Rain has held me up from installing my control. I am using my V2 copilot, autopilot, foot control to steer my TM or my Tiller. Works as designed. I gotta give the boat a shakedown cruise and see what happens. I am confident all will work fine.
All my circuit data and installation is free to anyone. I don't need fame or fortune. You can't buy a rig like this. This control will also run on the Ipilot. Most of this rig was built from scraps.
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...eControlJB.jpg
Way too cool.
nice!
wow!!
Fantastic! American engineering at its finest. Good job. Thumbs Up
Bionic boat. Nice
Looks good Tom!!:cheers2
That is the coolest thing I have ever seen Mr. Tom. If I had Your electronic genius, None of my tractors would require drivers.CF
Imagine loading your boat while standing on the the dock...
Great set up, Tom. I can only find one problem. That is Brenda's boat. She might want some girly things installed like remote controlled make up mirrors & curling irons.:biggrin
Probably didn't read each post on the conversion, but I thought you were just using the electronics of the V2 and co-pilot to control your tiller motor. Didn't realize you would be able to run both? NICE!
good 1 DonG RoflRofl
Will the outboard turn when in the water and under thrust?
Good job Mr. Tom. My "Tbox" is working great. Is that my co-pilot in the video?
Awesome, my "thinking hats" arent near as affective!
Yes it is!! It works just fine, but I modified it somewhat. Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by trollman
That is so cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's great Tom, You could use that set up on a cable TM and still use foot when you desire, Would be much better than I come up with, but you are THE ELECTRONIC MAN, GREAT JOB. Would like to know how you made it work on gas motor,then I could convert it to my TM. I love cable TM too much to not have it when I want it and that would be 95% of the time
Awesome job Tom ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Cane Pole...youre just too smart for your own britches.:rolleyes::biggrin:biggrin
Darn tootin' it will. This linear actuator has twice the torque the Panther T4 has.Quote:
Originally Posted by bee
I started out only to use the autopilot, but all this rain grew my brain and expanded my horizons.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shellback
It really is a simple setup. Parts are over the counter stuff.
Yes. This can be done easily. I used a high speed high torque actuator. Mine has a stroke of 12 inches. You could use a short stroke and control it with a switch. The one I purchased has internal limit switches and is self locking (holds the position where stopped).Quote:
Originally Posted by genec
I could have just used a switch on my boat to control the motor, but I wanted the compass autopilot and the remote use of copilot. Kinda jazzed it up. Besides, I don't like pulling umbilical cords (switch cord) around with me.
High Speed linear actuators - Linear Actuators, Linear Motors, Micro motors, Electric Motors
Way too cool CP. That would be great for pullin cranks with a kicker. Your next project should be Cruise Control
I can run cruise control. This circuit will work with Ipilot. I can't get anyone to "donate" an Ipilot to try out. I know it will work. Pretty simple application. The V2 Ipilot is far more flexible than the Terrova, but either will give me cruise control.Quote:
Originally Posted by wilbur
Great job CP, you have it together and going on. Really enjoy your projects. Ferdi aka Fred
Are you going to go ahead and rig the throttle as well? All things look like a go so far. Your piddleling is impressive.
Ok, I am electrically stupid. How much to build me one? I have the autopliot from the Terrova and I can handle all of the mechanical part as I already have an actuator. Need anymore rod holders? Or do you have any simple diagrams with step by step instructions I can can go through?
I hope the parts you got from me were helpful...
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Originally Posted by Gator_1
Yes. I used the fluid bowl off it to fix my V2 autopilot.
Scott, I will call you when I get back from the lake. My phone doesn't work worth a crap up here.Quote:
Originally Posted by callshy
Besides, Ima baby sittin' billybob. ha.... We having a good time too. No charge for my work. You may wanna pm me Friday. My memory sometimes get misdirected.
Great!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
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I realize how old this thread is, but does anyone have the original picture that Cane Pole posted to this thread? I am attempting to build one myself.
Way to go man
I seen where someone had posted today, and didn't even look at the date on the first entry. Sounds like a great set up for sure. Kinda like sfara002 and would like to see a picture of it...Thanks