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What in the world is Humminbird thinking with the mickey mouse PC connection cable? 2 9v batteries to run the unit off of? To be so technology driven this sure is a knuckle head move. I know they are probably going to say it was an attempt to keep the unit safe from power surges or something but why not add an in line fuse? Not a very good selling point.
Joby...can you answer this one.
The Hound
I got a Power cable, the smallest 12vt battery I could buy, put a fuse link in it & wala! Works great & I can stay on it for hours! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by CrappieHound
Sounds like a good fix but we shouldn't even be having to jerry rig our expensive HB units so that we can use them in the house.
The Hound
How do you charge the battery? Or did u get one of those 12v Power Wheel battery and charger at Wal Mart? It will work.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiskers
get a +12v switch mode 3-4 amp power supply from Power Stream. Fuse it with 3a in line fuse @ +12v output.. Match polarity of wires from power supply and 787 power cable. Solder and insulate (heat shrink) all wiring connections.Quote:
Originally Posted by CrappieHound
I plugged mine into the ac output of my UPS (in case of power failure).
Costs about 25 bucks for the switchers. No battery to fool with.
Let me know if you need help.
Tom
Is there anywhere you can buy the cable other than direct from HB?
The Hound
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Originally Posted by Cane Pole
12 volt power wheels battery at Wal-Mart $48.96 charger about $25.00. Would it be worth it??:eek:
Also John, if you got an old AT or ATX computer power supply (300w or greater), you can use it. Tie into the yellow wire for +12v and tie into the black for ground. Be sure to fuse at 3a.
These are well regulated supplies.
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Originally Posted by wannabe fisherman
My sentiments exactly. I griped this before.:mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by CrappieHound
ebay, but I don't trust them folks too much.Quote:
Originally Posted by CrappieHound
I was off yesturday day, but I felt my ears a burning. I would finding a power supply 120 volt and 2 to 5 amp wall adapter. Buy a power cable and splice it together. All I know about the this is something to do with the FCC. I do understand your point.
I get to play the rest of the week. I will be at the Bass Master Classic in Greenville SC.
Joby, thanks for answering. I would like to know how Garmin and other product manufactures seem to be able to have thier power supplies hooked to the wall but HB can't?
I'm not sure that I understand this situation.
The Hound
Well, to start with these weren't meant for these new rigs, you can do every thing with them via the SD card. They were made way back for way older models, pre side scan. I just did the 7.5 battery thing cause I wanted the PC cord to wire my Humminbird to the laptop out in the boat.
WarrenMN
Warren, gotcha. The point is they are selling $1,000.00-$3,000.00 units now. They CAN make a chord that works...trust me. Seems like they are just trying to sell off the old inventory before they come out with the new "improved" chord that will work. Watch, I bet they will come out with one in the near future.
When big business comes out with something the public wants, they find a way to make some extra cash off the deal. The money for the unit isn't enough. I think Tom has beat it to death but it still needs to be said...they ain't working for us. The main goal is to make as much money as possible and if we buy it, which I have, they will contiinue to put the screws to us.
So it's utimately up to us. Do we buy the lastest technology and thus take a ripp'n? I just bought a HB 787c so I guess the answer is yes as much as I hate to admit it. These kinds of issues have to be attacked where it hurts them the most and that is in the wallet. Don't buy and they have to make a change.
That's one of the great things that we haven't lost here in America. We have a choice!
The Hound
Crappie hound
Why is the cord/cable even necessary? You can update with a sd card faster and safer.I'm betting there wont be a new cable! The present cable was for units that you could not update with an sd card!
Explain the SD card deal. I WOULD LIKE TO USE MY UNIT IN THE HOUSE W/O FREEZING MY BEHIND OFF PLAYING WITH IT IN THE BOAT. Sure I can get a card and put it in the computer and download waypoints but that's not what I'm refering to. If you invest $2,000 in a HB 997, you want to be able to use it in the house to become familar with the technology...don't you? A $2,000.00 unit with a jerry rigged chord, come on.
Like I said before...a chord isn't too much to ask. If you know another way then tell all but Tom hasn't mentioned the card being the savior to all my problems.
Crappiehound
I guess the key is which cable you are talking about. To use in the house you will the power cable and a small 12 volt battery OR even better an ac converter that puts out 1 amps at 12 volts. you can buy the converter at radio shack or on the net!
I purchased this on ebay It has the proper plug end already on the converter so you do not even need the power cable.
Here it is. I have one ,works great! Priced right! Best thing since sliced bread!:D
http://cgi.ebay.com/AC-power-supply-...742.m153.l1262
To update any 900 series or transfer waypoints all you need is a sd card.
Now we are getting somewhere.
Thanks TTF,
The Hound
I had some old HP fish finders. I took the power cable, (exact same one) and took an inline fuse, twisted the wires up and hooked it to my battery pack (the kind you jump start a car with) and used the clamps to hold the wires. Worked like a charm. Figured it was just like what was in my boat.
Thanks Cracker. I think this link to the AC converter is going to be what I need. I believe I can do everything else through the card unless I have missed something along the way.
The Hound
I gave you guys a engineering recommendation. If you believe an ebay seller over me, then have at it. I saw no current specs on this unit. I doubt if it is fused and I know it is not current limited. From the looks of it, I doubt if it can handle much over a half amp continuous.
Joby from Huminbird recommended 2-3 amp supply. So do I (as I previously suggested). I doubt if that unit can handle the inrush current, but it is apparent no one here knows what I am referring to when I speak of this term. Ebay sure doesn't. These units aren't fused at 3 amps for luck.
Your equipment. Have at it.
there are several people on the sideimage group using it. I have not seen a single complaint posted. I have used mine for an hour plus at a time. No problems. this is From a person at humminbird, the 997 wont draw 1 amp even with a transducer connected.
But its up to the person who owns the equipment! There are risks in every thing you do when working with electronics!
I dont make it and I dont sellem. But I do use it!
Tom If I get my parts together that chord wil work when I buy my 997 too, correct. I think I'm going to stay on the safe side and go with Tom' way. No disrespect to anyone else and I appreciate all the ideas. With all Tom's experience, I'd be a fool not to listen plus my pocket book and boat would be sad if something happened to my unit.
I HATE BEING IGNORANT ABOUT SOMETHING!
Thanks guys,
The Hound
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Originally Posted by TryTooFish
There is a difference between working and working properly.
Inrush current has nothing to do with steady state current.
I don't care what other people do with their stuff.
The only risks in electronics is lack of knowledge.
Do i need a Matrix PC Connection Kit to do my updates.
This is what i did too, it's works great.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cracker68