Time Pilot Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your Time Pilot Arcade Experience
Bring modern convenience to your original Time Pilot arcade hardware with our collection of Time Pilot 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 time-traveling aerial combat gameplay that makes Time Pilot a favorite.
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Time Pilot Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your Time Pilot 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. Main Features Easy install: Plug-and-play with a socketed Z80 board; soldering a 40-pin socket may be required otherwise. Save your scores forever: Uses reliable serial EEPROM (not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries). High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores. Attract Sounds: Hear what you’ve been missing; enable sound during attract rotation. Copyright: Switch between manufacturer logo or Highscoresaves logo on attract screen. Freeplay: No more coins or opening the coin door. Coin Up: Still supports coins if desired. Attract Mode: Minimizes screen burn by avoiding static screens. On-screen DIP settings: Menu-driven; no cabinet pull-out to change physical DIP switches. ROM Saver: You can remove original program ROMs if desired. Cabinet compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Backup and Restore: Save and restore high scores (perfect before/after parties). Separate score tables: Different HSS tables for 2, 3, or 4 lives. Fast Boot: Self-test accessible via main menu or by setting all PCB DIP switches to OFF. Important Installation Notes Ensure your Z80 CPU is socketed; if not, install a 40-pin socket for the kit to work. Read the Installation Guide (PDF) before you install. FAQ Do I need to solder anything to install this kit? No. Installation is plug-and-play as long as your Z80 is socketed. If it isn’t, install a 40-pin socket first. What’s the difference between Wi-Fi and Standard kits? The Wi-Fi kit uploads scores online to your personal web page. The Standard kit saves scores locally only. Can I upgrade to Wi-Fi later? No. Wi-Fi hardware must be chosen at purchase—no upgrade path exists. How many scores are saved? The Time Pilot kit saves the Top 5 scores with initials. Will this work in my cabinet? Yes. Fully compatible with Upright and Cocktail Time Pilot cabinets. Can I back up or restore scores? Yes. Back up before parties and restore afterward. Does it support attract sounds? Yes—sound can be enabled during the attract cycle. What is the ROM Saver feature? You may remove the original ROMs since the kit runs the program. Does it support Freeplay and Coin Up? Yes—Freeplay and coin operation both work. Where is the install guide? Time Pilot Installation Guide (PDF) Resources Time Pilot — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips HighScoreSaves Facebook Page HighScoreSaves eBay Store
Details and Benefits
The Time Pilot Free Play and High Score Save Kit is engineered for original arcade hardware to improve score retention, streamline resets, and enhance play convenience. This kit brings modern stability while preserving the classic aerial combat and time-traveling action that defines Time Pilot.
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 settings menu — Adjust gameplay and kit options without opening the cabinet
- Monitor-friendly attract behavior — Helps reduce static attract screen burn-in
- Cabinet compatibility — Works with Upright arcade cabinets
Advanced Features
- High score backup and restore — Save and reload score data as needed
- Separate score tables — Independent high score tables based on 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.