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Because of the complexity of the circuit that allows one to use the Ipilot or the foot pedal for the Power Drive V2, I decided to CAD up a circuit board.
This multiplexer circuit will allow the use of the foot pedal or the Ipilot. If you might be interested, let me know.
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Ahh, so this is what you need the co-pilot plugs for? Do you think MinnKota makes their plugs themselves, or are they outsourced. If outsourced, would MinnKota have the patent on them or sumthing?
I have the V-2 with auto pilot. When I installed the I-pilot, I had to remove 6 wires off the auto pilot and stow them on dummy connectors. Other than the round plug connection, there were 2 steering wires to connect. Would you happen to know if the I-Pilot or it's controller took a dump, would my V-2 work with the foot pedal if I just connected those 2 wires? I'd hate to be away on a trip and the I-pilot fail and then be without a trolling motor. Thanks!
I believe you are correct. You could actually install a switch that switches between the IPilot steering output and the Control board steering output. Just change the connector to the desired input (Ipilot or foot control). This is what the multiplexer will do except you don't have to change the plugs, just flip a switch to select control. I am just multiplexing the control outputs of the Ipilot with the foot control (thus the need for mating connectors). I will eventually find who makes the connectors. I am just ironing out the details.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shellback
Pretty straight forward circuitry. It will work. The circuit board will be about 2.5 by 3.5 inches. Little box size or maybe put it in the cover with the PWM controller.
The cables are probably outsourced, likely china. I doubt if it is Minnkota specific connector. The cost to set up would raise the COGS significantly.
nice work Mr. cane pole. might save lots of folks lots of trouble down the road.
I am looking out for myself. The Ipilot will let you down sooner or later. Just sharing what I know.Quote:
Originally Posted by beagle man
Hard to justify a new Terrova when I can do this circuit and not have that big Terrova clunker foot pedal in the way. Lots cheaper too. 50 bucks vs 1500.
Hey Cane, like I asked in one of my posts about a switch for the V-2 so we could still use the foot control, glad to see you are getting it done, and yes I would be interested in one , do you have it on your V-2 yet ? will keep check on you sounds good, great job.
Yep, you got my attention, would love to have this setup, love the Ipilot but if it were to die, oh well and that would be the rest of the story, keep us updated, Im very interestedQuote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
maachuu,
Canepole when you get this whipped you figure your price and I'll let you operate on my V2..
Do you sleep or just lay there and think about things?
Got me interested :):)