CobraPin
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CobraPin Pinball Controller
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Overview
CobraPin is a pinball controller designed to offer a basic all-in-one assembled affordable solution. It is intended to be hosted by a computer running the Mission Pinball Framework (MPF) and is based on the Open Pinball Project (OPP) It was released to the public in 2021 on Kickstarter.
Features:
- 24 coil drivers for solenoids, flashers, motors, etc. Outputs are broken out into 3 banks of 8 outputs.
- 38 direct switch inputs <OR> 22 direct inputs and an 8x8 switch matrix
- Neopixel support for 512 RGB or RGBW LEDs
- 24-50V power filter. Board also provides the common ground for the supplies.
- Fuses for solenoid banks and Neopixels
- Easy replacement of at-risk components
- Processor boards are socketed
- Transistors can be removed with simple soldering tools and replaced with through-hole components
- Fuse clips for common 5x20mm fuses
Wiring
Power
Coil Ouputs
Switch Inputs
Neopixel RGB LEDs
MPF Configuration
It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you start your MPF game-making journey with the MPF Tutorial
For detailed MPF documentation, head over to MPF Docs
CobraPin specific info can be found here: CobraPin on MPF Docs
STM32 Programming and OPP Configuration
The firmware on the STM32 board exists in two parts: the base application and the OPP configuration. As delivered, the boards should be programmed and configured appropriately. But if you need to updated something or replace a processor board, this section is for you. The base application must be programmed with a separate programming device while the OPP configuration can be changed over USB via Python scripts.