Scott Smith
Articles
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What is MESH, and how does it work?
Quality line-of-site (LOS) is an important consideration when placing your COBRA remote and firing modules for a show. However, when using our MESH technology, LOS is less critical as the firing mo...
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Signal Strength Basics: What It Is and How to Maximize It
IntroductionMany of the items we find useful, enjoyable, and often-times necessary are provided by wireless communication. Consider the GPS service we use to find our destination, satellite televis...
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How does an MJG initiator work?
When you connect the MJG initiator to a power source and complete a continuous circuit, the current will flow to the match head, which has a bridge wire coated in a pyrotechnic composition. The cur...
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Can I upgrade my 18R2 to support SMPTE time code input?
Yes, you can upgrade your 18R2 to support SMPTE time code by purchasing the SMPTE Upgrade Kit and installing firmware version 5.1.1 or higher. For more information on SMPTE, see SMPTE User Guide.
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Known Firmware Issues 6.1.0 / 6.1.1 - July 10th, 2024
The following are known firmware issues that exist within the current 6.X and 7.X firmware versions. The issues are categorized into critical and non-critical issues. Critical issues will impact a ...
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Can a single script support both PYRO and DMX events?
Yes, COBRA supports scripts that contain both PYRO and DMX events. Within the script format, each event contains columns for both pyro and DMX events that are independent of one another. You can de...
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What tablets do you recommend, and will COBRA sell me one?
COBRA does not currently offer tablets for use with the Command Center, but our Control Panel product page contains our recommendation guidelines. The Command Center tablet mounts will accommodate ...
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Firmware Compatibility Guide
The COBRA firing systems ecosystem consists of many devices including the 18R2, 18M, 36M, 72M, 6M, and Audio Box. Firmware is the embedded software in our hardware that gives life to the device. CO...
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What are the Pros and Cons of using slats?
While slats provide additional capabilities to a firing system, there are some downsides that need to be thought of first. Here are some of the pros and cons of using slats with your firing system....
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Audio Box Power On and Synchronization
Power on Audio Box To power on the Audio Box, press the power rocker switch to the ON position. Once powered on, the switch LED will illuminate red. Audio Box Synchronization To synchronize the Aud...