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weegiegrum
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 Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 11:24 am Post subject: What's a QR cache? |
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...and how do you solve them?
You know, the ones with the annoying picture clues that look like a really lo-res black and white image, kind of like a barcode?
I can't make head nor tail of them - what is one supposed to do to solve the blighters? 
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roolku
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| Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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| If you have a recent camera phone there is a good chance that there is an application for it that will allow you to take a picture and will then translate the barcode into clear text. There are probably desktop applications for that as well. |
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weegiegrum
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| Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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Oh, so it IS a barcode? I haven't come across those before. Do they have a 'mundane' use or is it something specifically for making puzzle pictures to annoy geocachers? 
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roolku
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| Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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| weegiegrum wrote: | Oh, so it IS a barcode? I haven't come across those before. Do they have a 'mundane' use
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As far as I know it is a Japanese invention to have them on billboards and other kind of adverts so you can use your mobile to quickly buy the product with your phone.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QR_Code
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or is it something specifically for making puzzle pictures to annoy geocachers? |
You are giving me an idea. I don't think there is a cache like this in Edinburgh yet.... :p |
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Scotsbob
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MBFace
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| Scotsbob wrote: | | http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=590487f5-8972-4585-9263-298ccfd787f4 |
I know that this is a puzzle cache with spoof coordinates but it's definitely not in Scotland  . |
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Scotsbob
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| Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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| MBFace wrote: | | Scotsbob wrote: | | http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=590487f5-8972-4585-9263-298ccfd787f4 |
I know that this is a puzzle cache with spoof coordinates but it's definitely not in Scotland . |
Ah, sorry about that, just picked out all the qr caches from my GSAK Database didn't realize that a cache from England had sneaked in.
Thanks for noticing that.
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| Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 6:21 am Post subject: |
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So if you don't have a camera that can read this bar code, how do you manage to decode the puzzle?
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roolku
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| Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 10:11 am Post subject: |
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| Haggis Hunter wrote: | | So if you don't have a camera that can read this bar code, how do you manage to decode the puzzle? |
Either by applying the standard using pen and paper (not recommended) or using a software tool. I don't want to put in a link as it may be considered a spoiler by the cache owners. |
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HighlandNick
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| Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 7:09 pm Post subject: |
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| A software tool that you can take with you into the field is recommended. (I have one....very useful) |
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Mr Chizu
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| Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 8:10 pm Post subject: |
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there are sites online where you can upload the barcode and it will decode fro you.
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Big Wolf
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| Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 10:04 pm Post subject: |
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If you want to download good but free software for your PC then go to the link below and download the BarCapture program. This will decode both QR and grid codes so remember to make sure you choose the right settings.
click here
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allieballie
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| Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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| HighlandNick wrote: | | A software tool that you can take with you into the field is recommended. (I have one....very useful) |
I have just download a free app for my phone that reads these QR thingies. Have just tried it out on GC26GJ5 and it worked perfectly. Can't believe I am able to do a techy thing like this so easily! Loving my new phone! 
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HighlandNick
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| Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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Don't forget there are two ways to do this type of cache -
1) Online by submitting the image URL to the online decoder
2) Using an app out in the field with a PDA/iphone type handheld device. |
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Firth of Forth
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 10:08 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the link. I have now solved a nearby puzzle cache...just have to find time to go and get it. 
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