The Pinscape R4 Mod with Pinscape Pico is a comprehensive controller and connection solution for modern Virtual Pinball cabinets. The system is designed to make building a VPin as straightforward and organized as possible while providing sufficient capacity for extensive feedback and lighting systems.
Instead of having to connect many individual controllers, adapters and distribution boards, the R4 Mod provides numerous inputs and outputs on one central board. This significantly reduces wiring effort and keeps even highly equipped cabinets clean, organized and easy to maintain.
The Pinscape Pico acts as the central controller. It handles communication with the PC and provides the Pinscape functions required for buttons, plunger control, cabinet functions and feedback devices.
Extensive Connectivity
The Pinscape R4 Mod provides numerous connection options for typical components used in a Virtual Pinball cabinet. These include buttons and controls, lighting, RGB buttons, mechanical feedback devices and additional cabinet toys.
The connections are centrally arranged and allow clean wiring without the need for unnecessary additional distribution boards.
Typical connected devices include:
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Left and right flipper buttons
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MagnaSave buttons
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Start and Exit buttons
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Service buttons
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Coin door and coin switches
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Launch Ball button and plunger
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RGB buttons and button illumination
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Contactors
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Shaker motor
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Gear motor
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Fans
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Beacon or strobe
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Knocker
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Undercab lighting
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Additional DOF-controlled devices
16 Individually Fused High-Power Outputs
One of the key advantages of the R4 Mod is its 16 high-power outputs.
Each output has its own individual fuse, providing separate protection for every connected device. A fault or short circuit on one output therefore does not automatically affect the entire feedback system.
The high-power outputs are particularly suitable for devices such as:
The individually accessible fuses also make maintenance and troubleshooting significantly easier.
Additional Low-Power Outputs
In addition to the high-power channels, the system provides additional outputs for devices with lower power requirements.
These are ideal for applications such as:
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Button LEDs
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RGB lighting
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Status indicators
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Smaller LED devices
This allows both mechanical feedback devices and cabinet lighting to be controlled from one central solution.
Simple and Organized Installation
Building a Virtual Pinball cabinet can quickly result in a large number of connections between controllers, buttons, LEDs, power supplies and feedback devices.
The Pinscape R4 Mod reduces this complexity by providing a central connection platform. Many components can be connected directly to the board.
This provides several advantages:
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Fewer separate controller and distribution boards
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Shorter and cleaner cable runs
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Better organization inside the cabinet
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Easier troubleshooting
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Faster replacement of individual components
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Improved serviceability
Especially in fully equipped high-end VPins, this structured approach is a major advantage.
Modular and Expandable
The R4 Mod has been designed as a modular system.
If additional outputs or functions are required later, the system can be expanded without replacing the complete controller solution.
This makes it suitable both for compact builds and for advanced cabinets with numerous mechanical and visual feedback effects.
Additional power outputs, addressable LEDs and further controllers can be added depending on the required configuration.
Pinscape Pico as the Modern Controller Platform
This version uses the Pinscape Pico as its central controller.
The Pinscape Pico handles the main Pinscape functions and provides the connection between the PC, cabinet inputs and feedback hardware.
The system is suitable for applications including:
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Pinscape
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DirectOutput Framework (DOF)
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Button and keyboard control
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Plunger control
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Cabinet feedback
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Lighting control
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Custom VPin configurations
The combination of Pinscape Pico and R4 Mod therefore combines a modern controller platform with extensive and proven connection and power electronics.
Suitable for New Builds and Upgrades
The Pinscape R4 Mod is suitable both for completely new Virtual Pinball builds and for upgrading existing systems.
It is particularly useful for builders who value a professional and clean installation while still maintaining sufficient capacity for future expansion.
Key benefits at a glance:
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Pinscape Pico as the central controller platform
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Easy and organized installation
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Numerous inputs and outputs
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16 high-power outputs
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Each high-power output individually fused
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Additional low-power outputs
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Ideal for DOF feedback devices
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Extensive cabinet connectivity
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Modular and expandable
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Easy maintenance and troubleshooting
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Suitable for compact systems as well as fully equipped high-end VPins
The Pinscape R4 Mod with Pinscape Pico is a central control and connection platform for anyone looking to build a clean, powerful and expandable Virtual Pinball system.
