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Ask HN: What's a programmable display which is not a screen?
I'm a software dev who's interested in a programmable display for my kitchen. Something to show train schedules, to do items, calendar events, etc.
Since screens are already so abundant, I'd like to use something which does not have a screen.
After much thought the only thing I could come up with is a Split Flap Board. There is a company making them but it's cost prohibitive (smallest ones are over 5K).
What are some programmable displays which are not screens?
Split flap boards
https://www.oatfoundry.com
- BrockSamson 8y agoCheck out the Mui wood display (https://mui.jp/#en https://mui.jp/#en). It seems as though it would fit a kitchen display quite nicely. When not in use it doesn't even resemble a display of any kind, it is a little pricey though.
- lando2319 8y agoThis looks really cool, definitely fits my definition of a programmable non-screen display. Thanks.
- timpark 8y agoDoes e-paper fit your description? (nice because it only takes power to change, not display) There are LED light arrays. I don't think this is what you want, but it came to mind: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refreshable_braille_display https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refreshable_braille_display
- lando2319 8y agoYes, ePaper, while still being a scream looks to be relatively cost-effective and certain programmable
- x0hm 8y agoWhat about a projector?