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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 | + | :* QR Code on our "Mall Map", which links to the PPM Wiki Main page |
| − | :* QR Code to link to our Waiver | + | :*QR Code to link to our Waiver |
| − | :* QR Code to Check-in / Check-out to our Wood Shop | + | :*QR Code to Check-in / Check-out to our Wood Shop |
| − | :* QR Code on our storage cabinet in our Vented Room | + | :*QR Code on our storage cabinet in our Vented Room |
| − | :* We use QR Codes to link to payment services such as Cheddar Up and PayPal | + | :*We use QR Codes to link to payment services such as Cheddar Up and PayPal |
| − | :* We use QR Codes for promoting services such as King Soopers Rewards and events like Repair Cafe | + | :*We use QR Codes for promoting services such as King Soopers Rewards and 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. | :*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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[[File:Burst.png|alt=burst of white rays on orange background|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/About_PPM|right|frameless|250x250px]] | [[File:Burst.png|alt=burst of white rays on orange background|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/About_PPM|right|frameless|250x250px]] | ||
==What Is a QR Code? == | ==What Is a QR Code? == | ||
| − | A QR Code, short for “Quick Response Code”, is an advanced type of scannable barcode. | + | A QR Code, short for “Quick Response Code”, is an advanced type of scannable 2D matrix barcode (a square). |
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| + | It can code up to about 1000 characters, far more than a linear barcode (such as a UPC.) | ||
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| + | ===[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/blog/qr-code-vs-barcode/ QR code vs barcode: What’s the difference?] — on Jotform.com === | ||
===[https://learn.adafruit.com/qr-codes QR Codes] — on adafruit.com=== | ===[https://learn.adafruit.com/qr-codes QR Codes] — on adafruit.com=== | ||
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===[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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==Curated Collection of QR Code Creators:== | ==Curated Collection of QR Code Creators:== | ||
| − | === | + | ===[https://www.qrcode-monkey.com/ QRCode Monkey]=== |
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| + | ===[[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 | :''Pick'' Object -> Generate QR Code... and fill in the dialog box | ||
| − | === | + | ===[https://inkscape.org Inkscape]=== |
:''Pick'' Extensions-> Render-> Bar Code / QR Code... and fill in the dialog box | :''Pick'' Extensions-> Render-> Bar Code / QR Code... and fill in the dialog box | ||
| − | === | + | ===[[Canva Tips|Canva]]=== |
:https://www.canva.com/help/create-qr-code/ | :https://www.canva.com/help/create-qr-code/ | ||
| − | + | ===[https://easy-qr-generator.com/ Easy QR Generator] — including Image QR=== | |
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| − | ===[https://easy-qr-generator.com/ Easy QR Generator] — including Image QR === | ||
:[https://easy-qr-generator.com/basic Basic QR], [https://easy-qr-generator.com/colour Colour QR], [https://easy-qr-generator.com/sm Social Media QR], [https://easy-qr-generator.com/image Image QR] | :[https://easy-qr-generator.com/basic Basic QR], [https://easy-qr-generator.com/colour Colour QR], [https://easy-qr-generator.com/sm Social Media QR], [https://easy-qr-generator.com/image Image QR] | ||
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:''Test the resulting image,'' | :''Test the resulting image,'' | ||
:''Right click to save.'' | :''Right click to save.'' | ||
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===[https://www.qrcode-monkey.com/ QR Codes with Logo, Color and Design]=== | ===[https://www.qrcode-monkey.com/ QR Codes with Logo, Color and Design]=== | ||
:100% free, this includes all commercial purposes | :100% free, this includes all commercial purposes | ||
| − | == | + | ==Additional Help== |
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:''' | '''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:''' | ||
:[[Mall Map|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FDD1AC"> '''Mall Map''' </span>]] | :[[Mall Map|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FDD1AC"> '''Mall Map''' </span>]] | ||
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:'''[[Canva Tips]]''' | :'''[[Canva Tips]]''' | ||
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing | :Use the PPM Slack channel #computing | ||
:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']] | :[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']] | ||
| − | :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. | + | : 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. |
{{Template:Footer}} | {{Template:Footer}} | ||
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<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em; background:#ff6c00; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> </p> | <p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em; background:#ff6c00; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> </p> | ||
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[[Category:Software]] | [[Category:Software]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:37, 8 December 2024
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 Check-in / Check-out to our Wood Shop
- QR Code on our storage cabinet in our Vented Room
- We use QR Codes to link to payment services such as Cheddar Up and PayPal
- We use QR Codes for promoting services such as King Soopers Rewards and 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.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
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? — on Jotform.com
QR code vs barcode: What’s the difference? — on Jotform.com
QR Codes — on adafruit.com
13 QR-Code Usability Guidelines — NN/g
Curated Collection of QR Code Creators:
QRCode Monkey
LightBurn
Adobe InDesign
- Pick Object -> Generate QR Code... and fill in the dialog box
Inkscape
- Pick Extensions-> Render-> Bar Code / QR Code... and fill in the dialog box
Canva
Easy QR Generator — including Image QR
WolframAlpha website
- free, no registration required
- Change: "link" to whatever you want coded
- Test the resulting image,
- Right click to save.
QR Codes with Logo, Color and Design
- 100% free, this includes all commercial purposes
Additional Help
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
- Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
- List of all PPM Slack channels
- 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.