Arcade1Up NFL Blitz: Step-by-Step Tutorial for the Team Encoder Blitzmas SOFT mod for LATE HITS

https://www.team-encoder.com/blitzmas

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You will need:
1. an Arcade1up NFL Blitz cabinet,
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2. USB thumb driver
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3. Micro USB data cable
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4. PC
5. team-encoder.com website and downloads.

To assist you, here's a structured guide based on the available information:

1. Introduction

The purpose of the video is to guide you through the process of installing the "Blitzmas" soft mod on their Arcade1Up NFL Blitz cabinet.

Disclaimer: Emphasize that this is a beta release and users should proceed with caution.


2. Prerequisites

Hardware Requirements:

A Windows PC.

A high-quality USB drive formatted to exFAT.

USB cable to connect the PC to the Arcade1Up PCB.


Software Downloads:

MysteryBlitzmas Application:

Download link: https://mega.nz/file/OIhTEabY#mK-FUox...


USB Contents with SAM:

Download link: https://mega.nz/file/TQYz2b6a#DsezSdq...


3. Preparation

Power Down the Cabinet:

Unplug the power cord from the PCB located at the back of the cabinet.


Set Flash Switch to OFF:

Locate the flash switch on the PCB.

Switch it to the "OFF" position. Note: It might be hidden behind a "QC" sticker, which you'll need to remove.



4. Installing the Blitzmas Mod

Connect the PCB to the PC:

Launch the MysteryBlitzmas application on your Windows PC.

While the application is waiting for the PCB to be connected:

Connect the USB cable from the PC to the PCB.

Plug the power cable back into the PCB.

Turn on the cabinet using the power switch.



Flash the PCB:

In the MysteryBlitzmas application, click the "Install" button to begin the flashing process.

Wait until the progress reaches 100%.

After completion, wait an additional 2 minutes.

Power off the cabinet.

Return the flash switch to the "ON" position.



5. Preparing the USB Drive

Format the USB Drive:

Ensure it's formatted to exFAT.


Transfer Files:

Extract the contents of the downloaded USB .zip file directly to the root of the USB drive.

Do not place the files in a separate folder; maintaining the file structure is crucial.



6. Booting into SAM (Simple Arcade1Up Menu)

Insert the USB Drive:

Plug the prepared USB drive into the cabinet.


Power On the Cabinet:

Turn on the cabinet.

If the installation was successful, the cabinet should boot into the SAM Blitzmas edition.


Reverting to Stock Mode:

To return to the original cabinet functionality, simply remove the USB drive and reboot the cabinet.



7. Accessing Additional Features

Unlocking Late Hits:

Within SAM, there's a game titled "Blitzmas Treat".

Successfully completing this game unlocks late hits in Blitz2k in the stock Arcade1Up version after a reboot.


8. Managing Games within SAM

Advanced Configuration:

To add or remove games, you'll need to edit files located in the 'sdl' folder on the USB drive:

menu.xml: Manages the menu and titles displayed in SAM.

launch.sh: Contains execution scripts for each game.


Note: The PCB has limited performance capabilities; some games may not run optimally.



Beta Reminder: Viewers this is a beta release and to report any issues to the Team Encoder community.

Credits: Acknowledge Team Encoder for their development efforts.

For the most accurate and detailed information, always refer to the official Team Encoder website: https://team-encoder.com/blitzmas