Trolling Motor: Head Mounted Electronic Speed Control

[@kendrasmith6637]

Thanks Dan. Haven’t seen your KZbin’s in awhile. Good to see this. 😊

[@michaelshuman3319]

I contacted Newport inquiring about the voltage range for my 55# thrust x series motor . They could not answer that question . They sent a link for pdf manual which doesn't mention using lithium batteries . Thanks for you great videos .

[@CraftsmanontheLake]

Yes, I did too. Same response. Minn Kota has warnings about running for very long higher than 85% using lithium. Lithium tends to put out a very steady current at the higher voltages for a longer time. Wet cells will sort of shrink back a bit under load. Lithium doesn't. Brushless motors don't seem to have this issue though. I notice that in those motors (pretty pricy) there have an electronic speed mechanism much like I made, already built in. Thanks for the comment.

[@michaelshuman3319]

Thanks for these last 2 videos . I have a new Newport Vessels 55# and a Power Queen 12.8 V 100ah battery . I have been looking on the internet and recommendations are to only run the trolling motor at 85% to keep from burning it up . I will try that first . Thanks .

[@CraftsmanontheLake]

Best of luck. I was doing that also. I have some hot lithium batteries though. A bit higher current than some others I think. Live and learn.

[@Gokywildcats11]

Can you post a parts list

[@CraftsmanontheLake]

Good idea. I added it to the description under the video.

[@charlesknight3204]

Dan … Another excellent job and video!!! Can’t wait to see you on the water with a fish on the end of the line!!! Me and mine wish you and Joyce all God’s blessings!!! Until your next video and beyond, best wishes and be safe!!! Chuck Knight from Atascocita (Houston) Texas. ✝️🎣👨‍🌾🦌🙏