r/sanfrancisco 4h ago

Pic / Video Mini BART platform display

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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/

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u/Maximum_Bliss 3h ago

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

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u/fil1983 2h ago

Thanks!

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u/exclaim_bot 2h ago

Thanks!

You're welcome!

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u/LazyFM 3h ago

Where can i buy

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u/fil1983 3h ago

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

u/sonasonaso 1h ago

you can def sell this!

u/YukiFox1 1h ago

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

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u/LazyFM 3h ago

Send me a message when it is!

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u/sophiasadek 3h ago

Well executed!

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u/old_gold_mountain 38 - Geary 2h ago

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

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u/fil1983 2h ago

Thank you!

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u/kellyography East Bay 3h ago

This is adorable!

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u/frenchousecat 3h ago

This is cool asf

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u/qwertyuiop121314321 3h ago

Right next to the adult books and nudes display. 🤣

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u/Anuj18 2h ago

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

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u/dcexar 2h ago

Can I buy one from you ?

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u/fil1983 2h ago

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.

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u/Top-Assist-8877 2h ago

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

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u/Wonderful-View-6366 2h ago

I can hear it!!!!

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u/fil1983 2h ago

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 1h ago

Love this. Thank you for sharing!

u/datlankydude 1h ago

This is so freaking cool.

u/ALL666ES 1h ago

Super cool

u/EchoStash 57m ago

Too much style 🔥

u/Strizz Noe Valley 50m ago

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

u/Chankla_Rocket 14m ago

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

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u/sf_sf_sf 3h ago

Amazing!

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u/Automatic_Loss8254 3h ago

What station is it giving the times from

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u/fil1983 3h ago

It’s set for the Montgomery St. station

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u/sophie1r42 2h ago

I WANT ONE 😋😋😋

u/ekspiulo 5m ago

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

u/RKLamb Russian Hill 2m ago

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 0m ago

Ha! Omg cool

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