Flipdiscs: Mechanical flip clocks get a modern maker revival

Flipdiscs: Mechanical flip clocks get a modern maker revival

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A maker has built Flipdiscs, a project centered around mechanical flip-disc displays—those satisfying split-flap mechanisms from old airport boards. It's an interesting case study in how indie developers are resurrecting retro hardware aesthetics with modern control and connectivity, appealing to the growing maker community interested in physical computing.

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