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Desk split-flap display video maker

by @flipletters· Landscape · Lifestyle

A compact ten-character split-flap unit on a warm wooden desk. Flip through names, moods, scores or tiny messages one word at a time, with a bright Solari clack.

TL;DR

A single-row, ten-cell desktop split-flap unit sitting on a warm wooden tabletop scene. Short words flip through — names, scores, moods, tiny messages — with a bright Solari clack. The cozy lifestyle framing makes it right for vlogs, desk-setup content, and short looping displays where one word at a time is the point.

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Includes the complete editable project. Change the words, timing, colors, sounds, transitions, and output format before exporting.

How to make it

  1. 1.Click “Make yours free” to open the Desk Marquee in Studio.
  2. 2.Type one short word or name per slide (up to ten characters).
  3. 3.Set the pacing and the sound.
  4. 4.Preview and export a looping MP4.
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FAQ

Do I need to buy a physical split-flap display?
No. FlipLetters renders a realistic split-flap video in your browser, with no hardware needed.
How many letters fit?
The desk unit shows ten characters per word. For longer text, try the Station Board or Minimal template.
Is it free?
Yes. The template is free to customize in FlipLetters Studio, and you can export a free MP4 after a quick sign-in. Premium plans add higher resolutions and no watermark.

Flipcode

.flipopen board language

This free template is open flipcode — FlipLetters' board language (like Markdown for flap boards). Copy it, remix it in any text editor, or paste it into the Studio's </> FLIPCODE panel.

Use this code
flipletters v1 · board fileFlipcode docs →
flipletters v1
// Desk Marquee — 1×10 board. Edit, then Apply.

name: demo-marquee
board: marquee 1x10
output: 1920x1080 30fps
sound: solari volume 0.85
speed: 1x
seed: 21

--- slide 1
hold: 0s
flip: sweepColumns 10/s jitter 0.15 stagger 0.18
| HELLO

--- slide 2
hold: 0s
flip: allAtOnce 11/s jitter 0.2 stagger 0.2
| GOOD

--- slide 3
hold: 0s
flip: sweepColumns 10/s jitter 0.15 stagger 0.15
| MORNING

--- slide 4
hold: 0s
flip: randomDissolve 9/s jitter 0.3 stagger 0.3
| COFFEE?

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