Arcade Schematics - Battlezone

Battlezone Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Atari Vector Arcade PCB Upgrade your original Atari Battlezone arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, attract mode protection, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while preserving authentic vector gameplay and original arcade hardware. Designed specifically for original Atari vector hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay, timing, sound, or the classic vector arcade experience collectors expect. Original Arcade Hardware • No Emulation • No Gameplay Changes • Designed for Authentic Arcade PCBs View Install Guide Free Play Play without coins while retaining optional coin operation. High Score Saving Stores the Top 10 scores using reliable serial EEPROM. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Original Hardware Designed for authentic Atari vector arcade PCB gameplay. Upgrade Your Battlezone Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Battlezone arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Atari vector arcade hardware. Original boards often lose high scores, rely on aging components, or suffer from unstable resets. This upgrade modernizes your PCB while preserving the original vector graphics, sound effects, gameplay timing, and arcade feel that made Battlezone one of Atari’s most iconic vector arcade experiences. Unlike multigame systems or replacement hardware, this kit keeps your original arcade PCB intact while improving long-term reliability for collectors, operators, and restoration projects. Included Features Easy Installation: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required Permanent Score Saving: Reliable serial EEPROM storage with no batteries required High Score Tracking: Stores the Top 10 scores Attract Sounds: Adjustable attract sound frequency options Free Play Mode: Coin-free operation with optional coin support Attract Mode Protection: Helps reduce vector monitor screen burn Copyright Selection: Choose original manufacturer or HighScoreSaves branding Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Configure settings without opening the cabinet ROM Saver: Original program ROMs can be removed to reduce power usage Cabinet Compatibility: Supports Upright and Cocktail cabinets Backup and Restore: Save and restore scores before or after parties and tournaments Reset Button: Soft restart without powering off the cabinet Separate Score Tables: Different score tables for 2, 3, 4, and 5 lives Fast Boot: Minimal startup initialization time Installation Information Installation Difficulty: Easy Soldering Required: Only if your 6502 CPU is not socketed Socketed 6502 Required: Install a 40-pin socket if needed Cabinet Compatibility: Upright and Cocktail supported Installation Guide: Download PDF Installation Guide Optional Wi-Fi Features and Online Leaderboards Learn About Wi-Fi Enabled Kits Upgrade to a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit to upload scores online and compete against players around the world, locally within your arcade, or across your own connected cabinet network. Standard kits save scores locally to the PCB, while Wi-Fi kits add automatic online score syncing through the HighScoreSaves global leaderboard platform. View Global Arcade High Scores Battlezone Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ How many scores are saved? The kit stores the Top 10 scores. Does it support Free Play and coin operation? Yes. The kit supports both Free Play and normal coin operation. Can I change DIP settings without opening the cabinet? Yes. All settings are adjusted through the on-screen menu system. What does the Reset Button do? The Reset Button allows a soft restart without turning the cabinet off. Does the kit support separate score tables? Yes. Separate score tables are available for 2, 3, 4, and 5 lives. Does Attract Mode help reduce screen burn? Yes. Attract Mode Protection helps minimize vector monitor burn-in during idle operation. Is a socketed 6502 required? Yes. Install a 40-pin socket if your 6502 CPU is soldered directly to the PCB. Where can I download the installation guide? Download the Battlezone Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Battlezone Installation Guide PDF 2. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. HighScoreSaves eBay Store

Braze Battlezone High Score Save Kit — Features & Install 📄 Installation Guide (PDF) Overview A high score save kit for Battlezone that permanently remembers the top 10 scores and initials—even after power-off—without any batteries. It also serves as a ROM saver, reducing failures caused by aging ROM sockets. Note: This version does not include attract sounds; the Highscoresaves.com version does. No soldering or special wiring required. Installation Summary Power down the cabinet and access the CPU board. Remove the 6502 CPU from the Battlezone board. Insert the 6502 into the included daughter card. Plug the daughter card into the original 6502 socket. Power on and verify operation using the install guide. To clear saved scores, enter Self Test, then hold Start + Fire until the screen displays “ERASED.” Key Features Installs in minutes — no wiring or soldering. Top 10 High Score Save — scores + initials saved permanently. ROM Saver — reduces issues from aged or loose ROM sockets. Premium hardware — gold-plated machined header pins for a strong, reliable connection. Easy reset — clear via Self Test (Start + Fire) with on-screen confirmation. Attract sounds — not included in this Braze version (available on Highscoresaves.com version). FAQ Where can I download the install guide? Battlezone Install Guide (PDF) Do I need to solder anything? No. Installation is fully plug-and-play. How do I clear the high scores? Enter Self Test, then hold Start + Fire until “ERASED” appears. Does this kit include attract sounds? No. This Braze version has no attract sounds. Highscoresaves.com version includes them. Which CPU does this kit use? The kit uses the 6502 CPU. Remove your 6502, place it in the daughter card, then install the card. What ensures a reliable connection? Gold-plated machined header pins provide a tight, long-lasting connection in the original socket.