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Dev tools · October 12, 2019

I've made a rotary dial number input, because why not?

A Rotary Dial menu for input numbers. Contribute to victorqribeiro/dial development by creating an account on GitHub.

I've made a rotary dial number input, because why not? launched on October 12, 2019 with 190 votes, #93 of 3,363 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.

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In plain words

This is a rotary dial number input tool designed for nostalgic or novelty purposes. It recreates the mechanical interface of vintage rotary phones, allowing users to enter numbers by rotating a dial rather than using standard numeric input methods. The tool is intended for developers or enthusiasts who want to add retro-styled number entry to projects or simply enjoy the interactive experience of a classic interface.

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