Throttle Lever Electronic Speed Controller for Trolling Motor
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- In this video, I illustrate the methods used to modify a gaming throttle lever controller for use with an Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) with a trolling motor. This method can be used for a ESC servo tester controlled trolling motor or a Haswing Protruar 1.0 trolling motor.
Correction:
The lever has 90 degrees of travel and is geared to use the full 280 degree range of the potentiometer.
Note:
This was not the intended use for the V3 Quadrant lever potentiometer. I have modified it for this project.
Special Thanks To:
Tony Caduto - Bass Man Strikes Kayak Fishing YT Channel.
Tom Baltz - Tiny Boat Kayak Nation FB Group.
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* Haswing Protruar Brushless Trolling Motor Remote Modification.
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Parts:
* Gear-Falcon V3 Quadrant Lever Potentiometer w/ Bezel.
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* Watertight Junction Box.
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* 10K Potentiometer.
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* BTF 18 AWG Cable Wiring.
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* PG9 Waterproof Gland Nut.
* 5"x3" Rectangular Light Switch Cover.
Interesting components - I might just print such a throttle for myself to fit on a pot - it's weird that I never thought of it before?
Do you have a video showing the connections in the motor head. I have a Newport Vessels 46lb thrust motor and I’m hoping to do the same type of configuration.
This won't work with a standard trolling motor. It only works with a brushless motor.
Which one of the two pots units would i need to convert from a minn kota turbo 65, 5 speed, tiller controlled speed switch to this lever set up your showing. My speed switch has physical damage beyond repairing - why im looking at a diy switch solution. Any advice helpful. Your videos are informative.
Thanks! This controller is designed for use with brushless trolling motors or ESCs. A 3 pin pot will not work on a standard trolling motor like yours.
Thanks for the quick informative reply! Thought I'd ask that question-because on Amazon reviews, people are complaining that the "controller" they brought, for their Minn Kota is burning up, or exploding - they should of watched your video here! Saved, Liked, and have subscribed to your channel.@@Aksmaniyak
Thanks DP!
Hi this is my first shot at putting a motor on my kayak. sooo many questions. do you have a post explaining the deafferents between an pwm and an enc
I don't have a post but you can find tons of in depth info on google. getting a basic understanding will help.
0:26 - the lever does NOT have a 280° angle of movement - movement was less than 90°? (the gear on the pot may rotate more)
Yes, you are correct. I should have been more specific. I will update the narrative, thanks.
Nice
Thanks.
I’ve tried a couple different setups and currently I’ve had this one on a couple months and man is this thing cheap and flimsy. The handle cracked about the second trip out and super glue has held it together. Besides buying a Newport throttle is there an option with the slide throttle that is durable (I’m talking just standard usage, no abuse)? It would be nice if someone would come up with a trolling motor pedal style foot controller for a yaks as my many military injuries have caught up with me. Thanks.
Bassman Strikes on YT has a side handle design that might work for you.
Great info sir! I recently got the same one but wanted to know if you knew a way so that neutral detent can be all the way back as full stop as I have a reverse switch on my control box? I just want it be like a normal throttle with the 180 degrees of travel starting at zero, middle 50% and full is WOT. Any help is greatly appreciated. I'm not a technical wizard but was an electrician for 20+ years so I get the jist. Thanks!
You would have to adjust the handle the same way I did to find the center. Find the "0" point of the pot, remove it, and pull the handle all the way back, put the pot back in. I think that will work.
@@Aksmaniyak Roger that. Thanks
Ia there any way to add a throttle like this to the endura max that has a built in PWM? maybe extend some wires to mount one next to a kayak seat?
The Endura Max PWM is epoxied into the base of the head casing. You would need to extend the wires and relocate the head or build a new box.
Hi when you wire the 10k pot does the center lead of the pot go to the signal lead of the servo wire coming from the esc? Thx
Yes, the center lead of the pot is the signal.
This controller wouldn’t be voltage specific would it? As in the same one could be used for 12, 24, or 36 volts?
They would work for each voltage. The V supplied to the pot is determined by the motor input V.
@@Aksmaniyak thanks for the quick reply. I’m planning on building two - one for my friend’s 12v 65# and later I hope to get a 24v 110# for myself. I’m already running a 24v xi3.
The hold up has been trying to decide between their two models (with & without gear box). I have tried repeatedly to get more information from Haswing with zero success.
Thanks. Haswing usually doesn't help much.
@@Aksmaniyak I had great customer support with a Haswing bow mount when a control board went out (after years of service). Very helpful people on that end. It’s with product information and sales where I have hit a wall. Opposite of the usual with companies.
Good to know.
Video starts: Ok cool, but how would I attach that to my pwm?
Sees gear system: OOOOOOOOOOHH!
This won't work with a standard brushed TM with or without a PWM.
has anyone fig out a way to have a wireless potentiometer? would be huge to be able to control the throttle wireless, then one could use a big servo to control the steering
I haven't seen one.
I would like to build a concept in which the controller consists of a kill, fwd/rev sw and pot for motor speed. How do I communicate with the (brushless) ESC for the function of an added fwd/rev? I need the switch function for direction of travel so I can interrupt the rev mode long enough to active an actuator for my motor position lock. I fish rivers so I need my position lock to default as free travel in FWD. but need to lock motor travel for REV. (obviously) without the silly cords to do so!
You can use a wireless joystick ESC controller.
@@Aksmaniyak are there any hardwire solutions?
@@fishntools If you have a wired controller, you could trigger the kill switch or just add an on/off switch.
Id love to have this, instead of the nob, on a PWM, having a throttle leaver, on my yak, would look, and be, so cool.
It would depend on the PWM and potentiometer.
Where can I buy this from please? I really need one 😢
The link is in the narrative section.
@@Aksmaniyak I live in England ,do you think I can order one and will it come to me ?
I don't know. You could try to contact the company first or order it and see if they will ship to you.
So why the 1k resistor?
That is due to the Haswing electronics. I don't fully understand it but the 2 guys I mentioned in the narrative have an understanding of it.
@@Aksmaniyak You want to limit the current flowing through the pot else it will damage the pot & cct.
Why bother with a wire gland? That enclosure is going to become a bathtub.
I suppose if you drop it in the water. The gland nut also holds the wires in place.
@@Aksmaniyak Will rain water too not accumulate in the bottom? I'm looking at it from a kayak application point of view.
@@fishntools It depends how you mount it. You can mount it at an angle and add a drain hole. You can add a rubber sheath under the bezel with a slit to help waterproof it like in vehicles. You can remove it after use and turn it upside down and drain any water. It is only a pot and wires inside which sit above the bottom of the box. Could it fail? Sure, just like any electronics.
WELL ALL THAT AND HE DOESNT SHOW HOW TO HOOK IT ALL UP.......
You need to read the narrative.
So why are you changing out the pod ?
The pod doesn't have a center detent outside of the head unit.