weird options for these: link to this video
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