QuickConnect-18 Cobra Standard Slat
QuickConnect-18 Cobra Standard Slat
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18-Cue Cobra-Compatible QuickPlug Slat
Stop wasting your show setup in the sweltering summer heat stripping wires, untwisting leads, and fighting spring terminals. Upgrade to the muuxBRD QuickConnect-18 and experience up to 5x faster wiring speed so you can get out of the sun and back to your family—or scale up your commercial display operations without extra crew costs.
Engineered for everyone from weekend backyard show heroes to overworked professional display crews, the QC-18 delivers high-density 18-cue QuickPlug performance at a fraction of the upfront capital investment required by traditional speaker terminal slats.
Why Choose the QuickConnect-18?
- 5x Faster Field Setup: Plug-and-play QuickPlug connections let you wire 80% faster, saving hours on every display setup.
- Field-Proven Reliability: Ruggedized two-board construction protects delicate pins, trace tracks, and connectors from field abuse and harsh pyrotechnic fallout.
- Foolproof Continuity: Snag-free positive-retention sockets eliminate false continuity checks and connection errors caused by inexperienced crew or fatigue.
- Maximized ROI: Far lower upfront capital cost per cue compared to traditional spring-terminal slats, freeing up budget for more hardware and shows.
Key Features & Benefits
- 18 QuickPlug Sockets: High-density layout with positive connector retention guarantees firm, secure seating for all 18 cues.
- Single DB25 Input Port: Heavy-duty, gold/tin-plated DB25 connector interfaces directly with standard firing system output cables.
- 2-Board Shielded Construction: Dual FR-4 fiberglass layer design adds rigid structural reinforcement while fully enclosing internal pin connections against impact and debris.
- All-Weather Flame-Retardant Substrate: Resin-impregnated, flame-resistant fiberglass substrate built to withstand corrosion, temperature extremes, and direct field wear.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Part Number | QC-18 |
| Cue Configuration | 18 Cues (Standard) |
| Input Connection | 1x DB25 Port |
| Output Connection | 18x QuickPlug / QuickConnect Headers |
| Voltage/Current Limits | Up to 48V / >15A Firing Pulses |
| Material & Plating | Resin-impregnated FR-4 fiberglass; Gold/Tin-plated contacts |
| Drop Test Rating | 1 Meter (10 drops), 3 Meter (10 drops) |
| Operating Temp Range | -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
System Compatibility
- Firing Systems: Fully compatible with Cobra Firing Systems modules (18M, 36M, 72M) equipped with DB25 slat outputs.
- Ignitor Styles: Accepts all standard QuickPlug / QuickConnect format ematches and ignitors.
What’s In The Box & What You Need
- Included: 1x muuxBRD QuickConnect-18 (QC-18) Slat
- What You Need: Cobra Firing System module with DB25 output, DB25 cable, and QuickPlug-compatible ignitors/ematches.
Pro Tip: Pre-plug your QuickPlug ematches into your QC-18 slats during rack loading at the shop. When you hit the field, all you need to do is run a single DB25 cable to your firing module for instant 18-cue setup!
Looking for maximum fallout and weather protection on site? Check out our optional muuxBRD Protective Enclosures and Mounting Brackets tailored specifically for the QC-18 series.
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QuickConnect aka QuickPlug electric matches have changed electric firing forever. Landing electric matches can be 4x to 5x times faster with QuickConnect.
• Positive Retention, latches in place
• Save Time and land more electric matches
• One Handed, for an easy workflow
• Reliable connections hel save rework
FAQ
What is the difference between QuickConnect and QuickPlugs?
QuickConnect is the generic name used in the pyrotechnics industry. QuickPlugs is a trademarked name used by Cobra Firing Systems.
QuickConnect and QuickPlug electric matches are the same connector, and can be used interchangeably. While different OEMs may use different receptacles for their slats or modules, the concept is the same.
Why choose muuxBRD for your QuickPlug or QuickConnect solution?
Choose muuxBRD because of the total package, not just the connector, price or size. muuxBRD designs are field tested, by pyros for pyros.
By the time you get your hands on a muuxBRD slat or breakout board it’s been tested, tweaked, revised, and perfected.
In the end, muuxBRD brings a balance of performance, quality and value.
How much time can I save with muuxBRD QuickConnect slats?
QuickConnect slats and ematches will let you land much ematches and load more product in less time.
Watch this video to see a comparison of traditional ematches and QuickConnect ematches.
But aren’t the ematches more expensive?
While QuickConnect ematches do cost more, the price is coming down as they become mainstream.
But, even though they cost more they provide a positive return on the nominal cost increase.
If you can land ematches 4-5 times faster you save labor. If you are a display company, you can shoot more shows with fewer people.
Lastly, QuickConnect slats cost less upfront than traditional flying lead slats. When you spend more upfront there’s an opportunity cost and a time/labor penalty on every show with traditional ematches.
How do I wire QuickPlug ematches in parallel or series?
Three options, manually, slats or breakout boards.
Manually cut, strip, twist, and tape wires like you did with traditional ematches.
Use series or parallel slats to string together multiple slats and connect more ematches
Lastly, QuickSplit breakout boards keep the Quick in QuickPlugs. Allow you to connect QuickPlug ematches in series/parallel in seconds!
Checkout this video to see how quick you can wire QuickPlug ematches in series using QuickSplits.