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There's many ways to customize your TapTo 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. | |||
=== Install the TapTo Software === | |||
First, make sure you have a platform supported by the core TapTo software: | |||
* [[MiSTer FPGA]] | |||
* [[MiSTeX]] | |||
* [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 TapTo on your platform. More supported platforms are coming soon! | |||
=== Get Some TapTo Tokens === | |||
These launch your games! Check out the [[NFC Tags]] page for a rundown on what tags work as TapTo Tokens and some advice where to get them. | |||
=== Install the TapTo Life App === | |||
The TapTo Life app connects to the TapTo software and makes it easy to configure TapTo and set up tokens to launch games or perform other actions. | |||
==== Use TapTo Life as a Reader ==== | |||
If you want to try TapTo before buying more hardware, TapTo Life offers a paid upgrade in app to use your phone as a TapTo reader. This is totally optional, but is less expensive than a dedicated NFC reader and helps support the TapTo developers directly! | |||
=== Buy a Compatible NFC Reader === | |||
Check out the [[Vendors]] pages for a list of shops recognized by the TapTo project which sell custom TapTo 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. | |||
=== Make or Buy Card Labels === | |||
Make your TapTo Tokens look awesome! [https://wizzo.dev/discord Join the Discord] to find people who offer services to print high quality TapTo labels. Some [[Vendors]] also offer generic labels for sale you can write on yourself. | |||
Happy to get crafty? The [https://tapto-designer.netlify.app/ TapTo 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. | |||
Revision as of 09:07, 9 July 2024
There's many ways to customize your TapTo 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.
Install the TapTo Software
First, make sure you have a platform supported by the core TapTo software:
Follow the linked instructions to install TapTo on your platform. More supported platforms are coming soon!
Get Some TapTo Tokens
These launch your games! Check out the NFC Tags page for a rundown on what tags work as TapTo Tokens and some advice where to get them.
Install the TapTo Life App
The TapTo Life app connects to the TapTo software and makes it easy to configure TapTo and set up tokens to launch games or perform other actions.
Use TapTo Life as a Reader
If you want to try TapTo before buying more hardware, TapTo Life offers a paid upgrade in app to use your phone as a TapTo reader. This is totally optional, but is less expensive than a dedicated NFC reader and helps support the TapTo developers directly!
Buy a Compatible NFC Reader
Check out the Vendors pages for a list of shops recognized by the TapTo project which sell custom TapTo 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.
Make or Buy Card Labels
Make your TapTo Tokens look awesome! Join the Discord to find people who offer services to print high quality TapTo labels. Some Vendors also offer generic labels for sale you can write on yourself.
Happy to get crafty? The TapTo 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.
