Segmented Displays
Posy3 HN recommenders · 2023–2026
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Posy explores segmented displays, from the seven-segment display to alternative designs with fewer or more segments, with patents and history.
Recommended as a meditative, geeky tour of alternative display designs.
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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" — [VIDEO]
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: [VIDEO]
If you liked the pneumatic segmented display like I did, here is a meditative video on alternative segmented displays. [VIDEO] No affiliation, just one of my favourite videos.