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Step-by-Step Tutorial for Modifying Your Arcade1Up Simpsons Cabinet

Part 1: Hardware Modifications

1. Ensure you have a working Simpsons cabinet with two forms of storage - an SD card and a USB drive (preferably SD card and USB 3.0).
2. Extend your USB ports to the front of the cabinet for easy access.
3. Add working coin buttons to give an authentic arcade feel and enhance compatibility for console games.
4. Install a 12-in-1 encoder to make the trackball work with RetroArch.

Part 2: Software Setup

5. Download all required software files such as APKs, BIOS files, and ROMs from the provided links.
6. Extract the downloaded files and save them on your PC.
7. Insert the SD card into your PC and copy over all the software files, excluding the Mystery Dorson Experience files.
8. Copy the Mystery Dorson Experience files to a safe location on your PC for later use.
9. Copy the subfolders titled "MD Simpsons 1.0" and "MD Simpsons 2.0.7" to the root of your SD card.

Part 3: Setting Up the SD Card

10. Insert the SD card into the Simpsons cabinet and access the Android OS by pressing Windows key and End key simultaneously.
11. Format the SD card as portable storage and wait for the process to complete.
12. Safely eject the SD card and insert it back into your PC.
13. Copy over all the required software files to the SD card.

Part 4: Setting Up the USB Drive

14. Format the USB drive for use by the cabinet but do not move any files to it yet.
15. Copy over all the required software files to the USB drive.
16. Insert the SD card back into the cabinet and access the Android system settings.
17. Install and set up Button Mapper and Nova Launcher on the built-in internal storage of the cabinet.

Part 5: Configuring Button Mapper and Nova Launcher

18. Configure Button Mapper to start at boot to manage the system controls.
19. Change the default home screen to Nova Launcher to enhance navigation.
20. Ensure both Button Mapper and Nova Launcher are set up to run smoothly on the system.

Part 6: Installing Apps and Setting Up Icons

21. Install repackaged APK files, RetroArch, Dig, Button Mapper, and Nova Launcher on the cabinet.
22. Set up icons for each app by selecting images and setting up actions for easy access.
23. Configure Button Mapper to handle exiting games and managing the system controls effectively.

Part 7: Configuring RetroArch and Dig

24. Launch RetroArch and configure it for optimal performance, ensuring the correct core is installed.
25. Scan and add your ROMs to RetroArch for gameplay.
26. Launch Dig, set up your theme, change the aspect ratio of game icons, and configure game lists.

Part 8: Finalizing Setup

27. Test each repackaged APK to ensure they are working correctly.
28. Verify the live key function for exiting games and making adjustments as needed.
29. Set up your preferred theme in Dig and configure game lists and icons for a personalized experience.
30. Enjoy your fully modded Arcade1Up Simpsons cabinet with access to a wide range of classic retro games.

By following these steps, you can successfully modify your Arcade1Up Simpsons cabinet to enhance its functionality and enjoy a nostalgic gaming experience. Remember to proceed with caution and backup any important data before making modifications.