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Time Pilot 84 Free Play and High Score Save Kit

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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.

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

  • 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.

Just the FAQ's

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. The kit supports both 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 them 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 can remove the original program ROMs if desired since the kit runs the program directly.

Does it support both Freeplay and Coin Up?

Yes. You can enable Freeplay or continue using coins/tokens if you prefer.

Where can I find the installation guide?

You can download it here: Time Pilot ’84 Installation Guide (PDF) .

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