A downloadable tool for Windows

Binary Finger Counter is a lightweight interactive tool that teaches binary numbers using your hands and a webcam. Perfect for students, educators, and curious minds - this tool makes binary counting fun and intuitive through real-time hand tracking.

✨ Features

  • Sandbox Mode: Experiment freely and see live binary/decimal output from your fingers.
  • Tutorial Mode: Step-by-step guide to binary, bit positions, and hand-based counting.
  • Challenge Mode: Test your skills! Match randomly generated numbers with speed and precision.
  • Help Overlay: Optional labels above each fingertip showing its binary value.

📚 Educational Value

Binary Finger Counter helps visualize how binary digits (bits) add up using your fingers. It demonstrates how just 10 fingers can represent values from 0 to 1023, giving a fun, physical way to learn computer fundamentals.

🔧 Tech Details

  • Built with Python, OpenCV, and MediaPipe
  • Packaged as a single lightweight executable (no install required)

🎯 Ideal For

  • Computer Science classrooms
  • STEM educators and workshops
  • Anyone curious about binary and number systems

No data is collected. Everything runs locally and offline.


Created by Declan Greenwell; for feedback, educational use, or integration ideas, feel free to get in touch.

Download

Download
BinaryFingerCounter.exe 130 MB

Install instructions

📥 How to Use

  1. Download the executable
  2. Double-click BinaryFingerCounter.exe
  3. Give camera permission (if prompted)
  4. Choose a mode and start learning!

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