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One (1) Vintage Solari/Udine Single-Character Split Flap Display Unit ("Mod 1" Designation, white Gill Sans lettering).
This listing is for one single-character flap unit. Six units are shown together for effect.
Flap unit is designed to display letters A-Z, numbers 0-9, and dash, dot, slash symbols. All silk-screened flap cards are present.
Dimensions are approximately 1-1/4" in width, 2-1/2" in height and 5-3/4" in depth.
Perfect project piece to study and replicate. Authentic Solari/Udine. Control electronics are not included and are the responsibility of the buyer to create/source, if it is desired to use this split-flap display as originally designed. Beware, it will not simply plug into mains voltage or a computer to function electrically.**To Reiterate: Without the expertise and knowledge to build an electronic control system for this item, this display unit will NOT function electrically and should only be considered to be a static collectible piece of transportation memorabilia**No electronic controls or cabling are included with this listing. 6-Pin Female DIN connectors can be sourced and wired to send motor and logic control voltage to the flap unit and receive signals from the Home and Step-by-Step hall effect sensors, which are present on each flap unit.
Item is used and therefore sold as-is. Due to the rare, unique nature of this listing, returns are NOT accepted. Flap unit is original and therefore will have markings, scratches, scuffs, scrapes, rust, corrosion and other such imperfections and defects typical with approximately 40 years of age. Flap unit may require cleaning, lubrication, or general reconditioning. Flap cards may also exhibit imperfections such as dirt, scuffs, curvature or waviness.
Photos are representative pictures, you may or may not receive the exact unit pictured. For specific photos or if you have any questions, please feel free to inquire.
