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📟 Morse Code Decoder

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🧭 About the Project

Morse Code Decoder is a lightweight, intuitive Qt-based application for decoding Morse code into readable text, with support for audio playback. It's a great educational tool for beginners learning Morse code or hobbyists practicing their decoding skills.

🎯 Built for simplicity and ease of use, especially on Windows platforms.

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📸 Live Preview

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✨ Features

• 📥 Morse Code Input – Enter dots (.) and dashes (-) to instantly decode.
• 🧾 Live Translation – See decoded text in real-time.
• 🔊 Audio Playback – Hear Morse code as real beeps (using Windows API).
• 📋 Copy to Clipboard – Quickly copy the decoded result.
• 🎨 Simple GUI – Clean and minimal interface for distraction-free use.

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🔧 Requirements

• 🛠️ Qt Framework (5 or 6)
• 🧱 C++ Compiler (MinGW, MSVC)
• 💻 Windows OS (uses Beep() from Windows API)

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🚀 Getting Started

1️⃣ Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/arshc0der/Morse-Code-Decoder.git
cd Morse-Code-Decoder

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2️⃣ Build the Project

Using Qt Creator or any Qt-compatible IDE:

• Open the .pro project file
• Configure a kit for your system
• Build and run the project

Alternatively:

qmake
make         # or mingw32-make for Windows

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3️⃣ Run the App

Execute the built application and start decoding Morse code visually and audibly.

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📁 Project Structure

Morse-Code-Decoder/
├── main.cpp                  # Entry point
├── mainwindow.h/.cpp        # UI logic
├── ui_mainwindow.h          # Auto-generated UI header
├── preview/                 # Screenshots
├── resources/               # (Optional) Add future sound or icon files here
└── MorseCodeDecoder.pro     # Qt project file

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🧑‍🏫 Educational Use Case

Perfect for:

• 👨‍🏫 Morse code workshops
• 🧪 Engineering demos
• 🧒 Beginners learning telecommunications
• 🎓 Educational lab exercises

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🛠️ Planned Enhancements

• 🌐 Linux/macOS compatibility
• 🔁 Reverse mode: Text → Morse
• 🎚️ Adjustable tone frequency
• 📱 Portable/embedded support

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🤝 Contributing

Pull requests, suggestions, and ideas are welcome!

1. Fork the repo 🍴
2. Create a feature branch 🌿
3. Submit a pull request 📨

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📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License – free to use and modify.

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📬 Contact

For ideas, issues, or feedback: 📫 Open a GitHub Issue

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