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Juno First Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Product information "Juno First Free Play and High Score Save Kit"

The HighScoreSaves Juno First Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades a compatible original Konami Juno First arcade PCB with Free Play, permanent Top 20 high score saving, attract sounds, menu-driven settings, separate lives-based score tables, ROM Saver support, backup and restore, Stealth Mode, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while retaining the original Konami arcade hardware and gameplay.

Juno First Compatibility & Requirements

Compatible PCB: Documented compatible original Konami Juno First arcade PCB
Processor Requirement: 6809E processor
CPU Location: Konami-1 CPU location must be socketed
Socket: Compatible 40-pin socket required
Soldering: Not required when the required CPU location is already socketed
ROM Saver: Supports removal of designated original ROMs as documented
Cabinet Support: Documented upright and cocktail cabinet configurations

Installation: Plug-in installation when the required CPU location is already socketed. If the required CPU is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket before the kit can be used.

Juno First Settings Menu Access

Hold Player 1 Start for approximately 4 seconds while turning on the cabinet, then follow the on-screen prompt to continue into the settings menu.

What This Kit Adds

Free Play Start Juno First without coins while retaining traditional Coin-Up operation when desired.
Permanent Top 20 High Score Saving Battery-free serial EEPROM storage permanently saves the Top 20 supported high scores.
Attract Sounds Sound is enabled during every supported attract rotation.
Screen Saver Attract Mode Rotates attract content to help reduce prolonged static-image display and CRT monitor burn-in.
Menu-Driven DIP Settings Adjust supported game and operator settings directly through the on-screen menu.
ROM Saver Supports removal of designated original program ROMs when installed as directed.
Lives-Specific Score Tables Maintains independent supported score tables for 3, 4, 5, and 7 lives settings.
Score Backup & Restore Back up supported saved scores and restore them when needed for service, maintenance, or events.
Stealth Mode Provides a stock-style startup appearance for collectors who prefer an original-looking boot experience.
Upright & Cocktail Support Supports documented upright and cocktail cabinet configurations using compatible original hardware.

What's Included

Base Juno First Kit: HighScoreSaves Juno First Free Play and High Score Save daughterboard

Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit

Standard Kit

Saves supported scores locally to the arcade PCB and does not require an internet connection for gameplay, Free Play, menu-driven settings, ROM Saver operation, Stealth Mode, or local score saving.

Wi-Fi Enabled Kit

Includes the same local features and adds qualifying online score submission through the HighScoreSaves global leaderboard platform.

Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting local score saving or normal gameplay. Wi-Fi-enabled kits use compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks.

Juno First Kit FAQ

Which arcade PCB does the Juno First kit support?

The kit is designed for documented compatible original Konami Juno First arcade PCBs.

Which processor does the Juno First kit require?

The kit requires a 6809E processor, and the Konami-1 CPU location must use a compatible 40-pin socket.

Does installation require soldering?

No soldering is required when the required CPU location is already installed in a compatible socket. If it is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket first.

How many high scores does the Juno First kit save?

The kit permanently stores the Top 20 supported high scores using battery-free serial EEPROM storage.

Does Juno First use separate score tables for different lives settings?

Yes. Separate supported score tables are maintained for 3, 4, 5, and 7 lives settings.

How do I enter the Juno First settings menu?

Hold Player 1 Start for approximately 4 seconds while turning on the cabinet, then follow the on-screen prompt to continue.

What does ROM Saver do?

ROM Saver allows designated original program ROMs to be removed when the kit is installed as directed in the Juno First installation guide.

What is Stealth Mode?

Stealth Mode provides a stock-style startup appearance for collectors who prefer an original-looking cabinet boot experience.

Is Wi-Fi required?

No. Standard kits save supported scores locally. Wi-Fi is optional for qualifying online leaderboard support.

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