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Some time ago, I tried to use https://github.com/alisinabh/paperify https://github.com/alisinabh/paperify to back up some data I had in the form of QR codes on
by kekqqq 7mo ago
Some time ago, I tried to use https://github.com/alisinabh/paperify https://github.com/alisinabh/paperify to back up some data I had in the form of QR codes on paper. Turns out the standard printer is very limiting in terms of how many bits of data you can fit into paper if you want to read it reliably. I would guess this would be the same in their case. Maybe they will come up with a good protocol with error codes that would suit their "printer".
Anyway, I like the concept of storing QR codes on paper or other medium even if it is not really practical.
- divan 7mo agoFountain codes will work well here.
- LoganDark 7mo ago> Turns out the standard printer is very limiting in terms of how many bits of data you can fit into paper if you want to read it reliably. What print technology were you using? (Inklet, laser, etc.)
- kekqqq 7mo agoTested on both ink and laser. There is a small introduction of error even with the laser printer and you have another error introduced by scanning. That limits how small the QR codes can be. Paper+QR codes are feasible only for very small files.