# Pinshakers — Pinshakers Premium Motor Board

> Bluetooth control for Pinshakers shaker motor kits, with customizable styles and triggers. (iPhone/iPad app by Pinshakers LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinshakers/id1559663455 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pinshakers LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559663457)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-02-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinshakers/id1559663455/reviews.md

## What is Pinshakers?

Connect and control the features and settings of your Pinshakers V5 WPC/WPC-95 shaker motor kit. Connection to your shaker motor board is via Bluetooth and will be provided with the following features:

- Set the name of the machine the kit is connected to
- Run a motor test
- Select the triggers you want to activate the motor
- Choose one of the pre-made profiles for your pinball machine or create your own
- Choose between 7 pre-made custom "Styles" that can be applied to your active triggers or create your own

The "Styles" feature allows you to adjust the way the shaker motor feels whenever it is activated. The options you will have for each "Style" is as follows:

- # of Cycles (A "Cycle" contains the following 4 parameters)
- Ramp Up Time (Time it takes for the motor to go from 0 - 100% motor speed)
- Run Time (The time the motor runs at 100% of the motor speed)
- Ramp Down Time (Time it takes for the motor to go from 100% motor speed to 0)
- Motor Speed (Top speed of the motor, "Intensity")

Minimum Requirements:

- IOS Vers 12
- Bluetooth v4.2
- Motor Board v5.01

Permission Requirements:

- Location (required for bluetooth connection)
- Bluetooth (required to connect to the motor board)

## Key features

- Bluetooth connectivity
- Machine name settings
- Motor test functionality
- Trigger activation selection
- Pre-made and custom "Styles"
- Adjustable cycle parameters


## Frequently asked questions about Pinshakers

### What can I do with Pinshakers?

Pinshakers allows you to connect to and control your Pinshakers V5 WPC/WPC-95 shaker motor kit via Bluetooth. You can set machine names, run motor tests, select triggers for activation, and create custom "Styles" for motor feedback.

### What are the minimum requirements for Pinshakers?

To use Pinshakers, you need iOS version 12 or later, Bluetooth v4.2, and a Motor Board v5.01. The app requires Location and Bluetooth permissions for connection.

### How does the "Styles" feature work in Pinshakers?

The "Styles" feature in Pinshakers lets you fine-tune how the shaker motor feels. You can adjust parameters like the number of cycles, ramp-up and ramp-down times, run time, and motor speed (intensity) for a personalized experience.

### Is Pinshakers available on Android?

Based on the provided data, Pinshakers is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. There is no mention of Android compatibility.

### How often is Pinshakers updated?

The latest version of Pinshakers is 1.17, and it was last updated on March 18, 2025. This indicates a relatively frequent update schedule.

### What is the age rating for Pinshakers?

Pinshakers has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does Pinshakers have ads?

No, Pinshakers does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### What is the user feedback on Pinshakers?

Pinshakers has received a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from one review, suggesting a highly positive initial user experience.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.17 — 2025-03-18

- Added the ability for the user to choose a pre-made "Profile" to be applied for the pinball machine title you are connected to
- Added 6 more pre-made custom "Styles" the user can choose from
- Added a popup message for when the user activates the "Reset All Defaults" feature

### 1.16 — 2025-03-05

Added the ability for the user to test a style prior to saving it.  On the "Styles" page, the user can now experiment with the different slider parameters and there is now a "Test" button below where the user can get a feel for how their style will be before having to save it.

Change the name of the "Custom Styles" page to "Styles"

Changed the name of the "Harness Settings" page to "Triggers"

Added a feature where the icons at the bottom of the app will be highlighted when you are on their respective pages.

### 1.15 — 2025-02-28

No release notes.

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