MiSTeX
MiSTeX is fully supported by Zaparoo and closely follows MiSTer. The main differences are installation and the current reader set.
File paths
| Item | Path |
|---|---|
| Config file | /media/fat/zaparoo/config.toml |
| Data directory | /media/fat/zaparoo |
| Log file | /tmp/zaparoo/core.log |
| Mappings directory | /media/fat/zaparoo/mappings |
The /media/fat directory is the top level of the SD card. The /tmp directory is deleted when MiSTeX is powered off, so Core copies the log to /media/fat/zaparoo/core.log when it shuts down cleanly, and when it stops on a startup problem that needs your attention.
Install
Download Zaparoo Core for MiSTeX from the GitHub releases page and copy the zaparoo.sh file to the Scripts folder on your SD card.
Run zaparoo from the MiSTeX Scripts menu. A prompt will offer to enable Zaparoo as a startup service. With the service running, write your first token from the Zaparoo App or the built-in web UI at http://<mistex-ip>:7497/app/.
Using FileZilla? Enable binary transfer mode per these steps. FileZilla incorrectly detects zaparoo.sh as text and will corrupt it.
Readers
| Type | Reader | Support | Setup | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFC/RFID | PN532 USB | Supported | Auto-detected | |
| NFC/RFID | PN532 Module | Supported | Depends on wiring | UART can auto-detect. I2C is supported. |
| NFC/RFID | ACR122U | Limited | Manual enable | Uses libnfc: MIFARE Classic writing is limited, LED and beeper do not work, and some clone variants are incompatible. |
| NFC/RFID | RC522 | Limited | Via Simple Serial | Requires a microcontroller; not a direct USB reader. |
| Barcode and QR | Zaparoo App camera | Supported | Via Zaparoo App | |
| Barcode and QR | RS-232 scanner | Supported | Manual config | |
| Optical and Media | Optical Drive | Not supported | Not available | Not included in the current MiSTeX Core reader set. |
| Optical and Media | External Drive | Supported | Manual enable | |
| Custom and Virtual | MQTT Reader | Supported | Manual config | |
| Custom and Virtual | Simple Serial | Supported | Manual config | |
| Custom and Virtual | File Reader | Supported | Manual config | |
| Displays and Integrations | TTY2OLED | Supported | Manual enable |
Each reader's page has setup steps and troubleshooting. See readers to compare them, or the setup guide to pick one for your setup.
Launchers
All launchers supported by MiSTer are also supported by MiSTeX (as far as MiSTeX itself supports them):
| Launcher | Notes |
|---|---|
| FPGA Cores | 100+ arcade, console, and computer systems |
| MGL Files | MiSTer Game Loader format |
| Shell Scripts | Custom .sh file execution |
See MiSTer Launchers for the full list of supported systems.