Centipede Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Centipede Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Customize Your Centipede 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. Main Features Easy install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring—just plug in and go. Permanent score saving: Uses serial EEPROM (not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries). High Score Save: Saves the Top 10 scores. Attract sounds: Hear what you’ve been missing (25%, 50%, or 100% rotation). Freeplay & Coin-Up: Play without coins or keep quarters/tokens enabled. Attract mode: Helps minimize screen burn by avoiding static screens. Menu-driven DIP settings: Change options on-screen—no cabinet digging. ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs (program runs on the kit). Cabinet compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Backup & Restore: Back up high scores and restore later—ideal for game-room parties. Reset button: Restart a game without powering off (enable in menu). Separate score tables: Different high-score tables by lives (2/3/4/5 lives). Fast boot: No waiting for initialization. Important Installation Notes Socketed 6502 required: If your 6502 isn’t socketed, install a 40-pin socket for the kit to work. Read the Centipede Installation Guide (PDF) before you begin. Just the FAQ's How many scores are saved? The kit saves the Top 10 high scores. Does it support Freeplay and coin operation? Yes. Use Freeplay or keep coin-up enabled—your choice. Can I change settings without opening the cabinet? Yes. All options are menu-driven via on-screen DIP settings. Can I adjust attract sounds frequency? Yes. Set attract sounds to 25%, 50%, or 100% of the attract rotation. What is ROM Saver? You can remove original program ROMs; the program runs on the kit to reduce power draw. What does the Reset Button do? When enabled in the menu, it allows a soft restart without powering the cabinet off. Does it maintain separate score tables by lives? Yes. It supports separate tables for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives. Is there a fast boot? Yes. It has a fast boot with minimal initialization time. Where can I download the Installation Guide? Download it here: Centipede Installation Guide (PDF). Do I need a socketed CPU? Yes. A socketed 6502 is required. If your board doesn’t have one, install a 40-pin socket.