Binary Finger Counter
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.
Published | 2 days ago |
Status | Released |
Category | Tool |
Platforms | Windows |
Author | MrSixtyThree |
Genre | Educational, Interactive Fiction |
Tags | binary, gesture, Singleplayer |
Download
Download
BinaryFingerCounter.exe 130 MB
Install instructions
📥 How to Use
- Download the executable
- Double-click
BinaryFingerCounter.exe
- Give camera permission (if prompted)
- Choose a mode and start learning!
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