Barcode Scanners
Zaparoo supports reading barcodes and QR codes through the Zaparoo App or a configured serial scanner.
Platforms
Retro Gaming OS
Handheld and Gaming Linux
Media Center
App-Based Scanning
Use your phone's camera to scan barcodes and QR codes with the native Zaparoo App. Scans are sent to Zaparoo Core through the app, so you don't need a reader driver on the device running Core.
- No additional hardware required
- Supports barcode and QR code formats handled by the app's camera scanner
See the barcodes token page for supported formats and how to set up mappings.
Hardware Scanners
Connect a physical barcode scanner through an RS-232 serial port or USB-COM adapter for a dedicated scanner setup. The scanner must output serial data, not keyboard-emulation keystrokes.
- Requires RS-232 or USB-COM barcode scanner hardware
- Hands-free operation
- Works with barcodes and QR codes supported by your scanner
See RS-232 Scanner for setup and usage.