How to Make the MOST of your Underwater Camera! (Ultimate Aqua-Vu Mod)
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- Опубліковано 11 гру 2020
- In this video I show you how I modified my Aqua-Vu HDi7 (Underwater Camera) to make it more efficient for me on the ice. These little upgrades can help you make the most of your underwater camera. Hope you enjoy!
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Dude...THANK YOU!!! i've been try figure out how I could start recording my Aqua-vu footage, once I upgrade to an HD 7i and out of nowhere, you have answered all my questions in one go, great video, definitely going on my saved videos for future reference :D right on Jay.
New video! WOOHOO! Great as always Jay!
Love the innovation factor of this video! Very clever, good job!
Good job on the videos Jay! Keep doing what you're doing.
Awesome that we get so many videos thanks jay!
Love the videos Jay!!! Keep up the Amazing work!!!!
Great Video. Very informative. You are a great instructor on the subject of ice fishing.
Really liking your instructional vids.
Great video, love the modifications
Awesome stuff Jay! This consistent content has been the best part of early winter so far!
Thanks Noah!
@@JaySiemens No problem! Looking forward for what’s to come! Once I get my graph too I’m definitely going to check out Dakota lithium
That rig is so sweet, I wish I had the knowledge to do that stuff with more items. I don’t really want to film but just getting the extra charger and USB ports connected are so helpful for any device
Jay I just gotta say I have absolutely loved your videos lately! You have had some super cool content that has been very informative. You have also made me want to get Garmin Livescope super bad! Hopefully one day! Keep it up man!
Sweet video Jay! I guess im treating myself for christmas again lol. Just got back fishing for Lakers and burbot in Alaska and wished i had that setup on my hd7i. Love it when the fish smacks the camera.
You're content is amazing and informative great job
Top notch 👌 loving this channel
Neat and clean. Good job
Awesome video! Loved it
Great diy video!
Love the DIY!
Love your videos
Just started doing some trout ice fishing in the last week Fishings been good love the vids
What’s up dude love the vids
I seen the video when you caught them big pike and the audio you used when they were coming in to hit the bait was awesome it was like they were big submarines coming in for the kill!! The video was so awesome it was almost like it was fake! I couldn’t believe you could get that good of video on the aqua view cameras! Way better than the one I had years ago!
Brilliant!
Slick set up.
Awesome info! I've got the same aqua vu and my one complaint was battery life. Dakota lithium is going to love me soon I bet..... Love the vids Jay!
Combining stuff like that on a flasher is handy too, I put a dual port usb and a Bluetooth speaker in mine. Thanks for the video man!
Jay. You should add something called "In the Shop with Jay"... and do some "how too" instructional vids on setting up rigs, etc. and other stuff. It would increase viewership and you could help pump out even more vids easier. Your videos are the best...well, Clayton's Schick's are also great. Keep up the work. We really enjoy what you do and lean a lot. Don't stop.
No Surrender...
Oh boy.... I really need to do this and make my life easier!!
It’s awesome that your creators watch each other to always improve yourselves
Nice mods, Jay!! Instead of crimping and heat shrinking, maybe try soldering the wires together then heat shrinking the cable. The soldered connection is a far more positive connection when done correctly, and if you are going to get into doing modifications, soldering is a great skill to have in your toolbox. My weapon of choice is a Hakko FX-888D, I've had this soldering gun/station for several years and it has far and away earned back the couple hundred (less I think) I spent on it. It is a comfortable and intuitive unit to cut your teeth on and grow with.
It will be more helpful to find of underwarer fish.
wholetechnology.blogspot.com/2022/10/best-fisher-founders-6-all-around.html
Caught a 14 inch perch today on the ice, it was a fun fight
Well done! I'm doing this!!!
Good luck!!
Hey Jay. Great Video. Just for your information that connector you bought is technically called an SAE Two Pin Connector. Just a little tidbit for intel.
Haha, I prefer dongle!
@@JaySiemens Works for me! Keep crankin out the great vids.
Awesome set up. One day when I can afford one.
Well done man. I might just steal your idea ahah
Hey Jay, I have 715C and was wondering if there are any tips on adjusting the settings to help see in murky water. Or a way to get better clarity. Also, do you have any tips for if it's dark? I find the IR LEDs don't work too well.
Just got the micro stealth 4.3 can tape over the infa-red if needed in cloudy water
I am doing this on the weekend . Hope it works good for me same way i am doing it but i am using a usb connector from can tire that connects right to the pig tail to charge
Love the videos dude! Still waiting for ice here in Michigan
same
There's ice up north
@@brodyrhode9064 I don't live up north i live in Cass county.
My lakes in missaukee county are starting to freeze over 😁
We need more vids jay!
Can you put a bigger amp hour battery in that stuff and have longer battery life? I'm looking at upgrading a fish finder battery.
You are one smart combination of the right parts of flower sugar flavorings and baking powder...aka...cookie 😃
Battery size is a issue too if it would fit in the slot after replacing the other with the aqua vu external cable any size 12 volt battery will be good but will be plugged in externally
How you tried the Aqua-vu mini? I asked for one for Christmas and I was wondering if you could give me an idea off it works good or not? I was also wondering how well you can see in darker water? Keep up the good work can’t wait for more ice fishing
I have a aquaview 7HD pro Is there a Dakota lithium 12v 12amp hr that will fit
Jay, I'd love to see you go out with no equipment except straight hooks and line and minnows, get some sticks from the treeline and show the people how they did it old school.
