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
Expansion Board
An expansion board for CobraPin is planned, but not yet complete. It should support a lamp matrix, 8 additional coil outputs, and 8 additional direct inputs. The purpose of the expansion board is to make it easier for people to control existing machines with flashers and matrix controlled lamps
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.