Time Pilot ’84 Free Play and High Score Save Kits

Time Pilot 84 Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Time Pilot ’84 Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Konami Arcade PCB Upgrade your original Time Pilot ’84 arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, attract sound support, 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 classic 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 Top 5 scores with 16 separate leaderboard tables. Attract Sounds Enable attract sound during 100% of the rotation cycle. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Upgrade Your Time Pilot ’84 Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Time Pilot ’84 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 arcade feel that made Time Pilot ’84 one of the most recognizable vertical shooters of the 1980s. 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. Important Installation Notes 6809E CPU required: This kit requires a 6809E processor to operate Socketed CPU required: Install a 40-pin socket if your processor is soldered directly to the PCB Read the Time Pilot ’84 Installation Guide before installation Included Features Easy Installation: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required Permanent Score Saving: Reliable serial EEPROM storage instead of batteries or NVRAM High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores Attract Sounds: Enable sound during 100% of the attract rotation cycle Freeplay Mode: No more coins or opening the coin door Coin-Up Support: Continue using coins or tokens if desired Attract Mode Protection: Helps minimize static images and screen burn On-Screen DIP Settings: Menu-driven configuration with no cabinet pull-out required ROM Saver: Original program ROMs may optionally be removed Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Separate Score Tables: 16 different high-score tables for every difficulty and lives setting Backup and Restore: Save and restore high scores anytime Installation Information Installation Difficulty: Easy Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed Processor Requirement: Requires a 6809E processor Socketed CPU 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 Time Pilot ’84 Free Play and High Score Save Kit 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 uploads and views scores online while the Standard kit saves scores locally only. Can I upgrade to Wi-Fi later? No. The Wi-Fi hardware must be populated during the original purchase. How many scores are saved? This Time Pilot ’84 kit stores the Top 5 scores with 16 different leaderboard tables depending on difficulty and lives settings. 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. Backup and Restore functionality is included. Does it support attract sounds? Yes. Attract sounds can be enabled during 100% of the attract rotation cycle. What’s the ROM Saver feature? ROM Saver allows removal of the original program ROMs while the save kit runs the game directly. Does it support Freeplay and Coin-Up? Yes. Enable Freeplay or continue using coins and tokens normally. Where can I find the installation guide? Time Pilot ’84 Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Time Pilot ’84 Installation Guide PDF 2. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. HighScoreSaves eBay Store