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How to configure switches (Stern SPIKE)

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To configure switches on Stern SPIKE machines, you can follow the guides and instructions in the Switches docs.

The only special thing to know is how the number works.

number:

The number of a switch on a Stern SPIKE machine is a combination of the address of the node its plugged into, and then its individual ID.

You can find the switch numbers are in the manual. Omit the "SW" and letters for extension boards. Here's an example from Wrestlemania Pro:

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This would result in the following switch entries:

switches:
  s_left_inlane:
    number: 11-0
  s_right_inlane:
    number: 11-8
  s_left_outlane:
    number: 11-1
  s_right_outlane:
    number: 11-9
  s_left_sling:
    number: 8-7
  s_right_sling:
    number: 8-6
  s_center_drops_right:
    number: 9-6
    type: false
  s_center_drops_middle:
    number: 9-5
    type: false
  s_center_drops_left:
    number: 9-4
    type: false
  s_left_flipper:
    number: 8-2
  s_right_flipper:
    number: 8-3
  s_left_lane:
    number: 11-3
  s_left_orbit:
    number: 9-11
  s_tourney_start:
    number: 1-12
  s_trough_6:
    number: 9-17
    type: false
  s_trough_5:
    number: 9-18
    type: false

Note that optos (highlighted in green) need to have the type: NO added to them.

What if it did not work?

Have a look at our SPIKE troubleshooting guide.

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