[rockmeamedee]

Big ups! I use this all the time in winter while waiting for the 55. I definitely assumed you worked at Ubisoft across the street!

Btw, from some experience spending cold winters looking at it, it flickers a lot by having so many screen changes, making it tiring to see the screen change so much. L'AUTOBUS - SERA - LA - DANS - 5... - MINUTES - GREG . - TECHNOLOGY. It would be easier on the eyes if it changed less often.

Thanks so much anyways!

[gregsadetsky]

Ha, small world :-)

Agreed on timing, it could be better. I'll consider skipping some of the words + make them appear slower. Thanks for the suggestion!

[marci]

BUS 55 - DANS - 5MIN ?

[gregsadetsky]

AUTOBUS - DANS - 5 - MINUTES

I think that makes sense, yeah. I would rather not flash other digits (55) as that could be confusing for someone who sees that number go by (was that the bus number or the number of minutes?)

Thank you!

[StavrosK]

You guys don't do minute notation (5')?

[gregsadetsky]

I don't think that it's as common to write or read

I'll be there in 5'

Also, since this is a sign seen from about 10-15 meters away, using an apostrophe might lead to confusion (it might not be clear to read).

The aesthetics of the big flashing words are also intentional. Way, way back in my brain there was definitely [0] playing while I was creating this. :-)

[0] * * * WARNING A lot of Flashing Lights! * * * https://www.yhchang.com/SAMSUNG_MEANS_TO_COME_V.html

[stoobs]

5' is also a notation of 5 Feet..

[childintime]

Is it too nerdy to just write "BUS 55", "+5MIN" ?

You'll also have 50% more screens in the same amount of time.

[paines]

> This is in Montréal Official language is french. So Bus 55 is coming in 5 mins!

[BrandoElFollito]

Me too!

No, just kidding, I am in France but the idea is awesome. Simply fantastic.