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There's many ways to customize your | There's many ways to customize your Zaparoo setup, but getting started is easy! You can start with as little as your phone and some NFC stickers, or go all out with awesome custom readers and labels. | ||
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If you're new to all of this, [https://www.youtube.com/@whatskenmaking What's Ken Making] created a very comprehensive overview of [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73Kx3jwyk0U the | If you're new to all of this, [https://www.youtube.com/@whatskenmaking What's Ken Making] created a very comprehensive overview of [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73Kx3jwyk0U the Zaparoo project]. | ||
=== Install the | === Install the Zaparoo Software === | ||
First, make sure you have a platform supported by the core | First, make sure you have a platform supported by the core Zaparoo software: | ||
* [[MiSTer FPGA]] | * [[MiSTer FPGA]] | ||
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* [https://github.com/SensoriumEmbedded/TeensyROM/blob/main/docs/NFC_Loader.md Commodore 64] (via [https://github.com/SensoriumEmbedded/TeensyROM TeensyROM]) | * [https://github.com/SensoriumEmbedded/TeensyROM/blob/main/docs/NFC_Loader.md Commodore 64] (via [https://github.com/SensoriumEmbedded/TeensyROM TeensyROM]) | ||
Follow the linked instructions to install | Follow the linked instructions to install Zaparoo on your platform. More supported platforms are coming soon! | ||
=== Get Some | === Get Some Zaparoo Tokens === | ||
These launch your games! Check out the [[NFC Tags]] page for a rundown on what tags work as | These launch your games! Check out the [[NFC Tags]] page for a rundown on what tags work as Zaparoo Tokens and some advice where to get them. | ||
=== Install the | === Install the Zaparoo App === | ||
The | The Zaparoo app connects to the Zaparoo software and makes it easy to configure Zaparoo and set up tokens to launch games or perform other actions. | ||
==== Use | ==== Use Zaparoo as a Reader ==== | ||
If you want to try | If you want to try Zaparoo before buying more hardware, Zaparoo offers a paid upgrade in app to use your phone as a Zaparoo reader. This is totally optional, but is less expensive than a dedicated NFC reader and helps support the Zaparoo developers directly! | ||
=== Buy a Compatible NFC Reader === | === Buy a Compatible NFC Reader === | ||
Check out the [[Vendors]] pages for a list of shops recognized by the | Check out the [[Vendors]] pages for a list of shops recognized by the Zaparoo project which sell custom Zaparoo Readers. If you're looking for some budget options, the [[NFC Readers]] page has an in depth rundown of compatible generic NFC readers plus recommended places to buy them. | ||
{{Info|If your NFC reader is not working when connected but appears to be powered, make sure to try using different cables. Some USB cables are "power only" and do not have the data lines connected internally, but look identical to a regular USB cable.}} | |||
=== Make or Buy Card Labels === | === Make or Buy Card Labels === | ||
Make your | Make your Zaparoo Tokens look awesome! [https://wizzo.dev/discord Join the Discord] to find people who offer services to print high quality Zaparoo labels. Some [[Vendors]] also offer generic labels for sale you can write on yourself. | ||
Happy to get crafty? The [https://tapto-designer.netlify.app/ | Happy to get crafty? The [https://tapto-designer.netlify.app/ Zaparoo Designer] makes it super easy to design and print your own labels! The [[Labels]] pages also has some great advice for supplies to do this as well. | ||
Latest revision as of 02:34, 1 December 2024
There's many ways to customize your Zaparoo setup, but getting started is easy! You can start with as little as your phone and some NFC stickers, or go all out with awesome custom readers and labels.
If you're new to all of this, What's Ken Making created a very comprehensive overview of the Zaparoo project.
Install the Zaparoo Software
First, make sure you have a platform supported by the core Zaparoo software:
Follow the linked instructions to install Zaparoo on your platform. More supported platforms are coming soon!
Get Some Zaparoo Tokens
These launch your games! Check out the NFC Tags page for a rundown on what tags work as Zaparoo Tokens and some advice where to get them.
Install the Zaparoo App
The Zaparoo app connects to the Zaparoo software and makes it easy to configure Zaparoo and set up tokens to launch games or perform other actions.
Use Zaparoo as a Reader
If you want to try Zaparoo before buying more hardware, Zaparoo offers a paid upgrade in app to use your phone as a Zaparoo reader. This is totally optional, but is less expensive than a dedicated NFC reader and helps support the Zaparoo developers directly!
Buy a Compatible NFC Reader
Check out the Vendors pages for a list of shops recognized by the Zaparoo project which sell custom Zaparoo Readers. If you're looking for some budget options, the NFC Readers page has an in depth rundown of compatible generic NFC readers plus recommended places to buy them.
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If your NFC reader is not working when connected but appears to be powered, make sure to try using different cables. Some USB cables are "power only" and do not have the data lines connected internally, but look identical to a regular USB cable. |
Make or Buy Card Labels
Make your Zaparoo Tokens look awesome! Join the Discord to find people who offer services to print high quality Zaparoo labels. Some Vendors also offer generic labels for sale you can write on yourself.
Happy to get crafty? The Zaparoo Designer makes it super easy to design and print your own labels! The Labels pages also has some great advice for supplies to do this as well.
