Trolling motor PWM - part 2

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Here I show you the PWM in action. This controller works quite well at slowing the speed of a fixed speed trolling motor to something manageable for fishing. It took very little effort and just a few bucks and I have all the options of a much more expensive trolling with a digital maximizer. I spent a total of 6hrs out on the water with the trolling motor running all the time at one speed or another. I measured the battery when I got home and it was still at 12.4 volts. Not only is it cheap, it also saves the battery!!

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@SaskFisher 3 года назад

Looks like a good one. I haven't used a trolling motor in awhile. Great to have for sure! Greetings from Canada!

@fredchainring6728 10 месяцев назад

Now that you've had the PWM controller up and running for a few years, is it still performing OK? I read many complaints about these controllers, specifically from China, not lasting very long. No doubt many factors can affect the longevity, such as wire gauge, etc.. Curious how yours is holding up. Nice build, btw.

@Intimidator82 10 месяцев назад

Yeah, so far so good. I didn't get out with it a whole lot this year, but everything is still working good. I think the biggest enemy of these would be water. Thanks for watching and commenting

@johnnigro5791 Год назад

Love how you set this up. I like how you did not have to remove the control head of the motor. What setting do you keep it on with the manual handle. Does it go in reverse even though the handle is in a forward position? thanks

@Intimidator82 Год назад

The handle on mine has 1-5 forwards and 1-3 reverse. The handle stays in forward 5. The reverse works by switching the switch on the PWM box. There is no need to touch the speed control on the motor to switch directions. The handle is essentially only used for steering in my application. Thanks for the question, hope this helps.

@juliansolomon855 Год назад

Nice set up. Wondering if you have your fish finder connected to the same battery and if so how are you avoiding interference

@Intimidator82 Год назад

Thanks for the question. Yes, I do have it connected to the same battery. I have not seen any interference at any speed. My fish finder is a Garmin Striker 4, just a cheapy but it works well in the canoe. My battery is usually 4 or 5 feet away from the transducer, but the PWM is almost beside the transducer on the canoe.

@travist7845 3 года назад

Love the pwm set up! Where did you get that little fan? A lot of guys have their cheap pwms. Burn up on them, I want to go that route but not burn mine up 👍

@Intimidator82 3 года назад

I got the fan at a surplus store. I think you could find them at a radio Shack, the source, Amazon and eBay. Here is a link to a fan I found on Amazon. This is the size I have. www.amazon.com/dp/B07V2BHFGK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_Qjk1FbERJ8RSS

@PainterD54 Год назад

I found I could not run my trolling motor wide open without the PWM stating to smell like burnt plastic. Now it quit working with the variable speed switch. I guess if you run less than 75% you will be alright, but faster than that and you will probably burn out the PWM.

@Intimidator82 Год назад

I've run mine wide open for about 45 minutes at 100%, it pushes the canoe along about 4mph+. I was running the fan that I have mounted and all seems ok for now.

@allanhalls6335 3 года назад

Any issues sterring and controlling the speed separately? I have aTM on the side of my kayak and thought it might be difficult managing the steering and speed control in 2 spots. Thanks!

@Intimidator82 3 года назад

It's not too bad once you are on to it. I'm not travelling at break neck speeds either. Lol it tops out at 8 kmh or 5 mph. It definitely steers better when the trolling motor is directly out the back as apposed to out the side on a rigger setup. It's usually set the speed and go, whether trolling or driving spot to spot. Some guys in kayaks have rudder controls and leave the motor straight and just use their feet to rudder the turn instead. Either way, it sure beats paddling a 350lb loaded canoe

@allanhalls6335 3 года назад

Thanks for that!

@tavomotors9814 2 года назад

hello good morning friend the more voltaje that is supplied to thet motor the more speed and in that voltage that is driving it what máximum speed can it go

@phxbrandaz 3 года назад

If you hit the reverse portion on the pwm switch do you also have to turn the handle on the trolling motor to reverse position? Thanks

@Intimidator82 3 года назад

Nope. That's the beauty of this whole setup. The trolling motor handle will stay at max speed in forwards. All of your speed and direction control is done on the box.

@phxbrandaz 3 года назад

Freaking awesome thank you I’m going with this route thanks for the video idea

@jbehzad 3 года назад

May I ask how many amps/h is your battery capacity ? Also what kind of battery is that ? ( Lithium /AGM /Deep cycle ...) . Many thanks

@Intimidator82 3 года назад

It's a motomaster nautilus 935 amp marine cranking deep cycle. 100 minute reserve capacity and a 50 amp hour rating. It's a non-spillable model. I'm not sure if it's a gel battery, it doesn't say anywhere. Anyways, its the cheaper knock off of an optima blue top battery

@jbehzad 3 года назад

@@Intimidator82 Thank you Josh for fast turn around with a great answer .

@jbehzad 3 года назад

@@Intimidator82 By any chance do you know what size battery is that ? 24 ,27 ....Thanks

@Rudy198_75 3 года назад

Does the PWM get hot? How often would you have to use the fan?

@Intimidator82 3 года назад

I haven't really tested it to see if it gets 'hot', but it certainly gets warm to the touch. For as little as the fan draws I leave it on all the time when the motor is running. When I shut the trolling motor off then I shut the fan off too. Maybe this year when, or if I get out I will take some temp readings just to see what kind of numbers we're looking at operating wise.

@Rudy198_75 3 года назад

@@Intimidator82 can show a diagram of exactly how you wired the fan?

@markweatherall7437 3 года назад

Hey great video, can the controller steer the boat left & right?

@Intimidator82 3 года назад

The unit I have will not. To steer the unit I think you would want unmodulated power anyway. There could be a unit that has that capability, but I am unaware

@markweatherall7437 3 года назад

@@Intimidator82 Ok thanks for quick reply. How is the boat steered when using the unit?

@Intimidator82 3 года назад

@@markweatherall7437 I know guys with kayaks Mount the motor straight then just use the rudder to turn but for me on my canoe I just reach back and turn the motor itself. I have made a wooden Dowling extension handle for when the motor is mounted on the rear just so I can reach it

@tavomotors9814 2 года назад

Hello, good morning, greetings from Colombia, a friend question, give me the characteristics of the pwm and the page where I buy it, thanks

@Intimidator82 2 года назад

This is from amazon.com, they are available many other places if they won't ship to your country. www.amazon.com/Controller-DC10-55V-Forward-Brake-Reverse-Adjustable-Potentiometer/dp/B087QDRWBP/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3W29X3WEPQ3HO&keywords=55+amp+pwm&qid=1644193239&sprefix=55amp+pwm%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1

@elwoodanderson4149 3 года назад

Where did you get controller from

@Intimidator82 3 года назад

I got it off of eBay. There are several models available. I wanted a digital display and a 50amp unit for my setup. Pretty sure you can get them on Amazon too