Zach Gilbert
Director Customer Operations COBRA Firing Systems
Articles
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One of My 7-segment Displays is Not Displaying Correctly, Can This be Fixed?
Unfortunately, your 7-segment display is defective and in order to fix this, it requires replacement. You can purchase the 7-segment display, however, this requires advanced soldering techniques to...
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I have a 36M or 72M, how are the banks fired from the 18R2?
A 36M is similar to having two 18Ms in one module, providing two banks of 18 cues whereas a 72M is similar to having four 18Ms in a single module, thereby providing four banks, once again each h...
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When pressing the trigger button on the trigger channel to start my show, will this also fire the cue?
No, pressing the trigger button on the trigger channel will not fire an actual cue; this only starts the script. COBRA does recommend using channel 0 for script attributes and programming modules f...
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Do I need a specific firmware version on my 18R2 to use the Command Center?
Yes. For base functionality of the COBRA Command Center including Control Panel and the COBRA Dead Man firmware 4.0 and higher is required. For more advanced features like the SMPTE integration, fi...
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How many slats can I connect and over what length of cables?
The maximum number of Talons/Clip-on Igniters, MJG initiators, or professional e-match you can fire across multiple slats depends on the length/type of cable and type of slat (series or parallel). ...
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Does the Audio Box support a LiPo upgrade option?
Yes, please see the Audio Box LiPo Upgrade Kit product page for more information or to purchase. Both Hardware A and Hardware B Audio Boxes can be upgraded to support the LiPo battery option.
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Do I need to unsync my 18M from an 18R or 18R2 before I sync it to a different controller?
No, you do not need to unsync your 18M from the controller. When you sync your module to another controller, it is automatically unsynced from the previous controller.
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How do I clear or unsync the 18R2 from my modules? (Er50)
You may want to unsync your 18R2 controller from firing modules if you reached the maximum addresses (ER50), or you want to organize the module address starting at A00. This FAQ document will go ov...
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Can I create a combined STEP/timed event script?
STEP/timed event scripting combines STEP scripting with timed event scripting. For any events with the word "STEP," the script will pause and require the user to press the STEP button to execute th...
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What are the best ways to protect my slats during my show?
The best way to protect your slats during a show is by using the COBRA Slat Covers. Alternatively, you can use a fire blanket, a rubber mat, or other creative home-built option.