Segmented Displays
Posy3 HN recommenders · recommended in 3 months, 2023–2026
explainer · general · evergreen · 2023–2026 on HN
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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If you liked the pneumatic segmented display like I did, here is a meditative video on alternative segmented displays. ▶ this video No affiliation, just one of my favourite videos.
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" — ▶ this 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: ▶ this video