QR Codes
Generating the QR Code
Once you have the url for your web page containing your playlist, you can generate a QR code for it using a free generator, such as QR Code Monkey or QR Code Generator.
Printing the QR code
The QR code is the tangible component of our mixcode. The simplest option is to print out the QR code. You can affix it to some cardstock and decorate the other side!
If you have the resources, another option is the 3D print the QR code. This requires some basic knowledge of 3D modeling software (such as Blender) and operating a 3D printer. Here is a great step-by-step tutorial on how to 3D print QR codes.
Scanning the QR code
The primary way that QR codes are scanned is through mobile phones. There are tons of free QR code scanner apps, and some phones even come with a scanner preinstalled. However, laptops and desktops can also scan QR codes as long as it has a webcam! This website, Web QR, scans QR codes via the computer's webcam.