Braze Zaxxon Free Play and High Score Save Kit
$70.00
Product information "Braze Zaxxon Free Play and High Score Save Kit"
Braze Zaxxon Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Sega Arcade PCB
Upgrade a compatible original Sega Zaxxon arcade PCB with the Braze Technologies Zaxxon kit, adding true Free Play, permanent Top 6 score and initials saving, power-on diagnostics, on-screen settings, and a 180-degree Flip Screen option.
The kit installs through the original Z80 CPU socket and uses the processor from your Zaxxon board. No soldering is required when the original Z80 is already installed in a socket.
Start games without coins while the complete attract mode continues to run.
Permanently saves the six highest scores and player initials.
Runs an automatic self-test whenever the game is powered on.
Rotates the game display 180 degrees through the settings menu.
Braze Zaxxon Kit Features
- True Free Play: Start games without inserting coins while the normal Zaxxon attract sequence continues to run.
- Permanent High Score Saving: Retains the Top 6 scores and player initials after cabinet power is turned off.
- Battery-Free Storage: Saved scores and initials do not require a backup battery.
- Power-On Diagnostics: Runs an automatic self-test each time the game is powered on.
- On-Screen Settings: Adjust supported game options and clear the stored high score table through the kit menu.
- Flip Screen: Rotate the display 180 degrees without physically changing the monitor or cabinet wiring.
- Full Attract Mode: The normal Zaxxon attract sequence remains active while Free Play is enabled.
- Original Sega Hardware: Continues to use the original Zaxxon arcade PCB, Z80 processor, controls, game program, graphics hardware, and sound hardware.
Hardware Compatibility
- Compatible Hardware: Compatible original Sega Zaxxon arcade PCB
- Processor Requirement: Original Z80 processor from the Zaxxon CPU board
- CPU Socket Requirement: The Z80 processor must be installed in a compatible 40-pin socket
- Cabinet Access: Access to the Zaxxon CPU board 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 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 Zaxxon Installation Guide PDF
Installation Overview
- Turn off and unplug the arcade cabinet before accessing the Zaxxon CPU board.
- Carefully remove the original Z80 processor from its socket on the Sega Zaxxon 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 installation guide.
On-Screen Settings and Flip Screen
The Braze Zaxxon kit provides an on-screen settings menu for adjusting supported game options and erasing the stored high score table.
The built-in Flip Screen option rotates the game display 180 degrees through software. No physical monitor rotation or cabinet wiring changes are required.
An automatic diagnostic self-test also runs whenever the game is powered on.
Braze Zaxxon Kit FAQ
Is this the Braze or HighScoreSaves Zaxxon kit?
This page is for the Zaxxon kit manufactured by Braze Technologies. A separate HighScoreSaves-designed Zaxxon kit is also available in the Zaxxon category.
Does the Braze Zaxxon kit support Free Play?
Yes. It provides true Free Play while allowing the normal Zaxxon attract sequence to continue running.
How many scores and initials are saved?
The kit permanently saves the Top 6 scores and player initials.
Does installation require soldering?
No soldering is required when the original Z80 processor is already socketed. If the processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket first.
What happens during the power-on diagnostic?
The kit automatically runs its documented self-test whenever the game is powered on.
Can the high score table be erased?
Yes. Use the on-screen settings menu to clear the saved score table and restore its defaults.
Can the Zaxxon display be rotated?
Yes. The Flip Screen setting rotates the game display 180 degrees without requiring physical monitor adjustments.
Which processor does the kit use?
The kit uses the original Z80 processor from the Sega Zaxxon board. The processor is installed into the Braze daughterboard before the daughterboard is installed on the PCB.
Where can I download the installation guide?
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