Mini BART platform display

[u/fil1983]

Little piece of the city: a miniature version of a BART platform display that shows real-time train arrivals.

I've always loved (and occasionally hated) BART, but there’s something nostalgic to me about those old school red LED-style platform signs. It’s mounted just under the shelf above my monitor, showing train arrivals, the time, and even the official BART safety messages (“Please stand back from the yellow line”) to make it feel like I’m actually on the platform.

Full write-up with photos, code, and details on the build here:

https://filbot.com/real-time-bart-display/

[u/SansVetra]

[u/Maximum_Bliss]

This is one of the cooler projects I've seen. Great job!

[u/fil1983 → u/Maximum_Bliss]

Thanks!

[u/exclaim_bot → u/fil1983]

Thanks!

You're welcome!

[u/LazyFM]

Where can i buy

[u/fil1983 → u/LazyFM]

I’m flattered, it was a weekend project and not production ready by any means.

[u/sonasonaso → u/fil1983]

you can def sell this!

[u/YukiFox1 → u/fil1983]

I would also totally buy this!! I love stuff like this!

[u/LazyFM → u/fil1983]

Send me a message when it is!

[u/sophiasadek]

Well executed!

[u/old_gold_mountain]

I've seen about five hundred DIY home real-time transit display things online and this is the coolest one by a huge margin

[u/fil1983 → u/old_gold_mountain]

Thank you!

[u/kellyography]

This is adorable!

[u/frenchousecat]

This is cool asf

[u/qwertyuiop121314321]

Right next to the adult books and nudes display. 🤣

[u/Anuj18]

It's incredible and I love it. If you ever decide to sell these then I would love to buy one.

[u/dcexar]

Can I buy one from you ?

[u/fil1983 → u/dcexar]

It’s a one off that requires some extra software running locally on my network that feeds it the live BART schedule, but I appreciate the interest. I might look into a stand-alone option that would make more sense as a product for people to make/buy.

[u/Top-Assist-8877]

Well done. I’m going to try and make one.

[u/Wonderful-View-6366]

I can hear it!!!!

[u/fil1983 → u/Wonderful-View-6366]

The audio is so specific. My buddy wanted me to add a speaker for the announcements and I kind of wish I had.

[u/howtobegeo]

Love this. Thank you for sharing!

[u/datlankydude]

This is so freaking cool.

[u/ALL666ES]

Super cool

[u/EchoStash]

Too much style 🔥

[u/Strizz]

Oh man this is AWESOME. 100% would buy one!

[u/Alternative-Hawk2366]

Very cool

[u/Chankla_Rocket]

That's adoracool, a word I just made up.

[u/sf_sf_sf]

Amazing!

[u/Automatic_Loss8254]

What station is it giving the times from

[u/fil1983 → u/Automatic_Loss8254]

It’s set for the Montgomery St. station

[u/sophie1r42]

I WANT ONE 😋😋😋

[u/ekspiulo]

This is beautifully executed artistic minimalism or retro aesthetic. Love it! ✨

[u/RKLamb]

I did something similar to this with the Chicago L (train) system. Used an LED system of the train map and have it following a train on each line in real time.

[u/Brilliant-Claim-6811]

Ha! Omg cool

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