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'''Pikes Makerspace (PPM) uses unique QR Codes throughout the building:'''
 
'''Pikes Makerspace (PPM) uses unique QR Codes throughout the building:'''
  
:* QR Code on our "Mall Map", which links to the PPM Wiki Main page
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:*  QR Code on our "Mall Map", which links to the '''PPM Wiki Main page'''
:*QR Code to link to our Waiver
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:*  QR Code to link to our '''Waiver'''
:*QR Code to Check-in / Check-out to our Wood Shop
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:*  QR Code to our '''Wood Shop Check-in / Check-out'''
:*QR Code on our storage cabinet in our Vented Room
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:*  QR Code on our '''Vented Room storage cabinet'''
  
:*We use QR Codes to link to payment services such as Cheddar Up and PayPal
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:*  We use QR Codes to link to payment services '''Cheddar Up and PayPal'''
:*We use QR Codes for promoting services such as King Soopers Rewards
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:*  We use QR Codes for promoting services such as '''King Soopers Rewards'''
:*We use QR Codes for promoting events like Repair Cafe
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:*  We use QR Codes for promoting events like '''Repair Cafe'''
  
:*Finally, we have plans to incorporate QR Code usage even more extensively in the very near future, to link into our wiki, for example.
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:* Finally, we have plans to incorporate QR Codes even more extensively in the near future, to link into our wiki, for example.
 
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It can code up to about 1000 characters, far more than a linear barcode (such as a UPC.)
 
It can code up to about 1000 characters, far more than a linear barcode (such as a UPC.)
  
===[https://www.jotform.com/what-is-a-qr-code/#home_section What Is a QR Code?] — on Jotform.com===
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==='''[https://www.jotform.com/what-is-a-qr-code/#home_section What Is a QR Code?] — Jotform.com'''===
  
=== [https://www.jotform.com/blog/qr-code-vs-barcode/ QR code vs barcode: What’s the difference?] — on Jotform.com ===
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===[https://learn.adafruit.com/qr-codes QR Codes] — adafruit.com===
 
 
===[https://learn.adafruit.com/qr-codes QR Codes] — on adafruit.com===
 
  
 
===[https://www.nngroup.com/articles/qr-code-guidelines/ 13 QR-Code Usability Guidelines] — [https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ NN/g]===
 
===[https://www.nngroup.com/articles/qr-code-guidelines/ 13 QR-Code Usability Guidelines] — [https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ NN/g]===
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===[[LightBurn Tips|LightBurn]]===
 
===[[LightBurn Tips|LightBurn]]===
 
:https://lightburnsoftware.github.io/NewDocs/QRCodeCreator.html
 
:https://lightburnsoftware.github.io/NewDocs/QRCodeCreator.html
 
===[[Adobe InDesign Tips|Adobe InDesign]]===
 
:''Pick'' Object -> Generate QR Code... and fill in the dialog box
 
  
 
===[https://inkscape.org Inkscape]===
 
===[https://inkscape.org Inkscape]===
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:[[3D Printing — Resin|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Resin (SLA)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[3D Printing — Resin|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Resin (SLA)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
  
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
 
:[[Large Format Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers — Large Format'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Large Format Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers — Large Format'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Dye Sublimation Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers — Dye Sublimation'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Dye Sublimation Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers — Dye Sublimation'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:'''[[Canva Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Canva Tips]]'''
  
:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
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Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
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: Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
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Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
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{{Template:Footer}}
 
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<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em; background:#ff6c00; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> &nbsp; </p>
 
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[[Category:Software]]
 
[[Category:Software]]

Revision as of 15:10, 29 March 2025

Pikes Makerspace (PPM) uses unique QR Codes throughout the building:

  •  QR Code on our "Mall Map", which links to the PPM Wiki Main page
  •  QR Code to link to our Waiver
  •  QR Code to our Wood Shop Check-in / Check-out
  •  QR Code on our Vented Room storage cabinet
  •  We use QR Codes to link to payment services Cheddar Up and PayPal
  •  We use QR Codes for promoting services such as King Soopers Rewards
  •  We use QR Codes for promoting events like Repair Cafe
  •  Finally, we have plans to incorporate QR Codes even more extensively in the near future, to link into our wiki, for example.


Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

 


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What Is a QR Code?

A QR Code, short for “Quick Response Code”, is an advanced type of scannable 2D matrix barcode (a square).

It can code up to about 1000 characters, far more than a linear barcode (such as a UPC.)

What Is a QR Code? — Jotform.com

QR Codes — adafruit.com

13 QR-Code Usability GuidelinesNN/g

Curated Collection of QR Code Creators:

QRCode Monkey

QR Codes with Logo, Color and Design
100% free, this includes all commercial purposes

LightBurn

https://lightburnsoftware.github.io/NewDocs/QRCodeCreator.html

Inkscape

Pick Extensions-> Render-> Bar Code / QR Code... and fill in the dialog box

Canva

https://www.canva.com/help/create-qr-code/

Easy QR Generator — including Image QR

Basic QR, Colour QR, Social Media QR, Image QR

WolframAlpha website

free, no registration required
Change: "link" to whatever you want coded
Test the resulting image,
Right click to save.

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Mall Map  
  3D Printing — Filament (FDM)  
  3D Printing — Resin (SLA)  
  Printers — Large Format  
  Printers — Dye Sublimation  
  Vinyl Cutting  
  Wood Shop  
  Vented Room   - make a reservation
LightBurn Tips
Inkscape Tips
Canva Tips

Use the PPM Slack channel #computing

Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.


Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.