Air-gap file transfer via animated QR codes flashing at 10-30 frames per second
Thionne_WTZ · x · 2026-10-03
ThionneWTZ shares a fun project idea: encode a binary file (image, text, or small executable) into animated QR codes flashing on screen at 10-30 frames per second; a receiving phone camera decodes each frame, checks for missed packets, and reconstructs the file — a fully offline optical air-gap channel between devices.
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