https://github.com/quinnjohnsoncode/pi-binary-expansion-finder

Simple GUI Application that finds images in PI.
https://github.com/quinnjohnsoncode/pi-binary-expansion-finder

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Simple GUI Application that finds images in PI.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/quinnjohnsoncode/pi-binary-expansion-finder
• Owner: QuinnJohnsonCode
• Created: 2024-01-13T03:42:54.000Z (over 2 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-01-16T17:38:32.000Z (over 2 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-03-30T23:12:33.531Z (about 1 year ago)
• Topics: binary, c, gtk4, gui, pi
• Language: C
• Homepage:
• Size: 15.6 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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README

          
# PI Binary Expansion Finder

## Description

This project was inspired by *Matt Parker ([Stand-up Maths](https://www.youtube.com/@standupmaths) on YouTube)*, in which he searches the binary expansion of PI to find certain images. 

The project was written in plain **C**, using basic standard library support. 

It uses **GTK4** to create a simple *grid-based layout* that allows users to draw a 4x4 image and displays its position in the binary approximation of PI. 

For context, this project was tested with a PI text file that was in **Hexadecimal** and went up to **One Billion Digits**.

## Prerequisites

- C Compiler

- GTK4

- Hexadecimal PI file

## Installation

1. Clone the repository:

      `git clone https://github.com/QuinnJohnsonCode/pi-binary-expansion-finder.git`

      `cd pi-binary-expansion-finder`

2. Include the PI file:

      Once a Hexadecimal PI file has been sourced, name it **pi-billion.txt** and put it in the root directory. 

      (Or change the name in *binary-find-pi.c*)

3. Compile and run:

      `gcc $(pkg-config --cflags gtk4) -o pi-gui.out pi-gui.c binary-find-pi.c $(pkg-config --libs gtk4)`

      `./pi-gui.out`

## Usage

To use this GUI, follow these steps:

1. Click the buttons in the center to toggle their state.

2. Create an image by toggling the state of the buttons.

3. When ready, click the button that states "*Find 4x4 Image in PI*".

4. You can then view the Hex/Binary positions shown at the bottom.

## Preview

![This is a preview of the project, with a button on top that says Find 4x4 Image in PI, and then a grid of buttons](img/preview.png)

## Contact

PI Binary Expansion Finder was created by Quinn Johnson.

Reach out to me at my [Email](mailto:Quinn.Johnson99@gmail.com).