Introduction
New to Zaparoo? Make sure to read the Getting Started guide, which explains everything necessary to get up and running quickly. Getting started is easy, getting it perfect for you is fun!
Zaparoo is an open system for launching media using physical objects. It allows you to do things like launch your favorite game by tapping an NFC card or watch a movie by scanning a QR code. This is achieved primarily using the Zaparoo Core software, but Zaparoo is also an ecosystem of software, hardware and artwork which all works together to make an awesome tactile experience with your media!
These docs attempt to cover all aspects of the Zaparoo project, from the software and hardware to the artwork and community. Pick out a section that interests you and dive in.
- Platforms - The platforms that Zaparoo can be used on like MiSTer, Windows, etc.
- Readers - The types of readers Zaparoo can use, including NFC readers.
- Tokens - The types of objects Zaparoo can use to launch media, including NFC cards and QR codes.
- ZapScript - Documentation for the scripting language used on tokens.
- Labels - Tools and templates for creating labels for your tokens.
- Zaparoo Core - The core software that powers Zaparoo.
- Zaparoo App - The official mobile frontend app for Zaparoo.
- Zaparoo Designer - A web app for generating artwork for your cards.
- Community - Information about the Zaparoo community, including vendors and contributors, plus community contributed guides and tutorials.
The docs are open for contributions, so if you see something missing or want to add something, please create a pull request.