Projects
An index of projects created by the Zaparoo community. We love seeing what people create - if you've made something cool with Zaparoo, please share it! You can submit your project by opening a pull request to add it to this list, or by sharing it on our Discord or Reddit communities.
Projects can be anything from 3D printed cases to custom tokens, software integrations, or creative ways to use Zaparoo. Even if you think it's simple, others may find it useful or inspiring!
Custom Cases
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Mister FPGA Wedge Case with TapTo for Keychron K8 by Andrés del Campo Novales
A wedge case for the Mister FPGA with Zaparoo for the Keychron K8 keyboard.
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MiSTer FPGA Case with TapTo Slot and Drive Tray by TBone_427120
MiSTer FPGA case variation with integrated TapTo slot and internal drive tray.
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NFC 1541 V2 by Ninja3DP
Commodore 1541 floppy disk drive inspired case for PN532 NFC readers. Compatible with ZapPad and RetroRemake NFC reader.
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Card Insert Stabilizer by The Opponent
Addon that replaces bottom joists to guide cards into the slot.
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Tandy Remix by RayneX
1541 case with added Tandy logo to look like DOS-era floppy drive.
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TapTo 1541 Sled by BLuR42
Internal sled to mount TapTo USB-C Style Shell inside 1541 case.
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NFC-Engine V2 by Ninja3DP
PC-Engine inspired case for PN532 NFC readers. Compatible with ZapPad and RetroRemake NFC reader.
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Retro NFC reader for NFC cards and Carts by SunieFairbreeze
All-in-one case for PN532 USB NFC Reader with retro video game-style carts (holds 25mm NFC tags) and cassette case insert. Includes label templates.
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Super Zap Boy by Phoenix
A custom MiSTer FPGA case project using an original Super Nintendo, Super GameBoy and reproduction GameBoy cartridges with custom made labels.
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TapTo Card Reader With Spring Loaded Ejection Button by Raspberry1337
Floppy disk style with satisfying click and functional eject button. Originally designed by EntirelyTom.
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TapTo NFC Consolized dock for Mister Pi case by NightGecko
Dock attachment for RetroFrog-based MiSTer console.
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TapTo PN532 V2 NFC Reader Case by Blazewind
Remixed case for generic PN532 V2 NFC Reader.
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TapTo Reader Case (PN532) by JPRanger18
A custom case for the PN532 module and an off the shelf USB to UART (TTL) adapter.
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TapTo USB-C Style Shell by BLuR42
A custom case for the TapTo DIY Reader, adjusted for the USB-C adapter variant.
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Zaploader V2 by Ninja3DP
NFC cart reader for SNES (PAL/JAP) carts and NFC cards. Supports ZapPad and USB-C NFC readers.
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Famicom/Mega Drive/Master System Adapter
Adapter for Famicom, Mega Drive, and Master System cartridges
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Adapter for Game Boy cartridges
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Adapter for Game Gear cartridges
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Adapter for N64 cartridges
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Adapter for NES cartridges
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Zaparoo (TapTo) NFC Cart/Card Reader by psybertech
Simple reader that holds USB NFC reader, reads both cartridges and standard cards. Includes optional riser to hide USB cable.
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Zaparoo NFC Reader - Atari-homage version v20 by psybertech
Atari 2600-inspired design. Supports both carts and standard NFC cards with optional sled for USB NFC reader.
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Zaparoo/TapTo for MiSTer FPGA add-on enclosure by Retro Frog
Mounts to bottom of MiSTer stack with M3 screws. For PN532 NFC board.
Tokens
Storage
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NFC Card Case - Full back by TheTrain
This is a card case for NFC cards that are 3.375" x 2.125".
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NFC Card Case with TapTo Logo by BLuR42
Remix of TheTrain's card case with embossed/colored TapTo logo.
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TapTo Card Stand/Holder by JPRanger18
Simple stand for some credit card sized TapTo NFC Game Cards. Fits 20-25 cards.
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TapTo NFC Card Storage Box & Separator Cards by Raspberry1337
Storage box for larger number of standard size NFC cards, plus printable divider cards with example logos.
Custom Tokens
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54mm Floppy Disks by iZero
3D printed floppy disks for use with the TapTo NFC 1541 case.
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Zaparoo(TapTo) Retro Game Cartridges/Carts NFC by psybertech
Multiple cart styles: NES, SNES, N64, GB, Atari 2600, 3.5" floppy, CD/DVD, custom cart. Uses 1" (25mm) circular NFC tags. Includes organizers and label size guide.