Polaris (latest version)
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Display
Type: raster Vertical
Resolution: 260 x 224
Refresh: 59.54 Hz
Processors
Intel 8080 @ 1.997 MHz
Audio
Discrete Sound
Channels: 1
Controls
Players: 2
Coin slots: 1
joy, 8-way, 1 button
joy, 8-way, 1 button
Components (from manual)
Z80 CPU · Various locations · Main processors
AY-3-8910 Sound IC · Sound generator
2114 RAM · Static RAM
2764 ROM · Program ROMs
74LS series Logic · Various TTL logic ICs including 74LS138, 74LS245, 74LS32
74LS93 Counter · Binary counter
74LS373 Latch · Octal latch
74LS244 Buffer · Octal buffer
PCBs (from manual)
Game PCB K1100039
Main game board
Main game board
CPU A PCB K1100035
CPU board assembly
CPU board assembly
CPU B Board
Secondary CPU processing board
Secondary CPU processing board
Switching Regulator PC Board
Power supply regulation with voltage adjustment potentiometers
Power supply regulation with voltage adjustment potentiometers
Game PCB
Main game logic board with sound adjustment controls
Main game logic board with sound adjustment controls
Fuses (from manual)
F1 100V 5A · Main power
F2 1A · +12V line
F3 1A · -12V line
F4 1A · -5V line
F5 6A · +5V line
DIP Switch Settings
Data from MAME. On later hardware, game settings are typically in the Test/Service Menu, not DIP switches. Learn more
| Switch | Setting | Options | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW?:1 | Unused | ON Off ✱OFF On | Off |
| SW?:2 | Unused | ON Off ✱OFF On | Off |
| SW1:1, SW1:2 | Lives | SW1:1 SW1:2ON ON 3 ✱OFF ON 4ON OFF 5OFF OFF 6 | 3 |
| SW1:3 | Cabinet | ON Upright ✱OFF Cocktail | Upright |
| SW1:4 | Invincible Test | ON Off ✱OFF On | Off |
| SW1:5 | Demo Sounds | ON OffOFF On ✱ | On |
| SW1:6 | Unused | ON Off ✱OFF On | Off |
| SW1:7 | Unused | ON Off ✱OFF On | Off |
| SW1:8 | High Score Preset Mode | ON Off ✱OFF On | Off |