Braze Donkey Kong 3 Free Play and High Score Save Kit
$70.00
Product information "Braze Donkey Kong 3 Free Play and High Score Save Kit"
Braze Donkey Kong 3 Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Nintendo Arcade PCB
Upgrade a compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong 3 arcade PCB with the Braze Technologies Donkey Kong 3 kit, adding permanent Top 5 score and initials saving while also retaining your selected Free Play setting.
The kit uses the original Z80 processor from the Donkey Kong 3 board. It installs through the existing CPU socket and requires no special cabinet wiring.
Permanently saves the five highest scores and player initials.
Retains the selected Free Play setting after cabinet power is turned off.
Stores scores, initials, and the Free Play setting without a backup battery.
Clear the saved table through the standard Donkey Kong 3 test mode.
Braze Donkey Kong 3 Kit Features
- Permanent Top 5 Score Saving: Retains the five highest scores and player initials after cabinet power is turned off.
- Battery-Free Storage: Saved scores and initials do not require a backup battery.
- Saved Free Play Setting: Retains your current Free Play selection between power cycles.
- Standard Test-Mode Control: Enable or disable Free Play through the original Donkey Kong 3 test-mode settings.
- High Score Table Reset: Clear the saved score table by resetting the bookkeeping distributions in Donkey Kong 3 test mode.
- Original Nintendo Hardware: Continues to use the original Donkey Kong 3 arcade PCB, Z80 processor, controls, game program, graphics hardware, and sound hardware.
- No Special Wiring: No additional cabinet wiring is required for normal installation.
Hardware Compatibility
- Compatible Hardware: Compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong 3 arcade PCB
- Processor Requirement: Original Z80 processor from the Donkey Kong 3 CPU board
- CPU Socket Requirement: The Z80 installation location must have a compatible 40-pin socket
- Cabinet Access: Access to the Donkey Kong 3 arcade PCB is required during installation
- Special Wiring: No special cabinet wiring is required for normal installation
Installation Requirements
- Installation Difficulty: Easy when the original Z80 processor is already socketed
- Soldering Required: No, when the original Z80 is already installed in a compatible socket
- If the Z80 Is Soldered: A qualified arcade technician must remove the processor and install a compatible 40-pin socket before the kit can be used
- Installation Process: The original Z80 processor is transferred to the Braze daughterboard, and the assembled daughterboard is installed in the vacated CPU socket
- Installation Guide: Download the Braze Donkey Kong 3 Installation Guide PDF
Installation Overview
- Turn off and unplug the arcade cabinet before accessing the Donkey Kong 3 CPU board.
- Carefully remove the original Z80 processor from its socket on the Nintendo Donkey Kong 3 PCB.
- Install the original Z80 into the socket on the Braze daughterboard, observing the correct Pin 1 orientation.
- Install the assembled daughterboard into the vacated Z80 CPU socket on the original board.
- Confirm the processor and daughterboard orientation before restoring cabinet power.
- Power on the cabinet and verify operation using the Braze Donkey Kong 3 installation guide.
Free Play Settings and High Score Reset
The Braze Donkey Kong 3 kit stores the selected Free Play setting so it remains active after the cabinet is powered off and restarted.
Free Play is enabled or disabled through the standard Donkey Kong 3 test mode rather than through a separate kit menu.
To clear the stored high score table, enter Donkey Kong 3 test mode and reset the bookkeeping distributions. This restores the default score table.
Braze Donkey Kong 3 Kit FAQ
Is this the Braze or HighScoreSaves Donkey Kong 3 kit?
This page is for the Donkey Kong 3 kit manufactured by Braze Technologies. A separate HighScoreSaves-designed Donkey Kong 3 kit is available in the Donkey Kong 3 category.
How many scores and initials are saved?
The kit permanently stores the Top 5 scores and player initials.
Is the Free Play setting saved?
Yes. The kit retains the selected Free Play setting after the cabinet is powered off.
How is Free Play enabled or disabled?
Use the standard Donkey Kong 3 test mode to change the Free Play setting.
Does installation require soldering?
No soldering is required when the original Z80 processor is already socketed. If it is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket first.
How do I clear the saved high scores?
Enter Donkey Kong 3 test mode and reset the bookkeeping distributions to restore the default score table.
Which processor does the kit use?
The kit uses the original Z80 processor from the Nintendo Donkey Kong 3 board. The processor is installed on the Braze daughterboard before the daughterboard is installed on the PCB.
Where can I download the installation guide?
Braze Donkey Kong 3 Kit Resources
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