I literally told my told my fishing partner this week that i thought i could make one out of a minn kota style turning motor. This is almost exactly what i had planned. Thanks for sharing.
Man I sure wish that was the case! The connector on the xducer cable is a bit larger than the inside diameter of the pole. Thanks for watching and commenting!
You may know this by now, I see this is from 7 months ago. The material that you are talking about the mount being made of is called Starboard. At least that is what it looks like to me, we use it a lot with kayak mounting stuff. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for sharing this great idea. I think im going to be doing the same for my kayak, now where did you get the 3d printed box for the board? I do have a 3d printer so if you can share the files that will be great.
@@FrandySanchez05 hey thanks for watching! I no longer have the files as I ended up buying some pedals and put the board under the front deck. It just gets too hot up there in the summertime and pla just won't hold up to it.
If you've ever seen the locking buttons on telescoping poles I used the spring from it and machined a wedge shape to use on it instead of the locking button. Kind of hard to explain. Lol. Thanks for watching!!
What size Fishing Specialist mount did you get? I got a 10 I believe. Reason I ask is since you did such a great job inspiring me to build this, I built a 3D bracket that fits over the whole mount. It allows you to lock it in place in the up position and the down position with a pin. All pretty heavy duty. Currently I have an arrow on top of pull al well, that also is a handle, slip right over 1.125 pole. I am not completely done with my build, I do not want to give you the STL files just yet. Last prototype was awesome, just about finished. If you like that system you made, I will give you this bracket STL however I can. I was just back looking at your file as I was putting everything together. Crazy how cool and cheap you can make these, especially if you have a 3D printer. I have mine going on a toggle switch on the dash, not foot pedal. Let me know if you are interested.
P.S. My mount would work as is on the medium mount and long mount. If you have the short one, it probably will not work, but could be inspiration for you. One of the best build I have found. Thank You!
Yeah man it's a simple build and works great. I finally found a nice set of dual pedals that came from a hot cold water fountain. I'm using it in all my latest fishing videos. It's low profile and heavy duty. Just what I was looking for. If I think about it I'll go measure the board in the morning. I can't remember off the top of my head. I'm underway on my next project now. To have an arduino and compass/gyro module keep that transducer pointed at what I point it at. Send me what you got when you are ready. I'd be interested in looking at it. Thanks for the feedback and good luck with your build. I sure have enjoyed mine!
It's just two plates one screwed in to each side of a fishing specialties mag mount. A hole is drilled into each plate for the hinge pin to go that connects the steering motor. Thanks for watching!
This looks great and for a fraction of the price. I wonder how you could make this hand controlled with a remote. I’m guessing you 3D printed the box as well?
@@tinkanator2000 I machined the tapered part out of a block of aluminum. Ground off the button and fastened it to the spring. Cut a slot in the pole to fit where you want it to be. I think I robbed the spring out of an old landing net. You can buy them online though.
Nothing happens. The circuit board with the relays have that logic built in. There is no short circuit. I push both buttons all the time. Thanks for watching.
@@mikegalate5182 I'm pretty sure they are the same but mine is from the v2. I didn't have to drill any holes in the housing. Only mods I had to do to it was grind some webbing so it would hang vertical. If not it would contact the mount board. You may not need to but I did. Thanks for watching!
The steel plate is screwed into the deck. The base with the mag switches go on it. Other than that the video is pretty self explanatory. Maybe I just don't know exactly what you're asking?
The piece that goes on just before the handle is the steering collar. It's the same collar that came off the original trolling motor shaft and functions the exact same way. I don't have the free time to make any but I'm flattered that you'd ask! Thanks for watching!!
@@thomassullens2790 the foot switch i had in the video were just simple momentary switches from Amazon (link in description) installed in a 3d printed box. The pedals i use in my more recent videos came from a water cooler that used them to choose hot or cold water. I love em. Don't have a link for them but I found them on ebay.
I literally told my told my fishing partner this week that i thought i could make one out of a minn kota style turning motor. This is almost exactly what i had planned. Thanks for sharing.
It works really well for me. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Beautifully done sir i love it!! Thanks for sharing
Thank you sir for watching!
Genius! Love what you invented. Thanks for the great ideas.
Thank you sir! And thanks for watching!
Nice job. It looks like you could easily run the Livescope cable through the pole.
Man I sure wish that was the case! The connector on the xducer cable is a bit larger than the inside diameter of the pole. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Nice video. Your voice and accent remind me of the now deceased singer-songwriter, John Prine.
Thanks for watching! That accent is brought to you courtesy of the South Carolina Lowcountry!
Thank you for the information
@@thomassullens2790 thank you for watching!
Great video, thanks‼️
@@Pierceb2 thanks for watching!
You may know this by now, I see this is from 7 months ago. The material that you are talking about the mount being made of is called Starboard. At least that is what it looks like to me, we use it a lot with kayak mounting stuff. Thanks for the video.
@@SammysBaits thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing this great idea. I think im going to be doing the same for my kayak, now where did you get the 3d printed box for the board? I do have a 3d printer so if you can share the files that will be great.
