Solariboard

Simple project to diplay messages on an airport-like display.

The front is based on the project Solariboard by Carlmw on Github.

It uses a text-wrapping function to make sure the words aren't cut in the middle (unless they're rally too long).

What does it do?

• It shows messages on the index.html
• The page /message allows you to add new messages and delete previous ones

Behavior

It flips through the list of messages, updating the board each time. It starts by the last message and then the most recent one and so on... Then it starts back at the begining. If there is no message, it will play a message that gives the address where messages can be sent.

Customization

You can modify:

• the number of rows and lines in the /index.html
• the 'zoom' in the /app/solari.js file
• the time (in ms) messages are shown on the /index.html
• the info message that appears at the bottom of the screen in /index.html
• the message when there are no messages in /client.js
• the character list, but that happens with a .psd file (in assets) (at the moment, they're oriented towards French...)
• the speed of the character changes in /solariflap.js
• the way relative time is shown on the messages (when the messages were sent) in /timetogo.js (in French at the moment)

Going forward

• Add sound that fits the flipping
• Button to exit fullscreen
• Security for the /message page
• Better moderating rights
• Give messages a duration before which they expire
• Fetch internet info (weather, rss, Twitter, etc.)

Limits

• For some reason, the board doesn't work on mobile / tablet... (Safari is not supported)
• You can play a sound each time a letter flips (too heavy)
• The more characters you add, the longer the transitions are...

Made with Glitch

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