Cobra 18M Slat Modification

[maltpj]

Hey Guys,
Check out my 18M slat mod:

http://www.pyrotalk.com/bulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=1860&stc=1
I don't like how Cobra does it with the mini cue connectors so I cut in a DB25 connector and wired it in myself.
http://www.pyrotalk.com/bulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=1861&stc=1
Found some DB25 angle adapters online / here's a pic with the adapter installed / cover still closes with the angle connector
http://www.pyrotalk.com/bulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=1862&stc=1
Here's a pic with the cable connected
http://www.pyrotalk.com/bulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=1863&stc=1
Found these slats online for $41 each and the can be wired series or parallel

What do you think?

[displayfireworks1]

That impressive. Can you still use pins 13 to 18 and the cable at the same time?

[cduesman]

I did a similar mod to put the connector on the side of the case. So it looks like this:

http://www.pyrotalk.com/bulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=1864&stc=1

Do you have any pics or tips on how to mount a db25 connector in the 18M?

I've actually grown to like the boots better than the cases and would like to have a db25 connector on the 18M. The cases are bulky once you start dealing with more than a couple mods.

I'm not a fan of the normal slat adapter, but if I only use those mods with slats, I might be able to deal with them.

I posted pics and tips of my side connector modification at http://pyro.duesman.net/firing_system/cobra-slat-adapter
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Oab_VnP8wFzDeMbeGmoII9CPluDIVMhzgGGfF3W9q8neReZnO0 pXO_7Xgl46Htu9Kcr0828VmrmSXqA=w1920-h946-rw
Chris

[maltpj]

That impressive. Can you still use pins 13 to 18 and the cable at the same time?

Yes, all cue still work.

[maltpj]

I did a similar mod to put the connector on the side of the case. So it looks like this:

1864

Do you have any pics or tips on how to mount a db25 connector in the 18M?

I've actually grown to like the boots better than the cases and would like to have a db25 connector on the 18M. The cases are bulky once you start dealing with more than a couple mods.

I'm not a fan of the normal slat adapter, but if I only use those mods with slats, I might be able to deal with them.

I posted pics and tips of my side connector modification at http://pyro.duesman.net/firing_system/cobra-slat-adapter

Chris

I didn't take any pictures while I did the mod I can share. What I did is, I took a computer DB25 expansion card slot and cut it just long enough to hold the connector. Then I took the 18R2 apart and used the cut off card slot as a template to mark the hole to cut out. Then I used a coping saw to cut the hole. After you cut the hole use the cut off card slot for a backer plate for extra reinforcement. I got the expansion card slots and hex nut screws on ebay.

P.S: I like your set up too!

[PyroJoeNEPA]

Very nice job by both of you.