@@FrandySanchez05 hey thanks for watching! I no longer have the files as I ended up buying some pedals and put the board under the front deck. It just gets too hot up there in the summertime and pla just won't hold up to it.
@ gotcha I think I am going to design my own mount for my kayak and print it in PETG.
What kind of button is on your pole. It's brilliant for storage.
If you've ever seen the locking buttons on telescoping poles I used the spring from it and machined a wedge shape to use on it instead of the locking button. Kind of hard to explain. Lol. Thanks for watching!!
What size Fishing Specialist mount did you get? I got a 10 I believe. Reason I ask is since you did such a great job inspiring me to build this, I built a 3D bracket that fits over the whole mount. It allows you to lock it in place in the up position and the down position with a pin. All pretty heavy duty. Currently I have an arrow on top of pull al well, that also is a handle, slip right over 1.125 pole. I am not completely done with my build, I do not want to give you the STL files just yet. Last prototype was awesome, just about finished. If you like that system you made, I will give you this bracket STL however I can. I was just back looking at your file as I was putting everything together. Crazy how cool and cheap you can make these, especially if you have a 3D printer. I have mine going on a toggle switch on the dash, not foot pedal. Let me know if you are interested.
P.S. My mount would work as is on the medium mount and long mount. If you have the short one, it probably will not work, but could be inspiration for you.
One of the best build I have found. Thank You!
Yeah man it's a simple build and works great. I finally found a nice set of dual pedals that came from a hot cold water fountain. I'm using it in all my latest fishing videos. It's low profile and heavy duty. Just what I was looking for. If I think about it I'll go measure the board in the morning. I can't remember off the top of my head. I'm underway on my next project now. To have an arduino and compass/gyro module keep that transducer pointed at what I point it at. Send me what you got when you are ready. I'd be interested in looking at it. Thanks for the feedback and good luck with your build. I sure have enjoyed mine!
Hey brother very nicely done. Did you make the bracket the power drive sits in or is that something you bought?
It's just two plates one screwed in to each side of a fishing specialties mag mount. A hole is drilled into each plate for the hinge pin to go that connects the steering motor. Thanks for watching!
Great idea!! Are the 3d print files available?
I'd have to look. I have thousands of files. Since it's not final I'll probably design something new. Thanks for watching!
This looks great and for a fraction of the price. I wonder how you could make this hand controlled with a remote. I’m guessing you 3D printed the box as well?
@@anthonytarver8842 This looks like it should do the trick although I haven't tried it.
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Yes box was 3d printed. Thanks for watching!
Where were you able to get the spring loaded button for the pole? I'm having trouble finding the tapered kind that you have in your build.
@@tinkanator2000 I machined the tapered part out of a block of aluminum. Ground off the button and fastened it to the spring. Cut a slot in the pole to fit where you want it to be. I think I robbed the spring out of an old landing net. You can buy them online though.
@@Rednecks_Lair That makes sense, thank you for the reply.
@@tinkanator2000 thanks for watching!!
Can you add the link for the parts you used? I couldn’t find it. Thank you
I just checked the links in the description and they all work. Thanks for watching.
hello, please tell us what happens if you press the 2 buttons, but the leg that happens with the electronic assembly is short-circuited
Nothing happens. The circuit board with the relays have that logic built in. There is no short circuit. I push both buttons all the time. Thanks for watching.
@@Rednecks_Lair ok tanks !!!!!!
Where did you find that aluminum pole, looks kinda like a deck umbrella pole.
It's from a long handled landing net from a yard sale! Thanks for watching!!
How did you do the base plate
Great video! Are you using the v1 steering motor? If so, are there holes for both pins or does the 2nd need to be drilled?
@@mikegalate5182 I'm pretty sure they are the same but mine is from the v2. I didn't have to drill any holes in the housing. Only mods I had to do to it was grind some webbing so it would hang vertical. If not it would contact the mount board. You may not need to but I did. Thanks for watching!
@Rednecks_Lair thanks, the one I'm looking at is from a minnkota Terrova. It has the 2 pins.
I found a terrova steering motor with both front and back pins. I'm having trouble finding the steering collar. Any advice?
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Would it be possible to get the file to have the control box printed? It would be a huge help in completing your build. I'd really appreciate it.
How you do the base plate
The steel plate is screwed into the deck. The base with the mag switches go on it. Other than that the video is pretty self explanatory. Maybe I just don't know exactly what you're asking?
I like DIY projects, I was just curious to what makes that steering motor turn the pole? and would you make a pole like that for me on my dime? Thanks
The piece that goes on just before the handle is the steering collar. It's the same collar that came off the original trolling motor shaft and functions the exact same way. I don't have the free time to make any but I'm flattered that you'd ask! Thanks for watching!!
Just wondering if that collar is purchased separately or supplied when purchasing the steering motor
Where do you get the foot switch? I like your design better than any I've seen.
@@thomassullens2790 the foot switch i had in the video were just simple momentary switches from Amazon (link in description) installed in a 3d printed box. The pedals i use in my more recent videos came from a water cooler that used them to choose hot or cold water. I love em. Don't have a link for them but I found them on ebay.
What would you charge to build one for me?
Not interested and don't have the time. Thanks for asking though. I feel honored 😆.