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		afandian on Sept 18, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Scrolling Text Display You can get vacuum fluorescent displays from old point of sales equipment. They are driven by RS232, with a USB adapter they work with python.

alchemist1e9 on Sept 18, 2024 [–]

This looks like the best option. They all support RS232 and are pretty cheap. Requires some DIY work but not horrible.

Thanks for pointing me in that direction.

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