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R44/46 LCD or R143/160 LED?If you have time, can you make me a signature that displays the following, please?:|Broadway Local
|Sea Beach EXP
|Gravesend-86 St
|via Whitehall
Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the feedback. :tup: Yes, I have the amber-colored fonts for the R143/160 LED. I gave the fonts different colors because it was an original idea and the real thing doesn't have it. But yes, the blue color resembling the 8th Avenue line was way too dark, so I gave it a somewhat brighter color and it worked :tup:. Maybe I should do the same for the Nassau Street line too...COOL!One idea for the LED signs would be to make the actual destination text white. That would be more visible. The route letter bearing the route color would be enough.
As it is, they only use amber now because it's supposedly more visible, and I would use white as to not contradict the route color, and that should be visible enough even if it's not as good as amber. But colors like brown or blue would be harder to see.
This is something I would really want them to adopt. It's the front sign I'm trying to convince them on (see avatar) now.
Are you going to do buses as well. (They said the sign programs don;t have enough capacity to add colors).
I never tried white though, so maybe I can test it out and see how the fonts turn out. As for buses, RTS CNG Command does Flipdots and LED bus signages. I have no tools and pictures to make them sadly. However, I can use the handmade LCD/LED signs to make them, only if I can make the route destination number fit on the left side since it requires 2-5 characters. That's the only issue for now.
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R143/R160 Mostly
Here, and here :cool: I'll make the remaining 2 by tonight.
1. Thanks :tup:1. Awesome2. What program(s) do you use?
3. EXP, To Jamaica Center, Super Skip-Stop, Jamaica/Broadway EXP (R160/R143 and Gray)
Thank You!!!
2. I used Paint to design the signages.
3. There you go
Thanks, your wish is my command. That GO route is via the F line right?Sweet job!!!!!I wouldn't mind having that R160 sign but i would like it to display the current pattern:
Far Rockaway
8 Av Exp
Fulton St Exp
via JFK Airport
via Delancey St
I like the G.O. Gives me a one seat ride home from my sister's crib in LES. LOL
Awesome Signs!Can I get the R160 sign
LCL, To Broad St, Jamaica Local, Nassau St Local
Thank you :tup: Here's your signage :cool:
People, don't be afraid to request one or more signages. You'll like them.
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they look very nice
Thanks :tup:
I can't send a new PM to you since your inbox is full. How do you want it? R44/46 LCD or R143/160 LED? And the color: yellow or gray?I love it.I think I love to see
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FOREST HILLS-71ST AV
6TH AV/QUEENS BLVD LOCAL
VIA 53RD ST
METROPOLITAN AV-MIDDLE VILLAGE
6TH AV/JAMAICA LINE
VIA 53RD ST
57TH ST
6TH AV/QUEENS BLVD LOCAL
VIA 53RD ST
TO 145TH ST VIA 6TH AV/CPW LOCAL
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This is the Animated Digital Bus & Train Destination Signs thread. In no particular order, I would like to express my thanks to RTS CNG Command, Lance, BenTheMiner, ConeyIslandAv7, R44 CNG (and other artists that I can't seem to remember now) for the dedication and inspiration needed to make this possible for the past 11 years. My thanks also goes out to Harry for pinning this wonderful thread (and others!) Please read the bottom carefully before requesting a sign.
- You can only request one of each (bus and train) or 2 of one (bus or train) at a time. However, you can request up to 3 rear-end signs since they're simple -sort of-.
- Failure to specify your request with clarity will result in me choosing for you. Although some elements are a bit dated, unspecific or unrelated, use this guide for reference.
- Be reasonable with your requests, don't expect me to produce anything beyond 4-6 frames for the interior signs and beyond 3 elsewhere. And if that's the case, then you can only request one sign and it will be held off depending on the number of requests.
- I don't abbreviate, ever. If it's for the green flipdot sign, then I can make an exception. I will add in extra stuff (via, to, -insert abbreviated boroughs-, st/nd/rd/th, etc). if applicable.
At the present time, I can produce the following digital signs:
Bus signs:
- Scrolling will be the default transition for the flipdot sign, while the "blank" transition will be the default for older R142 signs, though both transitions can be done for any sign. You must mention if you want these features outside of the respective signs.
- The default font color will be used, though multi colors can be done. However, only the colors featured on the official bus maps will be used.
