Question 1

What is FiestaBoard?

Accepted Answer

FiestaBoard is free, open-source software for split-flap displays. It adds 23 data plugins, a visual page editor, and scheduling to your board. Compatible with Vestaboard Flagship and Note.

Question 2

Is FiestaBoard free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. FiestaBoard is completely free and open source under the MIT license. There are no subscriptions, paid tiers, or usage limits.

Question 3

How do I install FiestaBoard?

Accepted Answer

FiestaBoard runs in Docker. Pull the image from Docker Hub and start it with docker-compose — you can be up and running in under 5 minutes. It works on Mac, Windows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi.

Question 4

What can FiestaBoard display on my board?

Accepted Answer

FiestaBoard has 26 built-in plugins for weather, stocks, sports scores, transit times, Disney park wait times, aircraft tracking, surf conditions, Home Assistant integration, and more. Many plugins require no API key.

Question 5

Does FiestaBoard work with Vestaboard?

Accepted Answer

Yes. FiestaBoard is compatible with Vestaboard Flagship (22x6) and Vestaboard Note (15x3). It connects via the Vestaboard Local API (recommended, supports animations) or the Vestaboard Cloud API (works remotely). FiestaBoard runs alongside the official Vestaboard app.