The Technology Behind Split-Flap TVs: How the Magic Happens

Jun 4, 2024

Remember the rhythmic clicking and clacking of split-flap displays at the airport or train station? Each flip of the alphanumeric tiles was a tiny temporal adventure, a momentary passage from what is to what will be. Those were the captivating, mechanical signboards...

​Exploring the History and Evolution of Split-Flap Displays

May 28, 2024

The distinct sound of flapping, the mechanical flipping of characters – the split-flap display is a technology that is etched in the memories of generations. Split-flap displays, also known as train station moving signs, have long been a staple in public spaces,...