Don G,did you have to turn your boat in a circle before you were able to use the motor guide ix5?(to calibrate it)
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Don G,did you have to turn your boat in a circle before you were able to use the motor guide ix5?(to calibrate it)
No, there is a simple calibration that is covered in the small Pinpoint GPS operation manual on page 9. "Mounting Angle Calibration"Quote:
Originally Posted by kosmo
Ok,thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Don G
On the minkoda,is it necessary to calibrate before using?
Man I seen this thing in shaw grigsbee show this morning it's pretty awesome
Kos, you do have to synchronize the foot pedal & remote before using but you can do that in your garage.Quote:
Originally Posted by kosmo
Which one are you referring to?Quote:
Originally Posted by belizaire
Believe it was the I pilot all they had to do was worry about fishing and not the trolling motor
I've been doing some research on these 3 trolling motors and so far this is what I'm thinking.the motorguide and the minkoda appear to both have 1 gps and one digital compass.the rhodan,on the other hand has a differential gps and patented dual compasses
This is from another forum, I don't know if it's correct or where he got his information.
"Last weekend was able to see the new Xi5 with pinpoint trolling motor. While I'm sure things are subject to change, here's what was shared as I understand them.
Xi5 Trolling motors will start shipping to retailers in January.
The existing hardware is fully developed, but there are software developments still in process.. Expected significant software feature update estimated in Aug 2014.
Existing features that do not depend on the software update later in the year:
- Anchor lock with 5 foot creep feature - the anchor lock on the motor guide is controled by 2 integrated Point 1 type GPS Antenna's. That allows more data available for averaging to greatly reduce the GPS Error, and how tight the Trolling motor holds an anchor lock position. Those that have worked with it are loudly proclaiming it is a very tight hold on a position.
- 5 foot creep on anchor position - by pushing a button, anchor position moves 5 foot, left, right, forward, or back. If you want to move 10 feet, push the button twice.
Route Playback - you can record a route (trolling pass), and play it back. Up to 8 routes can be stored, up to 4 miles long each.
Smooth!! Emphasis on you do not own a trolling motor now that is this smooth and vibration free. Extensive effort put into eliminating vibration through precision, bracket development, and everything else to improve the fishing expreience.
Also reported by those that helped develop - do not expect automatic corrections to be so severe they can cause you to loose balance. Smooth power, and by tightening down the variability with the dual Point 1 type gps antenna, it is following the correct line all the time.
Cruise control - set your speed, example 1.1 mph on the trolling motor, and the trolling motor will adjust power levels to maintain that speed.
Foot control - there is both a lanyard fob, and wireless foot control that comes with the motor. I thing I paid more attention to the foot control since I'm currently a cable guy. spring loaded foot control that returns to the center position intuitively. Toe down, motor is turning, let up to center position, and motor quits turning, and maintains the motor position. Then heel down when you want to return to a straight forward heading, and return to center position when motor is pointed forward. Nice big toe tap buttons for anchor lock etc, can control well with foot. I never asked about wireless range effectiveness, or if it needs line of sight?
Locking mechanism - Motor locks first in the horizontal storage position, then locks again when shaft is slide to the "up" position. 2 separate locking mechanisms hold it in place, reducing the potential for unintended deployment.
Future - emphasis put on it will be a "software" update for late 2014 scheduled release to add features. One feature being developed was described, draw a route on your touch screen electronics, store that route, and have trolling motor follow it. They did NOT predict a contour line following software feature.
I'll admit, I picked up on the smoothness of the motor without being able to experience it in the water. If we had softwater now, I would have been more interested in the live auction when they sold the motor for our Youth fishing orgainization funding. The one on display sold at fund raising auction for $1000. IMO, a pretty good buy.
No information was shared as to what the expected MSRP is going to be.
So without fishing with the motor, that's as optimistic as it gets. I was impressed and expect to have one on my boat this year. Which is saying a lot for me as I'm a pretty loyal old school cable drive guy. My trolling motor has never broke, still isn't, and I'm headed to a Motorguide Xi5 god willing."
That Rhodan looks pretty sweet.
I am surprised that someone (manuf) hasn't used a 3 axis gyro compass type design. Gyro is not affected by magnetic variations.
They work good in airplanes, boats, rockets, and drones.
Don,while in anchor mold does the trolling motor continually run or does it shut off until the unit decides it needs to adjust its location.(this question is for both the min kota and the motor guide)
Neither my Terrova nor Xi5 ran continuously while in anchor(spot) lockQuote:
Originally Posted by kosmo
This is a bass pro add.(1 gps& 2 compasses)this is sounding better.....http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps051bc2gq.jpg
Don g, does the xi5 have to be fully retracted while not in use?I'm trying to figure out away to mount my onix transducer to one ? Also can you give and update of how your liking or not liking it?
I have left it down while using the outboard to idle to another spot. Doesn't bother it but I have not run over 5 mph while deployed.
Having a problem with interference using the built in transducer.
Love the Anchor Lock.
Don and i tried mine and it did not have interference using a lowrance 2d unit,but i don't use the transducer for i have a 798 up front so i made a flip up pole to put ducer on,now have made it to be able to tilt ducer like vic3 does and able to turn it anyway i choose
Thanks Don,but what I'm asking is ,does the lower unit of the trolling motor have to be pulled all the way back to the mount support while in the stow postion?
I want to get the one without the built in 2d transducer,but I need to figure out how to mount my onix transducer ,without pinching my cable?:dono:dono:scratchhead
How far away from the trolling motor,will the remote still operate the trolling motor?
Kos, is this what you are talking about?Quote:
Originally Posted by kosmo
Stowed
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Stowed but not all the way back. Don'r know if I would want to ride down the lake very fast
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Is there room enough for me to do the same that deil has done on his terrova?http://www.bbcboards.net/humminbird-...ova-112-a.html
Kos, only 1 3/4" when stowed.
Thanks..............thats not much to work with:dono
:donoDon can you give an update on your xi5?have you had a software update installed?:juggle
I do have the software update installed and my Xi5 is great on anchor lock. Gene has the same unit, ordered the same day. We are both having an issue that we are working on. Will know more the next time we are out.Quote:
Originally Posted by kosmo
Thanks don......how did you install the new update.what im asking is how would I install an update on the xi5 if I buy one?Quote:
Originally Posted by Don G
Wait a minute, they're is updates for this? Did not know this.
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Originally Posted by kosmo
MG Techs will send you a flash card to install the update through the Xi45 NMEA