Zach Gilbert
Director Customer Operations COBRA Firing Systems
Articles
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Can I add custom columns to the cobra.csv file using Excel, or will this cause issues?
No, you cannot add custom columns to the COBRA script file; doing so will cause an error with the script. However, column D is designated as an optional "Description" field and can be used to add ...
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Is the Command Center waterproof?
The Command Center is designed to be as watertight as possible, but it is not waterproof. We recommend that you cover the Command Center in the event of rain or snow.
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What is the pin-out on the 18S DB25 port?
COBRA is a little unique compared to other firing systems as individual cues are connected to the module ground and are switched to connect to a shared set of positive pins. If you are designing a ...
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Can I use more than one Audio Box in a show?
Yes, you can control multiple Audio Boxes using a single 18R2. All Audio Box devices that are being used must be synced to the same 18R2 controller. All of the Audio Boxes will reside on the same c...
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Can I Use a Different Antenna Than the Standard Antenna Provided by COBRA for the 18M?
For best performance, please use the antenna that came with your module, or the COBRA DISH antenna. While using an antenna from another manufacture is not recommended, If you would like to use a di...
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Can I have other files on my USB drive or will this cause issues during my show?
Yes, it is okay to have other files present on the USB drive.
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What tablets and sizes does the Command Center support?
The Command Center tablet mounts will accommodate tablets between 5.2" and 9.5" in width. When measuring your tablet to confirm that it fits in the COBRA Command Center, please hold the tablet in ...
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What is the difference between mini and regular-sized slats?
The most significant difference between the mini and regular is the speaker terminals. The speaker terminals on the mini-slats are a bit larger than the ones on our modules, but the regular-sized s...
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Can I use the Audio Box to sync and control multiple firing systems together in the same show?
Yes, you can control multiple Audio Boxes using a single 18R2. For each audio box, you can feed music or timecode such as SMPTE or FSK into a 3rd party system.
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Can I put multiple modules on the same channel?
Yes, you can put multiple modules on the same channel. Multiple modules on the same channel will fire at the same time. Using multiple modules on the same channel does introduce some challenges wi...