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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

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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.

Programming

Configuration

Troubleshooting

Replacing Components

STM32 Processor Board

Transistor

Fuse