MotorGuide Wireless Foot Pedal - Connection Issue and Testing

I purchased a MotorGuide Wireless Foot Pedal for my Xi3 Motor. In my first season with the Xi3 I used the hand remote to control the motor and just disliked using it because I had a cable steer motor in the past which I liked using and prefer to have my hands free. In this video I unbox, connect and test the foot pedal. What are my thoughts?

[@davidwilliams1805]

Great video and great job! Thanks for sharing some really good information on it. Enjoyed watching and looking forward to more! Keep up the good work my friend! As always, #X2OAnglingOutdoors rocks!!!

[@X2OAnglingOutdoors]

Thanks buddy! People like information like this so I'm always happy to share my experiences with the stuff I use or install. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@kenvandewal5726]

Another great Video by X20 , that Ken guy must be a genius LOL

[@X2OAnglingOutdoors]

LOL that Ken guy is a genius 😜 thanks very much buddy! You're awesome!

[@bryanodonoghue4975]

I have the same unit and foot pedal. My foot pedal is not sensitive at all. When I try to make micro adjustments, the motor will make full swings to the left or right. I absolutely hate this foot pedal. Don't know if you have this issue or if I have a faulty pedal. Great video. Keep up the good work

[@X2OAnglingOutdoors]

Hey Bryan! Thanks for your comments. I honestly haven't had the foot pedal long enough to make a true assessment on it. Out of the gate it seems pretty good. Honestly I'm not a fan of the wireless tech with this stuff. I inherited the motor with the boat. I prefer cable steer motors. Wanted my hands free so it seems this was a good option. My concern also was with battery life and at what point does it start to affect response times (like what's going on with you) and if it killed batteries quickly. Was your pedal acting like that right from the start?

[@abnergarcia6252]

How is it working so far after 7 months? I actually bought and XI5 that came with one and had never used it. I’ve been thinking about starting to use it now.

[@X2OAnglingOutdoors]

Hey Abner! I don't have the boat anymore but I can tell you that it was the best purchase I made for the motor. I disliked the wireless remote because I seemed to always have it in my hands. The foot pedal is a must if you prefer a hands free approach. Worked well for me. My only suggestion is to keep extra batteries on board for the pedal just in case. Never know when they might die. Thanks for watching!

[@TacoOperator]

i have that foot pedal sitting on my amazon list. last tournament i was in, i missed setting the hook because i was messing with the remote

[@X2OAnglingOutdoors]

Someone who can relate! I feel for ya man. Nothing more annoying than missing fish because you're messin with the remote. Especially in a tournament! That hand remote pissed me off so much I was ready to throw it in the water lol. The pedal has its pros and cons. The pros definitely come out on top. If you buy it make sure to carry extra batteries with you just in case. Thanks for watching and Tight lines!

[@TacoOperator]

@@X2OAnglingOutdoors tight lines!

[@danhufferdoutdoors]

I've had one for 7 or 8 years, I hate the foot pedal !

[@TacoOperator]

@@danhufferdoutdoors really? Why is that?

[@danhufferdoutdoors]

@@TacoOperator Look up Motor guide reviews, it's a common complaint, everything else is great. If you think it's going to move like the old cable type you will be disappointed.

[@tonysilvers8768]

Did you have to put a wire to your GPS or is it Bluetooth?

[@X2OAnglingOutdoors]

Hey Tony. The foot pedal runs on wireless signal (bluetooth) so when you spot lock it works pretty good. On a side note I have the motor itself connected direct to my Humminbird Helix 7 which has GPS. I use the transducer that's built into the motor which I had to buy a special cord for. The cord that's on it is only compatible with Lowrance.

[@tonysilvers8768]

Thanks that helped a lot

[@X2OAnglingOutdoors]

@@tonysilvers8768 my pleasure. Anytime.

[@danhufferdoutdoors]

It's been 10 months now how do you like the foot pedal? I don't care for mine.

[@X2OAnglingOutdoors]

Hey Dan! Sold the boat so I have no long term review on it. For the time I had it I liked it because my hands were free. In my honest opinion...I was never a fan of the wireless technology with it and could see that being an issue. I'm back to a cable steer with the new boat I have. Sorry to hear you're not a fan of it. What's the issue with it?

[@danhufferdoutdoors]

@@X2OAnglingOutdoors The springs in the pedal are too stiff, and it's not a natural feel at all. Someone said it's better to think of it as a foot operated remote

[@X2OAnglingOutdoors]

@@danhufferdoutdoors I agree with you on the stiffness part. I found it that way as well. Sometimes even a small lag in the motor engaging (a delay). Worked well enough to keep me happy. How did you find the battery life?

[@danhufferdoutdoors]

Battery life is good, best with matched batteries

[@X2OAnglingOutdoors]

@@danhufferdoutdoors well that's one positive lol.