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Segmented Displays

Segmented Displays

Posy
3 HN recommenders · discussed 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.

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Recommended as a meditative, geeky tour of alternative display designs.

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sph · 2023-04 · strong rec

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]

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gherkinnn · 2026-04 · strong rec

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.

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runroader · 2025-11 · rec

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]

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