Arcade Operators Manual - Asteroids

Customize Your High Score Save Kit for Classic Arcade Cabinets Build your arcade high score save kit exactly how you want it! Choose between a Wi-Fi Enabled Arcade Kit or a Standard Save Kit using the drop-down menu. Optional components like a processor or 40-pin socket make installation fast, simple, and fully compatible with classic arcade cabinets. Upgrade your original Asteroids arcade PCB with this modern Free Play and High Score Save Kit. This plug and play board preserves your Top 10 scores, enables reliable free play operation, supports coin mode, and adds screen protection, score memory, and menu based configuration without affecting the authentic gameplay of the Atari vector classic. Learn More About This Kit Arcade High Score Save Kit Features Easy Installation: Plug-and-play with no soldering. High Score Save: Stores the Top 10 scores. Permanent Score Preservation: Reliable serial EEPROM. Freeplay Mode: Works with or without coin operation. Coin Up Support: Retain authentic coin functionality. Attract Mode Protection: Prevents CRT burn-in. Customizable Screen Copyright: Manufacturer or HSS branding. Menu-Driven DIP Settings: No need to open cabinet. ROM Saver: Remove original ROMs if desired. Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright & Cocktail cabs. Additional Features Selectable Wiring: Supports Asteroids OR Asteroids Deluxe. Backup & Restore Scores: Ideal for tournaments. Reset Button: Restart game without powering off. Separate Score Tables: Different tables by lives chosen. Important Installation Notes for High Score Save Kits Socketed 6502 required: Install a 40-pin socket if soldered. Read the Asteroids Free Play and High Score Save Kit Installation Guide (PDF) before setup. Compatibility: Requires Version 2 Vector ROM. Just the FAQ's Does this kit require soldering? Only if your 6502 is not socketed. What’s the difference between Wi-Fi and Standard kits? Wi-Fi uploads scores online; Standard saves locally. How many scores are saved? The kit saves the Top 10 scores. Does Freeplay disable coins? No — both Freeplay and Coin Up work together. Is my cabinet compatible? Yes — works in Upright & Cocktail cabinets. What is ROM Saver? Allows removing original ROMs to reduce power usage. Where can I download the installation guide? Download the Asteroids Install Guide (PDF) Resources Asteroids Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Tips and Install Videos HighScoreSaves Facebook Page HighScoreSaves eBay Store

Braze Asteroids Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Features & Install 📄 Installation Guide (PDF) Key Features Installs in minutes — no special wiring or soldering required. Top 10 high scores and initials are saved permanently (no batteries ever). Extended scoring: maximum score increased from 99,990 to 9,999,990. Fix for the Atari REV2 bug that erased the last initial on the 10th score. Compatibility & Included Parts This kit targets the REV2 version of Asteroids. For proper compatibility, a REV2 vector EPROM is required. Refer to the install guide’s “Revisions” section to confirm whether your board is REV1 or REV2. Installation Overview Power down and open your cabinet to access the PCB. Carefully remove the 6502 CPU from the Asteroids board. Insert the 6502 CPU into the included daughter card. Plug the daughter card into the vacated 6502 CPU socket on the board. Power on and follow the install guide to verify operation. How to Clear High Scores Put the game into Self Test using the cabinet’s self-test switch. While in Self Test, press and hold all four buttons: Left, Right, Fire, and Thrust. The screen will display “ERASED” confirming the clear. (Same procedure as Asteroids Deluxe.) FAQ Where can I download the install guide? Download Install Guide (PDF) Do I need to solder anything? No. The kit installs without soldering or special wiring. How long does installation take? Typically just a few minutes with basic PCB handling. Will my scores survive power-off? Yes. The top 10 scores and initials are stored permanently with no batteries required. What is “extended scoring”? The kit raises the maximum score from 99,990 to 9,999,990 to prevent rollover at 100K. Which board revisions are supported? The kit is based on REV2. A REV2 vector EPROM is required and included. Use the install guide to check your current revision. Does it fix the missing last initial? Yes. It fixes the REV2 bug that erased the final initial on the 10th entry.