DIY 12V 100A PWM Trolling Motor Remote Test

[@crude4u1948]

Most people I talk to say that I shouldn't use less the a #8 but prefer a #6 wire for my trolling motor. Not sure how far the battery will be but not more than 6 feet most likely and probably less the 3. I am using a 55 Ahr battery in a battery box which will also power a Fish finder and a few other minor accessories. What gauge wire would you suggest, as it looks like your are probably using #10 on yours.

[@Aksmaniyak]

I have only used 10G on several kayak builds and have never had a problem. In my opinion, the amp draw wire gauge charts add in a large factor of safety.

[@kpkkids]

What Amp. PWM do I need for a 55 lb. trolling motor? Thank you Joe B.

[@Aksmaniyak]

Hi Joe, at least a 60A continuous 100A surge.

[@NiteWolfeFishing]

Awesome, I need to know what wire you used to do the remote. I want to do this but mount the dial and switch into my pvc steering rod. It will be about a 6 foot run down the pipe and i plan to mount the dial and swithc into pvc fittings on the end of the pvc pipe. Also which pwm did you use.

[@Aksmaniyak]

Thanks again. I used a 22 gauge 8 conductor cable that I bought from Ebay. The remote cable length for this video was 4 feet.

[@NiteWolfeFishing]

@@Aksmaniyak thanks, Hoping i can do this for mine. The current thought is to use a pvc T with the speed dial in the straight part of the T and the switch in the upright part of the T and the other straight going into my existing steering rod. working out all the mounting stuff i am now of the mind set that i want to mount the pwm itself in my new ice chest/tackle crate/power box lol. The idea is to have a all in one box i can take in and out of my yak, But a quick connect from the steering rod to actual pwm would be great, Any recommendations for a quick connect for that 8 conductor wire?

[@Aksmaniyak]

I don't know of a quick connect for the 8 conductor. You could use a quick connect at the battery input and motor output wires at the box.

[@stevevantassell1855]

Sir, what box did you use for the PMW? I seen the one you posted for the wired remote. When building the box for the PMW,.did you install a fan or does it even get hot enough to need one? If you could post a video on how exactly you made this setup that would be awesome. Thank you for all the video and sharing your knowledge.

[@stevevantassell1855]

@@Aksmaniyak can you make a video on how exactly you make this wired remote or post a step by step blueprint of it with materials etc.? Thanks for everything

[@buns52557]

l like your Video? But is there anyway you can show use viewers how you wired 100amp PWM l purchase one , but there's know markings how to hook up power & motor l don't won't to burn it up. Thanks

[@Aksmaniyak]

There should be marking on the circuit board if you remove the case. I have made different versions of the box. This video shows the wiring. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g162pYmMitufgM0

[@DLR2234]

What box did you use for the remote

[@Aksmaniyak]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002BBQUA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@samsosaelee]

Can you post a link to this product?

[@Aksmaniyak]

Here it is. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0792Q995Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@bradleyrussell1973]

My pot switch is slow about coming on sometimes. At the first use of the day, it may take 3 or 4 seconds to come on. Is this a flaw? Or is it normal. The unit seems fine otherwise. 100A, 60A cont., 5000w, with a 60 amp breaker (which I had to replace already).

[@Aksmaniyak]

I have never experienced that issue. The pots have always been almost instantaneous. It sounds like there is a "soft start/brake" lag time.

[@igig2427]

DIY 12V 100A PWM Trolling Motor Remote Test ? Amazon. com - 60A. Test 100А or 60A?

[@Aksmaniyak]

It is 60A continuous and 100A peak.

[@igig2427]

@@Aksmaniyak I have a 62lbs motor and I don’t know if this controller with Amazon is suitable for me? At 5 speeds, the motor consumes 55Ah Thank you. so I asked you.

[@Aksmaniyak]

I have used the controller with a 55lb trolling motor. 5 speed motors draw more amps than the PWM. I think that PWM will work with your motor and it will draw less than the 55A.

[@igig2427]

@@Aksmaniyak Thanks you