[Closed] trying to find something but i dont know what its called. (non bike)

Digital number board?

I googled it and got this;

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yes thats it BUT im not looking for a digital one. The one im thinking of the edges flip over to change the number. (if you get my drift)

Split Flap display?

That design is called a seven segment display, if that helps.

EDIT: are you thinking of 'vane display'?

Quite clever how its called seven segment but makes an 8

no thats not it BUT it could do.

EDIT i mean split flap

Try looking for 'lap counter' they appear to be about $50 tho...

VANE DISPLAY

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cheers mr molgrips

now i have to buy one

mechanical 7 segment from lego...?

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http://www.eveque.co.uk/shop/proddetail.asp?prod=100318&cat=91

Just nick one from a petrol station sign.

it would appear that a vane display is run by electric.

i thought it may be hand turned. oh well back to the drawing board.

There are hand done versions I'm sure.

How many laps are you thinking? Just make up cards with the numbers on. Or cut out a seven segment display from thick black card and slide white card behind the relevant segments.

Or you could do something better in wood with slidey bits of white/black painted wood.

Um.... you could draw the numbers on the drawing board?

White board and a sharpie?

we currently have a number on ring type counter. We are trying to get a more professional look. we are happy to spend cash, but it needs to be power free (possibly d or c cells could work)

Just make up cards with the numbers on.

And wear a bikini - you've got to wear a bikini

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a lot of cricket clubs use these for scoreboards

http://www.newitts.com/product/IT010204/Digi_Number_Cricket_Scoreboard.htm

F1 pit board and associated numbers from Demon Tweeks?

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/pit-boards-numbers/omp-professional-pit-signal-board-2

perfect theotherjonv! i think that will do the job perfect