Build Your Own NFC Cartridge Player (ESPHome & Home Assistant)

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

Build your own cartridge player to bring back the magic of movie nights in the 90s!

🎥 Watch the video: https://youtu.be/Jhhwn7OA_xY

🛒 Buy a parts kit: https://www.thestockpot.net/store/p/cartridge-player

📖 Read the blog post: https://www.thestockpot.net/videos/cartrdgeplayer

Github: https://github.com/TheStockPot/NFC-Cartridge-Player

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