Building a Real-Time Twitter Feed Wall: A DIY Project for Event Displays

As an open-source enthusiast and indie developer, I’m always looking for ways to blend social media with real-world applications. Today, I’m excited to share a project that does just that: a DIY Twitter feed wall that’s perfect for events, conferences, and any scenario where you want to display live social media content on a big screen. The Inspiration and Purpose Inspired by the sleek design of Twistori, I set out to create a more flexible tool that would allow anyone to set up a simple, auto-refreshing wall where people can post content in real-time. This project was born out of a specific need for Proto.in, but I quickly realized its potential for wider applications. ...

January 22, 2009 · 2 min · 390 words · Dipankar Sarkar