Split-flap, explained.
What a split-flap display is, how it works, its history, and how to choose one.
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What is a split-flap display?
A split-flap display, also called a Solari board after the Italian maker Solari di Udine, is a board that shows text and…
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A split-flap display works by rotating a stack of printed flaps in each character position until the desired letter or number is…
Read → GuideA short history of split-flap displays
Split-flap displays were invented in the mid-20th century and became the signature look of airports and train stations worldwide, before screens, this…
Read → GuideSplit-flap display buying guide
Thinking about a split-flap display for your café, hotel, office or home? Here's how the options compare, mechanical hardware, free browser tools,…
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