Important Notice: 5.0 BETA Firmware

You have selected 5.0 BETA firmware. BETA firmware is a pre-release version that includes new features and improvements, while rare, BETA firmware could contain bugs or usability issues. Please consider the following information before proceeding:

What is BETA Firmware?

  • Early Access: BETA firmware allows early access to new features that are not yet available in Stable Releases.
  • Testing and Feedback: It is intended for users who are willing to provide feedback and help identify any bugs or issues.
  • Potential Risks: There may be minor bugs, feature limitations, or performance issues.

Important Considerations

  • Are you comfortable troubleshooting and reporting any issues?
  • Do you understand the steps required to revert to a Stable Release if needed?
  • Do you have time to update your firmware more frequently, knowing that some updates may require a wireless reprogrammer?

Recommended Action

If you are not familiar with BETA testing, we recommend selecting the Stable Release version instead for the highest level of stability and support. For more details on our firmware release process, please review our complete guide here. If you have questions or need further assistance, please reach out to our support team.



COBRA Control Panel Gen 1 - $199.99

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Important Update - May 31st, 2024: The new Control Panel Gen 2 has been released. This advanced version offers enhanced performance, a new user interface, and additional features such as module and event group disabling. For users with firmware versions prior to 6.1, the current Control Panel remains fully functional. Updating your firmware to 6.1 or higher will require the Control Panel Gen 2. To learn more about 6.1, 7.0 and the new Control Panel Gen 2, see New Firmware & Control Panel Release


The COBRA Control Panel is a downloadable app for Android phones and tablets that provides a comprehensive, digital user interface to the 18R2. The Control Panel serves as a platform for growth, expanding and improving with new features alongside our core product development. All license fees include upgrades to new features as they become available.

The COBRA Control Panel is available on Google Play. In order to use the Control Panel, you must be running COBRA firmware version 4.0.0 or higher and have a USB OTG Cable for connection to the 18R2.

Please note, this product does not come bundled with a tablet or phone; your purchase will include only a lifetime license for our downloadable Android application, along with any other additional accessories you select.

Once purchased, your activation code is normally sent within 1 hour, but can take up to 12. If you have not received your code within 12 hours, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Your lifetime activation key for our Control Panel software is intended for use by the registered user associated with your email address and COBRA portal account. While the key is locked to one tablet device at a time, we understand that you might replace your tablet. You're welcome to reset the activation key to transfer it to your new device whenever needed. Please note that the key remains associated with your user account and cannot be transferred to a different email address or user. For any questions, please contact us. We’re happy to help.

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Device List (Free!)

A complete list of all connected devices including the 18M Firing Module and COBRA Audio Box. For all devices, the applicable channel, address, key position, mode, signal strength, battery life, voltage mode and detailed continuity including event descriptions are displayed. The device list also finds any device exceptions such as low signal, low battery, or missing continuity and displays them to the user. This saves the time of having to find issues by toggling back and forth between channels on the 18R2. Filtering, color coding, and sorting make the device list fun and easy to use.

  • Rapid Module Identification - Filter and sort your modules to find specific modules quickly
  • Missing Modules - Modules that are in your script but missing are identified
  • Field Map Positioning - See the field position of your modules in the device list
  • Graphing - See real time signal and battery graphs for your modules
  • Mode Changing - View and Change the voltage and firing modes for your modules remotely
  • Exceptions - Any equipment issues are highlighted and will include instructions on how to fix them
  • Module Continuity Grid - View script continuity for all modules
  • Continuity Report - Quickly generate a real time report showing any continuity issues
  • DMX Support - DMX devices will be shown in the Device List

Show Controls (Pro)

A detailed view into your show as it's firing! Simply select your script, view event details, and press Play when ready to begin your show. As events are fired, the event list auto-scrolls and tells you exactly what will fire next. You can even disable auto scrolling and view past or future events while your show is playing. Pause, resume and even "Jump to" a specific event mid-show.

  • Show clock - See how long your show has been running in real time
  • Lock Buttons - Lock any or all buttons on screen for added safety
  • Script Attribute - A script attributes button is available for viewing detailed script information
  • Step and Alternate Buttons - Use the step and alternate buttons right from the Control Panel
  • Large Buttons - Large buttons are positioned under the event list, allowing the operator easy access
  • Jump To - Jump to any point in your script using on screen controls

Field Map (Pro)

Using Google Earth Satellite Imagery, you can easily capture an image of the shoot site to use offline as the background for your field map. Easily create new positions, drag and drop modules onto the field, and click on modules to gain detailed information including signal, battery life, and continuity data. Any modules or positions with possible issues are highlighted in red for the user to quickly fix the issues. This allows you to quickly troubleshoot any possible issues by working interactively with your operators.

  • Drag and Drop - Simply drag and drop modules onto the field map
  • Positions - Group modules into position to allow an uncluttered map
  • Module Details - Tap on a module to view detailed information
  • Map Download - Save and load frequently used shoot sites on your tablet

Manual Firing (Pro)

The manual firing controls copy and enhance the manual firing functionality of the 18R2. Instead of toggling CH+ and CH-, you can easily tap on any module, view previously fired cues, fire available cues, and see a manual firing history. The manual firing feature also allows you to optionally label modules and cues from a personal database of calibers and cakes. This is very helpful compared to having to remember or write down what items are on what channels or cues.

  • Quick Module Access - Allows for quick switching of modules
  • Module Labels - Optionally Label any module for easier identification
  • Caliber and Cake Manager - Create and manage a personal database of effects
  • Assign Cue Calibers / Cakes - Add labels to quickly identify cues
  • Script Feed - Any running script will display a live feed on the manual firing page
  • Assign Cue Calibers / Cakes - Displays what cues have been fired, in what order, and at what time

I already own an Android device, will it work with the Control Panel?

Very likely! To help determine if your device is compatible, we have provided a DEMO mode for the control panel. This allows you to try the features using demo information before you buy. To learn how to install the Android device, please see our installation instructions tab.

Can some Android devices be supported, but have limitations on function and performance?

Yes. These can range from slightly sluggish performance, poor resolution UI, and the inability to load and fire large event (1,000+ event) shows. The best way to mitigate any risk is to reference our compatibility tab and testing your device using DEMO mode.

What Android devices are supported?

The Android operating system has a wide variety of devices ranging in both size and performance. Smaller devices such as smartphones will work with the control panel, but may not offer the best navigation of certain features. Tablets, especially 10"+ in size, will offer the optimal size for navigating features and maximizing the amount of information to the user.

To help our customers best select an Android device, we have provided some guidelines to highlight supported models and known limitations. The only core requirement is USB OTG (on-the-go) support, and at least 2GB of RAM to fire larger scripts (typically > 1,000 events). Higher performance devices with faster processors and higher resolution offer a richer and faster user experience. We have found that typically, brand name devices such as Samsung, Lenovo, LG, or Asus will provide the smoothest experience. If you have any questions about a specific tablet's compatibility, please send us an email at [email protected], we will be happy to research this for you.

Please note, to use the COBRA Control panel, you will need the below: