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Introduction to FiestaBoard

FiestaBoard is an open-source server that connects to your split-flap display and lets you control what it shows. You bring the board and the API keys for the services you care about — FiestaBoard handles pulling data from those services and formatting it for your display.

What Does FiestaBoard Do?​

If you already own a split-flap display, FiestaBoard gives you a self-hosted platform with a plugin system to get data onto your board:

  • 18 Built-in Plugins: Weather, stocks, transit, sports, Disney park wait times, ferry schedules, and more
  • WYSIWYG Page Editor: Create pages with a visual editor that shows exactly how content will appear
  • Schedule Mode: Visual calendar to schedule which pages display when
  • Modern Web UI: Manage pages, configure plugins, and monitor your display
  • Docker Ready: One-command deployment on any system
  • Plugin Architecture: Easily create your own custom data sources

Quick Start​

Prerequisites​

  • A split-flap display you already own
  • Your board's API key
  • Docker and Docker Compose installed

Using the Installation Script​

The install wizard handles everything — it collects your board API key, creates the configuration, and starts the server:

# Mac/Linux
./scripts/install.sh

# Windows (PowerShell)
.\scripts\install.ps1

Access your FiestaBoard:

Available Plugins​

PluginDescription
🌤️ WeatherCurrent conditions, UV index, high/low temps
📈 StocksReal-time stock prices with color indicators
🚇 Muni TransitSF Muni arrival predictions
🏆 Sports ScoresNFL, Soccer, NHL, NBA scores
🌊 Surf ConditionsWave height and quality ratings
🖖 Star Trek QuotesRandom quotes from TNG, Voyager, DS9
🚗 TrafficTravel time with live traffic
💨 Air QualityAQI and fog conditions
🏠 Home AssistantSmart home status display
🏰 Disney ParksWait times from Queue-Times.com
🚢 WSDOT FerriesWA State ferry schedules and alerts
And more...18 plugins total

Next Steps​