Time Pilot ’84 High Score Save Kit Compatibility
Verify compatibility before ordering the Time Pilot ’84 high score save kit for compatible original Konami Time Pilot ’84 arcade hardware. This upgrade uses the documented 6809E processor location and is separate from the Z80-based upgrade used for the original Time Pilot.
Choosing the Correct Time Pilot ’84 Arcade PCB Upgrade
The HighScoreSaves Time Pilot ’84 upgrade is designed for compatible original Konami Time Pilot ’84 arcade hardware. Compatibility should be confirmed from the actual PCB and processor configuration inside the cabinet rather than from cabinet artwork or the similarity of the Time Pilot game names.
Before ordering a Time Pilot ’84 high score save kit, verify the original PCB, required 6809E processor, compatible 40-pin CPU socket, surrounding board condition, and installation requirements shown in the guide.
Original Time Pilot ’84 Hardware Required
Time Pilot ’84 6809E Processor Requirements
6809E Socket and Soldering Requirements
Normal plug-in installation requires the 6809E processor location to use a suitable compatible socket.
If the processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a compatible 40-pin socket must be installed before the daughterboard can be fitted. Installing a CPU socket is a PCB modification and should be performed by someone experienced with arcade-board soldering and component removal.
Time Pilot vs. Time Pilot ’84 Hardware
Time Pilot and Time Pilot ’84 use separate HighScoreSaves upgrades. The regular Time Pilot kit is designed around a Z80 processor location, while the Time Pilot ’84 upgrade requires a 6809E processor configuration.
If your cabinet contains the original Time Pilot rather than Time Pilot ’84, use the Time Pilot compatibility page to verify the correct Z80-based upgrade.
High Score Saving and Configuration Support
The compatible Time Pilot ’84 kit supports permanent Top 5 high score storage while continuing to use the original arcade PCB.
The current product provides 16 separate high-score tables for supported combinations of difficulty and lives settings. Full purchase-specific features, Standard versus Wi-Fi choices, and ordering options remain on the product page so this category can stay focused on compatibility and hardware identification.
Time Pilot ’84 Pre-Order Checklist
After Confirming Compatibility
Once the original Time Pilot ’84 PCB, 6809E processor configuration, compatible 40-pin socket, and board condition have been confirmed, use the product page for complete kit features, Standard versus Wi-Fi choices, current configuration options, pricing, availability, and ordering.
Time Pilot ’84 Compatibility FAQ
Which arcade hardware is required?
The upgrade is designed for compatible original Time Pilot ’84 arcade hardware.
Which processor does the Time Pilot ’84 kit use?
The Time Pilot ’84 upgrade requires a compatible 6809E processor configuration.
Does the processor need to be socketed?
Yes. Normal plug-in installation requires a suitable socket at the documented 6809E CPU location. If the processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a compatible 40-pin socket must be installed first.
Can I use the regular Time Pilot kit?
No. Time Pilot and Time Pilot ’84 use separate upgrades. The regular Time Pilot kit uses a Z80-based installation, while Time Pilot ’84 requires the documented 6809E configuration.
How many high scores are saved?
The current Time Pilot ’84 kit supports permanent Top 5 high score storage.
How many score tables are supported?
The current product supports 16 separate high-score tables for supported difficulty and lives combinations.
Why should I inspect the PCB before ordering?
Original arcade PCBs may have decades of repairs or modifications, so the processor type, CPU socket, and board condition should be confirmed from the actual hardware.