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    Segmented Displays

    Posy

    3 HN recommenders · recommended in 3 months, 2023–2026

    YouTube

    13:55 · 7.2M views · Apr 30, 2022

    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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    3 comments from Hacker News

    1. @sphApr 2023· in “Four-Byte Burger”

      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

      Strongly recommendsView on HN
    2. @gherkinnnApr 2026· in “Air Powered Segment Display? [video]”

      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.

      Strongly recommendsView on HN
    3. @runroaderNov 2025· in “Fran Sans – font inspired by San Francisco light rail displays”

      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

      RecommendsView on HN