Juno First Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your Juno First Arcade Experience
Bring modern convenience to your original Juno First arcade hardware with our collection of Juno First Free Play and High Score Save Kits. These plug-and-play upgrades add reliable high score saving, Free Play functionality, and an on-screen settings menu while preserving the classic space shooter gameplay.
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Juno First Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your Juno First Free Play and High Score Save Kit Build your kit exactly how you want it. Choose a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit. You can also add a processor and/or a 40-pin socket—optional but recommended for easy installation. Learn More About This Kit Click a button to view details, tips, or the installation guide. Features Easy install — No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring. Save your scores forever — Serial EEPROM (not NVRAM or batteries). High Score Save — Stores the Top 20 scores. Attract Sounds — Sound enabled every attract rotation. Free Play — No coins required; Coin Up still supported. Screen saver attract — Reduces CRT burn by rotating content. Menu-driven DIP settings — Change DIP options on-screen. ROM Saver — Remove program ROMs to reduce heat/power. Cabinet support — Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Separate score tables — Individual tables for 3, 4, 5, and 7 lives. Backup & Restore — Save & reload scores (great for parties). Stealth Mode — Boots to look stock/original. Important Information This kit requires a 6809E processor. Your Konami-1 CPU must be socketed. If not, install a 40-pin socket. Read the installation guide — Juno First Installation Guide (PDF) . Just the FAQ's Which boards does this kit support? Designed for original Juno First PCBs. Check that your Konami-1 CPU is socketed. How many high scores are saved? Saves the Top 20 scores using reliable serial EEPROM. Does it support Free Play and coins? Yes — Free Play and Coin Up are supported. Can I change DIP settings without opening the cabinet? Yes — DIP options are fully menu-driven. What is ROM Saver? Allows removal of original program ROMs, lowering heat and power load. Are lives tracked separately? Yes — separate tables for 3, 4, 5, and 7 lives. Where can I get the installation guide? Juno First Installation Guide (PDF) Does it work in both Upright and Cocktail cabinets? Yes — fully compatible. Resources Juno First Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips HighScoreSaves Facebook Page HighScoreSaves eBay Store
Details and Benefits
The Juno First Free Play and High Score Save Kit is engineered for original arcade hardware to address common issues like lost high scores, unreliable resets, and limited configuration options. This upgrade brings modern reliability and convenience while preserving the classic multi-direction space shooter gameplay of Juno First.
What This Kit Adds
- Free Play support — Enable coin-free operation while still supporting traditional coin play
- Reliable high score saving — Permanent score storage using non-volatile memory
- On-screen control menu — Adjust game options without opening the cabinet
- Monitor-friendly attract behavior — Helps reduce static attract screen burn-in
- Cabinet compatibility — Supports Upright arcade cabinets
Advanced Features
- High score backup and restore — Save and reload score data as needed
- Separate score tables — Independent tables based on configuration settings
- Optional Wi-Fi support — Upload and sync high scores online
Important Installation Notes
This kit requires a compatible socketed CPU. Always review the installation guide prior to installation to ensure correct setup and reliable operation.
Optional Wi-Fi enabled versions allow scores to be uploaded online and synced to your personal player page in addition to local high score saving on the PCB.