Green Flipdot/Side Titan LED (120x16)
Horizon LED (160x16)
Titan LED (200x24)
(from 2013, it will be updated soon)
Side Green Flipdot/Horizon LED (90x7)
Rear Green Flipdot (23x10)
Rear Horizon LED (48x16)
Exterior train signs:
- There are 4 versions of the B-division LCD signs: the beige/yellowish one found inside, the black one found outside, a grayish one that I invented out of the blues and the prototype version that was only used for testing purposes and never officially used to my knowledge. It is imperative that you mention which one you want due to the variety available.
- The default font color will be used, though multi colors can be done. However, only the colors denoting the current trunk lines (and the pre-1979 colors) will be used.
- Double letters and numbers are possible (unless otherwise stated).
R44/R46 LCD Signs (15 characters, 7x5)
- Digital diamond and circle bullets were added, taken straight from the modified R62/A signs used on the and (7).
R110B LCD Signs (20 characters, 7x5)
(black color scheme is also available)
- At the present time, double letters and numbers are NOT possible for the exterior signs below. I will experiment and see if I can work around it, but the large mosaic/dot matrix fonts will be done away with.
- A small "flipdot" indicator reading [LCL] [LTD] [EXP] [SHU] [S/S] was added.
R142 Dot Matrix/Mosaic LCD (20x27 for the large font, 20 characters elsewhere)
R142A Mosaic LCD (20 characters)
R142S Dot Matrix/Commuter LCD (17x24 for the large font, 20 characters elsewhere)
R143 LED (19x12 for the large font, 110x9 elsewhere)
R160 LED (20x12 for the large font, 115x9 elsewhere)
R179 LED (20x12 for the large font, 150x9 elsewhere)
- Instead of a flipdot indicator, a diamond and circle bullet will take its place.
R142 Rounded Typeface LED (20 characters)
R188 Squared Typeface LED (20 characters)
Interior train signs:
- There are 2 versions of the B-division Interior LCD sign: the beige/yellowish one found inside and a grayish one invented by me. I plan on developing a prototype version later on.
- The default font color will be used, though multi colors can be done. However, only the colors denoting the current trunk lines (and the pre-1979 colors) will be used.
R44/46 Interior LCD (25 characters, 7x5) (both images below are from 2012, they will be updated soon)
R110A/B Interior LCD (25 characters, "Split flat" mosaic)
R142/A Interior LED (205x16)
R142/A Interior LED Extended (250x16)
R143/160 Interior LED (205x13)
R179 Interior LED (250x13)
I plan to expand the collection by creating more alternate digital signs, inspired by actual ones. In the meantime, enjoy!
To be expected in the future:
- Countdown clocks from both divisions.
- Axion LED and an expanded Luminator font sizes 5-24 (the latter will take awhile, I only reconstructed sizes 5-9).
- Reintroducing a yellow color scheme of the R143/160/179 Exterior LED signs, akin to the B-division LCD signs.
- A prototype color scheme of the R44/46 Interior LCD, just so it can feel complete.
- Alternate versions of the R143/160/179 Exterior LED signs (see here, they're -mostly- inspired by actual digital bus signs).
- A miniature Interior LED for the R143/160/179, using the respective exterior LED fonts (see here, they were only used due to lack of materials at the time).
- A possible workaround for double letters/numbers for all new tech exterior signs.
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If its not a problem... I want an Green Flipdot sign for these.
Bx44
Locust Point
Tierney Place
via Burnside
via Tremont
Bx46
Edgewater Pk
Sampson Av
via Burnside
via Tremont
Bx54
Limited
Country Club
Spencer Dr
via Story Ave
via Westchr Av
Thanks again~!
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1984 Bronx map
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I like the idea of peak direction express for the and , something that is needed for the rush hours. Only if the wouldget the same treatment then that would be better.
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Another batch of signs are here! 6 Express Train, this is your New Year's Eve present!
:tup::tup::tup:
My fantasy became a reality. THANKS! :cool:
*uploads in my photobucket account*
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The small, green luminator will do. I only want a few if its alright. :cool:
Bx40 LIMITED
Throgs Neck
Ft Schuyler
Via Burnside
Via Tremont
Bx42 LIMITED
Throgs Neck
Harding Ave
Via Burnside
Via Tremont
And for nostalgic purposes... :cry:
Bx26 LIMITED
Fordham Ctr
192 Street
Via 1-2-3-4-5
Via Allerton
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Truly awesome. :cool:
It would look nice with orange though
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Animated Digital Bus & Train Destination Signs
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R44/46 LCD or R143/160 LED?
And I'm confused with the (Mx).. So Nassau/Jamaica EXP with West End Local via Myrtle Ave, heading to Broadway Junction?