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Time Pilot ’84 Free Play and High Score Save Kits

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Upgrade Your Time Pilot ’84 Arcade Experience

Bring modern convenience to your original Time Pilot ’84 arcade hardware with our collection of Time Pilot ’84 Free Play and High Score Save Kits. These plug-and-play upgrades add reliable high score saving, Free Play functionality, and an intuitive on-screen settings menu while preserving the high-speed aerial combat and time-warping action unique to Time Pilot ’84.

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Time Pilot 84 Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Time Pilot 84 Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Customize Your Time Pilot ’84 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 — No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring. Plug in and go. 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 at 100% of the attract screen rotation. 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 — Original program ROMs can be removed if desired. Cabinet support — Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Separate score tables — 16 different HSS tables (one for every difficulty and lives setting). Backup and Restore — Save and restore high scores (perfect before/after parties). Important Installation Notes This kit requires a 6809E CPU to run. Ensure your processor 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 6809E CPU is socketed. If it isn’t, install a 40-pin socket first. What’s the difference between the Wi-Fi and Standard kits? The Wi-Fi kit can upload and view scores online and sync them to your personal web page. The Standard kit saves locally only. Can I upgrade to Wi-Fi later? No. The Wi-Fi hardware must be populated at purchase—there’s no post-purchase upgrade path. How many scores are saved? This Time Pilot ’84 kit saves the Top 5 scores, with 16 different HSS tables depending on difficulty and lives setting. Will this work in my cabinet? Yes. Fully compatible with Upright and Cocktail Time Pilot ’84 cabinets. Can I back up or restore high scores? Yes. Use the Backup/Restore feature to save scores before events and restore afterward. Does it support attract sounds? Yes. You can enable attract sounds at 100% of the rotation cycle. What’s the ROM Saver feature? You may remove the original program ROMs if desired since the kit runs the program directly. Does it support Freeplay and Coin Up? Yes. Enable Freeplay or continue using coins/tokens if preferred. Where can I find the installation guide? You can download it here: Time Pilot ’84 Installation Guide (PDF) . Resources Time Pilot ’84 — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips HighScoreSaves Facebook Page HighScoreSaves eBay Store

Regular price: From $75.00

Details and Benefits

The Time Pilot ’84 Free Play and High Score Save Kit is designed for original arcade hardware to address unreliable score retention and outdated reset behavior. This kit delivers modern reliability and enhanced convenience while preserving the classic vector-based aerial combat and time-shifting gameplay that defines Time Pilot ’84.

What This Kit Adds

  • Free Play support — Enable coin-free operation while still supporting traditional coin play
  • Reliable high score saving — Permanent 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 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.