magnum6actual/flipoff
★ 3,006 stars
Covered in week 2026-W15 · the 2026-04 report
Free split-flap display emulator for any TV. The classic flip-board look, without the $3,500 hardware.
What flipoff is
FlipOff is a free, open-source web app that emulates a classic mechanical split-flap (flip-board) airport terminal display — the kind you'd see at train stations and airports. It runs full-screen in any browser, turning a TV or large monitor into a beautiful retro display.
From the repository README · read it on GitHub →
Transcript
Mechanical split-flap displays cost 3,500. Flip off gives you the same retro airport board look on any TV for free. Just open index.html in your browser and press F for full-screen mode. You get realistic scramble animations, authentic mechanical clacking sounds recorded from real hardware, and auto-rotating inspirational quotes. It works offline with zero dependencies and has already earned 2,700 stars on GitHub. Star it if this saved you money.
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