Hi Jay, Where did you get the plate to cover the wires?
Aqua vu also makes a external battery cable that plugs into your charging port it won't charge your battery but will power your device costs 30 dollars an can add a 12 volt battery to it for additional run time. Your idea was good but what the most frustrating part of your idea on replacing the battery it came with was battery size I went with a 12 volt 54 amp lithium Dakota battery that will last 21 hours run time over kill but there is no cosmetic features required or worrying if the new battery u got will last long enough
What do you think of the garmin version
Will this work with the 715c
how did you do it can you share with me , thank you
What do you do for screen glare)
What is the lifetime of these lithium batteries? Do people find they last a lot longer than lead acid, or do guys find they have to replace them about as often?
Good day Jay!! Great video! I was wondering if you can post a link to the USB adaptor you put onto your Aqua Vu. I would really appreciate that!
Already linked in the description 👍
wholetechnology.blogspot.com/2022/10/best-fisher-founders-6-all-around.html
chek it it will give you most expriences.
Sweet video! I've been considering buying an aqua-vu for a couple years now, when I'm do I'm going to copy this exact setup. Thanks bro
I finally stopped being lazy and rigged up my camera like this. It was actually really easy, I can't believe I waited so long to do it. Can't wait to capture some underwater strikes!
Hey Jay 1:45 i see an ion auger extension any chance you wanna part with with it? I'll buy it of course. -47 in Sask means deep ice and with covid no fishing gear left in the universe. Had all my gear stolen on the fall still trying to replace stuff. Just a shot in the dark!!? Great video!
Thanks so much!! Unfortunately I'll be keeping that one!
How come you never talk about archery? What kind of bow you shooting? Do you get out hunting much in the fall?
How far out can the camera see?
Whats the main difference between the hd7i and the 715c looking at buying one.
Video quality and screen brightness are the main differences. www.aquavu.com/aqua-vu-product-comparison
Anyone know what the pro feature or features adds to the unit compared to the base model?
Looking a purchasing one and want to know the difference.
Also, have a done a modification like this, I've attached a solar panel to my camera and had enough power to run the camera without the battery connected. Has to be a sunny day. But saves battery life, used the camera all day on one battery not using the battery most of the day.
Good tip for the solar panel! Screen brightness can vary between the 7i and 7i pro. Also features like camera direction depth, on screen displays, cable length etc. They list the differences here. www.aquavu.com/aqua-vu-product-comparison
Jay do you use an underwater drone yet?
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Nice upgrade twice the power half the weight
1 other thing I found out the ah which is amps is the amount of power your battery has it reflects on how long it will last not how much power is running through your machine this is something I didn't know till I researched batteries the higher the amp the battery is the longer it will last but the cost will increase also I spent $429 on my battery but will power anything requiring 12 volts of power for 21 hours
Good to know!
Great video Jay! I see the links for most of the items in the video but do you have the links for the piggy back terminal piece and also that slick little cover to close up the hole you drilled?
HD7 vs HD7pro? Is it worth it?
I have the same question about the terminal pieces and cover. Where can we find those?
I like how in Canada you can ice fish like Colorado but where I live in Colorado you can only catch lil skinny trout.😂
SAE connectors.
Hey Jay!
Du you have a link for the cover shown 8.25 in this video?
Sorry I don’t...
Since there is no switch or fuses, are the USB ports always drawing power? How will that impact the life of the battery?
Sorry if these are noob questions, electrical engineering is not my strong suit.
It looks super clean, though. Well done.
I’m sure it could have a minor draw. Not something I’m worried about. Typically I’m charging my gear right before a trip anyways.
Aqua vu makes a WiFi adaptor you hook to the camera so you can record videos on your phone.
I wouldn't get. A lithium battery for risk of. Fire
On my lakes near me are not safe yet to walk in
Same
Where you from? They should be safe around Toronto at the end of this week 😁
@@fishmonkesus I am from Iowa
@@rbfishing9579 you might be waiting until new years haha. Hows the weather like in Iowa @ the moment?
@@fishmonkesus about 20-30 degrees ice is forming but slowly
When I first seen this, I was like what the....? You know how youtube only gives you partial subscription of vid, I read, how to make the best of your underwear. 🤣🤣🤣
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Hahaha that’s great!
That's actually an important icefishing/outdoors video idea too though.
One day when the world get normal again and have more hrs at work I can afford to buy toys like that. So jealous.
Lol Im not gonna lie, I enjoyed the video...... But I was kind of clickbaited when I saw that pike.
The lakes near me haven’t even frozen over yet yesterday it was 24° for the whole f***ing day today it’s 42° what the actual f**k Does Gardiner want me to go ice fishing
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Merry Christmas Siemens Family!! Jay, I was wondering if you had a link to those multi spade connectors that you used on this modification? Really enjoy the content by the way! Just got a new Buddy Flex for Christmas and recognized you and your bride on the box, you know you've made it when!