Production Queue
FlipKast™ — Custom Split-Flap Display Board
Set up FlipKast™, the retro split-flap display for your showroom, lobby, or break room.
3 min readUpdated for Kontraktr™ 2026
What Is FlipKast™?
FlipKast™ is a standalone display board that recreates the classic mechanical split-flap effect you see at airports and train stations. Each character flips individually with realistic 3D animation. Write your own messages, highlight words in your brand color, and cast it to any screen in your shop.
How to Launch
- 1Navigate to the KrewKast™ page on the Kontraktr marketing site
- 2Click Try FlipKast™ Free or go directly to /flipkast/index.html
- 3The board loads immediately — no login required
- 4Press F11 for fullscreen, then cast to your TV via Chromecast, AirPlay, or HDMI
Customizing Messages
- 1Hover near the bottom-left corner to reveal the settings gear icon
- 2Click the gear to open the editor panel
- 3Edit up to 10 messages with 5 lines each (26 characters per line)
- 4Wrap words in [brackets] to highlight them in your accent color
- 5Pick any accent color using the color picker or preset dots
- 6Adjust zoom with the slider (80-120%)
- 7Close the panel — changes save automatically
FlipKast™ vs KrewKast™
FlipKast™ is a custom message board for your showroom or lobby — you write whatever you want. KrewKast™ is the live production queue display that shows real job data from Kontrol™. Different tools, different purposes. Both are free with every plan.
