Binary number system from 1617 (Napier's Location Numerals) Review / HowTo
The strange binary-like number system invented for Napier's location arithmetic, as described in his "Rabdology" (Rabdologia), published 1617. It's like binary, but worse!
This is episode 81 of my video series about old calculating methods.
Video about Napier's multiplication board: • 1600s binary multiplier (Napier's Location...
End song inspired by "Hotter than a Molotov" by The Coup. • The Coup: Hotter Than A Molotov (Talking f...
Chris Staecker webpage with location board free PDF download: https://faculty.fairfield.edu/cstaeck...
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