Wireless Remote Throttle and Gearbox Steering for Trolling Motor - Part 1
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- Опубліковано 25 кві 2024
- In this video, I illustrate the methods used to wire 2 Hobbywing 880 ESCs to control the throttle and gearbox steering of a trolling motor. Each motor is controlled by a separate ESC and operated from a single wireless HOTRC DS-600 remote. The Hobbywing ESC no longer includes a fan. I ordered fans but did not receive them at the time of this video. I have included any related videos and parts in the narrative section.
Parts:
* Minn Kota 12V 45lb Thrust C2 Endura Trolling Motor.
* Newport Vessels NK 180 Mounting Bracket.
* Hobbywing Quicrun 880 ESC (2).
* HOTRC DS-600 Wireless Remote Controller and Receiver.
* Project Box.
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* On/Off Rocker Switch (2).
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* 12V Power Wheels Type Gearbox.
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* 3/4" Galvanized Split Ring Tube Hanger (2).
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* Misc Marine Shrink Fit Connectors.
* Misc Gland Nuts (3).
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Sure appreciate your clean, concise electrical connections. I've learned a lot from you. I especially enjoyed the "shameless plug" comment. It had me laughing. Thank you.
Thanks Elvis!
another good video
Thanks John.
Great video as always! I always appreciate you doing these things for new ideas. I have one question. I noticed when you turn the motor, that turning unit has a lot of extra movement. Is there maybe a way to make that more solid and maybe decrease the shaking and extra movement, or does the entire unit have to be free? Again, thank ou for another great video!
Thanks! The NK 180 bracket does not lock unless you pull a cord. That is why it shakes.
Great video again good sir! This is exactly what I'm putting together myself, just haven't put together yet. Except,
I 'm trying to use a very small PWM (Voltage regulator) smaller than the one you used in your last video with the gear box.
I plan to install in between the ESC and battery wires. Much like what LainegEj did for his gearbox steering project.
You will definitely have less torque on the steering and you probably wouldn't even need those "L" brackets on the newport vessels mount. I also plan to use jumper wires for the channels, so that I don't have to use the joystick every time.
Thanks Scotty. Keep us posted on your project.
The receiver you used in this video, the F-06A, is only rated up to 9 volts. A previous video of yours you used the PWM receiver that is good up to 14 volts. I'm confused how the 9V F-06A receiver works in a 12v system. Did you use a step down buck converter in the build or can the F-06A receiver handle 12 volts?
No, I didn't use a converter. The voltage draw is monitored by the ESC and I only used the stock receiver.
@@AksmaniyakOh ok. That makes sense. Nice feature of the ESC. Thanks.
@@TC-hl1ws Glad to help.
Did you checked this on the water? Is it usable?
Not yet.
NICE! You gotterdun! I’m still working on mine and I think I’ll have to upgrade the second ESC (only goes in one direction). I was really hoping you’d figured out a way to use one ESC. But two will do!
I don’t know if you already know it but you can reduce the turn speed by programming the gearbox ESC. (Changing programming items 5 and 6 to option 1 reduces the power output to 25% and drops the speed proportionally.)
As usual, great vid and thanks for the motivation!!
Thanks Wali! That makes sense and what a great idea. I made the changes and it now has smooth turning. Genius! I want to do a quick update to the video and want to give you credit. What name/handle do you want me to use?
Wali is fine. (Actually my name)😁
Thanks. I already did the short video and will post.
HI, can you create a video on how you wire everything to the trolling motor?
Yes, I have made several of those videos.
Is there any builtin left right limiting for the steering motor?
No, you have to go by feel or you can add a stop. I positioned the depth collar in a way that stopped one side at 90 degrees. It should be an easy mod.
@@Aksmaniyak thanks
Thank you for all your hard work.
Good show.
A10/V10.
Cheers m8.:_:):_B)
Thanks!
this is great i have been making all the mods to my Colorado inflatable pontoon boat. and i am now going to try this mod. I do have a question how hard would it be to put it on a joy stick instead of making it with a wireless remote control?
I made a video with one using a joystick and a PWM controller.
@@Aksmaniyak thanks i will look for it. I have another quick question i dont know much about brushed and brushless motors. Will the ESC overheat because i am using a brushless trolling motor and a brushed ESC
You can only use a brushed ESC with a brushed motor.
As already mentioned about programming ESC to make turns less sharp, are there any options to turn without auto returning to zero? The same way as throttle control works (stepwise by single stick pushes).
A subscribed just told me how to smooth out the steering. I will be posting a "Part 2" shortly.
awesome work man! can we see a water test?
Thanks Kenneth. That's next for this.
I saw someone else made this but stepped down the voltage to the motor to turn the trolling motor. Maybe 3 volts vs 12. Allowed the motor to turn smoothly.
That was probably my other video using a joystick instead of an ESC. Watch Part 2 for the solution.
That gearbox is out of stock. RPM range is 15000 to 40000 - with that turning so fast, I'm assuming LOWER RPMs is better for this project? I did your ESC speed control last year and now that I'm convinced it works, I'm ready to take off the head. And having that long steering stick next to me (attached about 18" away from the shaft on a small angle iron) is annoying so thinking about this, too, now that you've got it so cheap and relatively easy to do! Thanks again. Saw your #2 update for less jerky/slower steering.
Thanks! Part 2 does a great job of slowing down the speed and smoothing out the steering. You can use a similar 12V gear box. Try to find one with lower rpms to help the ESC. Yes, the project is very simple when I finally figured it out after hours of mental torture!😵💫
Does the throttle stay on? Or does it turn off when you let off the remote, like a constant on at any speed?
The remote has a cruise button to set speed.
@@Aksmaniyak thank you, your an inspiration to me and lots of orhers, learned so much from your stuff! Really appreciate, would love to give you props by buying some of those stickers for my rig, are they for sale?
@@toddslupski3072 Thanks Todd. No, I really don't sell anything. I don't want to blurr the lines between my DIY projects and sales.
@@Aksmaniyak cool! Thanks again for the vids
Are those remote any good ? Lookong at lot of your video and you have them in a lot of them . Planning to use one but would'nt want to stay stock on the water !!! 😅😅😅
I suppose you could put one in a baggie but I have luckily never dropped one in the water.
@@Aksmaniyak I thought I read “waterproof” on the controller box, but I couldn’t find it and I’m not trying to prove it. 😁
OTOH Corrosionx is pretty magical stuff. Ive had some great results with it and it’s worth the effort. ua-cam.com/video/s4z8QMgTEA4/v-deo.htmlsi=8FCiP1lDCF0QSLxZ