Juno First Free Play and High Score Save Kits

Juno First Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Juno First Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Konami Arcade PCBs Upgrade your original Juno First arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, attract sounds, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard functionality while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware. Designed specifically for original Konami hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or the fast-paced shooter gameplay collectors expect. Original Arcade Hardware • No Emulation • No Gameplay Changes • Designed for Authentic Arcade PCBs View Install Guide Free Play No coins required while still supporting Coin Up operation. High Score Saving Permanently stores the Top 20 scores. Attract Sounds Sound enabled during every attract rotation. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Upgrade Your Juno First Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Juno First arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Konami 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 gameplay, controls, timing, and fast-paced shooter gameplay that made Juno First a standout arcade classic. Unlike multigame systems or reproduction boards, this kit keeps your original arcade PCB intact while improving long-term reliability for collectors, operators, and restoration projects. Available Kit Options Build your kit exactly how you want it. Choose between a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit. Optional processor and socket upgrades are also available to simplify installation on original hardware. Important Information 6809E Processor Required: This kit requires a 6809E processor Konami-1 CPU Must Be Socketed: Install a 40-pin socket if your CPU is soldered directly to the PCB Read the Juno First Installation Guide before installation Main Features Easy Install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required Save Your Scores Forever: Uses serial EEPROM instead of NVRAM or batteries High Score Save: Stores the Top 20 scores permanently Attract Sounds: Sound enabled every attract rotation Free Play: No coins required while Coin Up remains supported Screen Saver Attract: Rotates content to help reduce CRT burn-in Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Change DIP settings directly on-screen ROM Saver: Remove original ROMs to reduce heat and power usage Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Additional Features Separate Score Tables: Independent score tables for 3, 4, 5, and 7 lives Backup and Restore: Save and reload scores anytime Stealth Mode: Boots to appear stock and original Installation Information Installation Difficulty: Easy Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed Processor Requirement: Requires a 6809E processor Socketed CPU Required: Konami-1 CPU must be socketed 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 Juno First Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ Which boards does this kit support? Designed for original Juno First arcade PCBs. Your Konami-1 CPU must be socketed. How many high scores are saved? The kit stores the Top 20 scores using reliable serial EEPROM memory. Does it support Free Play and Coin Up? Yes. Both Free Play and Coin Up are fully supported. Can I change DIP settings without opening the cabinet? Yes. DIP settings are fully menu-driven and adjustable on-screen. What is ROM Saver? ROM Saver allows removal of original program ROMs to lower heat and power consumption. Are lives tracked separately? Yes. Separate score tables exist for 3, 4, 5, and 7 lives. Does it work in Upright and Cocktail cabinets? Yes. Fully compatible with both cabinet styles. Where can I download the installation guide? Juno First Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Juno First Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide PDF 2. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. HighScoreSaves eBay Store