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Posted by skogstokig 4 days ago

Flipdiscs(flipdisc.io)
363 points | 61 commentspage 3
harikb 9 hours ago|
Is the last photo on that page, describing the cabling, a screenshot of another photo displayed using flipdiscs? that is a whole lot of discs!!
razorbeamz 9 hours ago|
I think it's just a simulation of what it could look like if it were flipdiscs.
tamimio 6 hours ago||
I remember seeing those at the airport when I was a kid it was fascinating, one of the screens was close to the ground and I got over the chairs just curious how do they flip, now we have the boring soulless LEDs.
polyterative 7 hours ago||
Technology is so cool and you're using it to build a mirror. Would have loved to see generative or other weird graphics.
bovermyer 5 hours ago|
Did you read the article? The author goes into several applications beyond just that.
einpoklum 7 hours ago||
I have a question about those wire ferrules they said they were using:

I occasionally connect wires to terminals, but - I've never used ferrules: I just self-twist the thin strands, push the thing in, and use the lever or tightening screw depending on the terminal's mechanism.

Why would I use a ferrule? Or perhaps, under what circumstances is that advised?

PS - Link to the ferrules they mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R6QQ7MW/

orangewindies 7 hours ago||
The wire will crush over time and the connection will become looser. That will increase the resistance of the connection and in high current applications will cause heating. If you're really unlucky it will cause a fire.
fgfarben 7 hours ago||
Ferrules often have insulating shells around the base which are good strain relief.

Ferrules also evenly distribute the clamping force and prevent crushing of the strands.

Ferrules solve the problem of having to align the threads every time you re-post them in a terminal block.

mfgadv99 3 hours ago|
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