Service Command Line

The MPF service cli is a fast way to debug or troubleshoot your machine during development and operation.

Start your game (e.g. using mpf both)
Start the service cli from within your game folder using mpf service.

Your game will go into service mode and you can run diagnostics commands. Once you are done the game will continue and exit service mode. You can use tab to complete commands and arguments.

Commands

list_coils

List all coils in the machine.

coil_pulse

Pulse coil .

coil_enable

Enable coil . This only works if enable is allowed for this coil.

coil_disable

Disable coil .

list_switches

List all switches in the machine.

monitor_switches

Watch for switch changes. Prints any changes until you press Ctrl+c.

list_lights

List all lights in the machine.

light_color

Turn light into color .

light_off

Turn light off.

exit/quit

Exit service cli. Game will reset and start.

See mpf service command line reference.

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