[ANN] Bitcoin propaganda QR-Code

[phelix]

edit 2014-03-21: a variant of the original version (public domain)   links to bitcoin.org




edit 2013-03-30: New download link. License changed to public domain.

edit 2012-07-20: if you sell these let me know and I will put up a link here (got a request for stickers)

edit 2012-03-22 (copied from down the thread):



a new bitcoin design QR code linking to http://weusecoins.com

high res versions:
http://blockchained.com/stuff/weusecoins_x-qr.png  (orange should not get brighter!)
b/w: http://blockchained.com/stuff/weusecoins_x-qr_bw.png

released as cc-by-sa public domain. Do whatever you want with it.


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This code was among the hardest QR codes I have done so far and took quite a while to make, so I would not mind if someone would like do donate: 1fTb8zZHPypnW7QbjW5uTrnVbv64SjBn1

Hope to see them on stickers everywhere.

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if someone makes a sticker or otherwise prints this code be very carefull that the orange does not get lighter and test (prototypes) well.

[marcusaurelius]

http://ma.eatgold.com/btc/qr-sticker.png

i wondered about what the OP said and so I created a bitcoin regular design qr code. it links to bitcoin.org.

I release it into the public domain
(In case your jurisdiction does not know the concept of "public domain", i hereby license you to do anything you want with it.)

It is based on bitboys design. I slightly modified it and made the B-sign a little bigger so it is well readable.

This code was as easy as all the other QR codes I have done so far and took me a whole 3 minutes to make, so I would not mind if someone would like do donate: 1Bo3Nqu1rKWvDzHmZJ7GD2BGnsg6YoqzPr

Hope to see them on stickers everywhere.

Edit: VECTOR VERSION at http://ma.eatgold.com/btc/qr-sticker.pdf [PDF, 14kb]

[defxor]

fxspoke is thinking about printing bitcoin stickers so I created a bitcoin extreme design qr code. it links to bitcoin.org.

Pretty!

i wondered about what the OP said and so I created a bitcoin regular design qr code. it links to bitcoin.org.

Less pretty.

[error]

Interesting. The "extreme" barcode scanned instantly, while most QR codes seem to take a couple of seconds. Using Barcode Scanner for Android.

[evoorhees]

This needs to go on a billboard... how much do billboard's cost? =)

[BusmasterDMA]

I'm unable to successfully scan Phelix's QR code.  Marcusaurelius's is scanned perfectly.

Using Barcode Scanner v3.6 on a Nexus One.

[error]

I'm unable to successfully scan Phelix's QR code.  Marcusaurelius's is scanned perfectly.

Using Barcode Scanner v3.6 on a Nexus One.

Eh? I can't make it NOT scan the code.

[evoorhees]

I scanned the OP code perfectly on my iPhone with RedLaser

[elewton]

Cyanogenmod 7, Barcode Scanner 3.6.  Scans instantly.

Well done, phelix.  I didn't know you could get rid of half the timing info like that, and it looks amazing.

[BusmasterDMA]

Google Goggles scans Phelix's fine for me.  It's still unable to be scanned with Barcode Scanner for some reason though.  Odd.

[GoWest]

Both scanned successfully for me in 1 sec or less (Barcode Scanner for Android).

[defxor]

Just to add then that both scan in the same amount of time (instant) for me on a Sony Ericsson Arc using NeoReader.

[D.H.]

Very nice job, phelix!

[phelix]

Google Goggles scans Phelix's fine for me.  It's still unable to be scanned with Barcode Scanner for some reason though.  Odd.

barcode scanner seems to have a problem with the orange. it is close to the edge between white/black.

if someone makes a sticker or otherwise prints my code be very carefull that the orange does not get lighter and test (prototypes) well.

[Hawkix]

Very nice QR code! However, I hated that little square, so I changed it to dots. Probably a violation of QR design, but still readable with my CodeUp mobile phone SW!



BTW, do you have the original image in vector format (or bitmap with higher DPI?)

[phelix]

Very nice QR code! However, I hated that little square, so I changed it to dots. Probably a violation of QR design, but still readable with my CodeUp mobile phone SW!

BTW, do you have the original image in vector format (or bitmap with higher DPI?)

I would not recommend to modify that positioning marker as it is a very sensitive part of the code and may cause trouble with some readers (though I checked a couple and it worked fine). Also I am very used to the look of it.

There is no vector format of the whole code. I could create a higher resolution bitmap but only if it was really really necessay because you wanted to print it very big - like put it on a whole building or something =)

[marcusaurelius]

for those who want to print it on a billboard, i put up a vector version:

http://ma.eatgold.com/btc/qr-sticker.pdf [PDF, 14kb]

[Current-C]

Ok I had a little time and the stuff to put this together:



Stickers are 2"x2" and come in sheets of 16.  I can sell a sheet for the btc equivalent of 1.50usd shipped to anywhere in the US.  I'll also take Mt. Gox, Dwolla, or nmc.  If you want one of the other versions I can probably make them too.  PM me if you're interested.

Thanks!

[phelix]

Ok I had a little time and the stuff to put this together:



Stickers are 2"x2" and come in sheets of 16.  I can sell a sheet for the btc equivalent of 1.50usd shipped to anywhere in the US.  I'll also take Mt. Gox, Dwolla, or nmc.  If you want one of the other versions I can probably make them too.  PM me if you're interested.

Thanks!

I assume the image you posted is a low resolution copy of the original high resolution file used for printing the stickers? 

[Current-C]

I assume the image you posted is a low resolution copy of the original high resolution file used for printing the stickers? 

Correct.  Sorry for not making that clear.