trolling motor speed control tips

[@jensodotnet]

One small detail that is not correct tho, I've seen others also clame this in similar videos: "The motor uses the same ammount of power, no mather the speed setting(1-5)". This is simply not how resistors work, they do use some power(very true) that is transfered into heat while they resist the current and voltage to pass, so that the 800w motor(speed 5) does not use 800w on speed 1 too, easy to confirm with an ampere meter between the motor and battery(i have it installed to see motor usage vs solar charging). But it might use 120w instead of 100w with pwm compared to that standard "controller" and i love the idea! 🙌 I guess in my case, the easiest way would be to simply leave the motor in speed 5 and use the pwm between the battery and motor(i want to keep the warranty). Thanks for the tip! 😎👍

[@americanboathead5390]

Oh that makes sense! Do you have any insight as to whether or not the pwm uses less due to the off section of the wave or pulse... I hope this question doesn't induce too much cringe as I have very basic knowledge of this stuff! Hahaha

[@jensodotnet]

@@americanboathead5390 i'm a noob too 😅 but i believe it's mostly because you replace the loss in the resistor. I think also the motor would be stronger(higher torque) on low rpm using pwm too(might not be true without an rpm sensor connected to the pwm), compared to a resistor, but i'm not 100% sure on that one. PWM is often 96-99% effective, compared to resistor that might be only 80% that translate to ~20% longer runtime for the same watt usage

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

This was funny and better than half the TED talk videos I have seen on YT. I also liked the camera angle looking down from above like in a david lynch movie. Thumbs up Mr BoatHead.

[@americanboathead5390]

Hahaha thanks! Ted= technology entertainment design. Im not good at technology or design so i hope to be at least entertaining! Lol.

[@sufferedenuf]

Excellent way to simplify! My motor has two wires going to the control so I mounted the control at the dash as you said. So simple. Quick tip: drill a hole in the vertical tube coming up from the motor. Run the wires thru that hole. Now you have a tube sticking up to mount the rear light pole into.

[@americanboathead5390]

Thats a great tip! Hey then I can pop an American flag in there too!! I will try this thanks!

[@SongFong]

I love your simplicity of explain things lol great video. Thanks. I'll figure out 😄

[@americanboathead5390]

Wow thank you!

[@joesousa9938]

great voice.scary eye. you are now my most favrite youtube guy..i drink wiskey

[@warrenharms6901]

As I build my 7 foot in my mind I have had this problem of how to throttle the motor. Thanks for this great video for us that think electronics is magic..

[@johngillon6969]

I've got a 70 year old big wooden boat. I just love your video's and would like to see more people like you in the river up here. portland oregon.

[@americanboathead5390]

Thats a little far but it could happen!! Thanks for watching friend!

[@miningsimple1924]

Wow great information! Ofcourse I thought this was going to be way more difficult than it actually is. Another awesome video

[@americanboathead5390]

Thanks!!

[@kwikflikzyakadventures3795]

Awesome, just figured it out, cheers from Aussie

[@rg3291]

Great video! Educational and really enjoyed the sound effects for the motor 😀

[@americanboathead5390]

Hahaha thanks!

[@PaPawsWorkShop]

Your not playing guitar here, don’t fret it. 😂

[@americanboathead5390]

Yay! Someone got the joke! Lol I'm a serial dad joker lol

[@mr.e1944]

Another great video Brian! Thanks!

[@americanboathead5390]

Awe shucks thanks Mr.!

[@getspraybyyadacustom1575]

Good job

[@americanboathead5390]

Thank you!

[@mr.e1944]

Brian, you are one funny guy! Keep making these cool videos!

[@americanboathead5390]

@@mr.e1944 I cant stop! Lol

[@hwaguo8383]

Hi American Boathead...I'm looking to purchasing a PWM switch...on your last reply,I forgot to ask you the right Pwm switch for my Minn kota 30 pound thrust...Hope for your tips. You deserve credit for my boat building.Thanks

[@americanboathead5390]

First of all thank you for the credit, but you deserve it more!!! 👏 as far as the pwm: I would look for one that has these things A switch for reverse. A high Amp rating (at least 60A) I would also buy an inline fuse (resettable if you can afford it) I'll try to send an Amazon link in next message.

[@americanboathead5390]

If you search "pwm" in amazon, the first result looks pretty good to me! To extend the control wires, you can get inexpensive servo wire that will work!

[@Pablo453]

Good point about the efficiency. Love your videos, Keep up the good work.

[@americanboathead5390]

Thank you! I hope i am not saying un truths about this stuff because I dont really know how this stuff works for sure haha

[@Pablo453]

@@americanboathead5390 I know this stuff a little and you're doing fine.

[@americanboathead5390]

Oh good I hope so! Thanks

[@Neptune730]

Nice explanation of the wiring. I would be interested in seeing the link to the person that made the 3D printed lever though. Thanks, Stay safe and on the surface.

[@americanboathead5390]

Oh yeah! I'll put it in the description! Thank you

[@Neptune730]

@@americanboathead5390 Thanks, No problem I did end up finding his channel though. Can't wait to see you use them.

[@americanboathead5390]

Me too!

[@NeilvanGeffen]

Me three ;-)

[@darrellshriver30]

That throttle looks very interesting! How will it do if it rains down into it?

[@americanboathead5390]

Lol ask Daniel 🤣

[@PainterD54]

Would you install the PWM between the forward/reverse switch and the motor or before the forward/reverse switch?

[@americanboathead5390]

The fwd rev has to be after pwm as in between pwm and motor NOT between pwm and battery. Otherwise youll get reverse(backwards) polarity to pwm and it will blow it up. Ive done it lol the pwms i get have the rev built in so that helps

[@PainterD54]

@@americanboathead5390 Thanks, that's good to know.

[@hapapinoy6579]

You are my spirit animal :D

[@americanboathead5390]

Best compliment EVER!!

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

Happy new year. Be safe!

[@americanboathead5390]

You too bud!

[@randyaivaz3356]

Can you Verify Biggest 2 wires, usually red and black are full Power, and Big red is not needed for the other Speeds. Only 1 small control wire to positive is good. To reverse direction, Reverse polarity of 1 small wire and Large Black? Thanks Did Searches before, this first one I found that shows control connections. Previously I thought the control,(small) wires made different connections with each other, and may even connect to the positive or negative. Thanks again

[@americanboathead5390]

I dont fully understand how they work tbh.. I know that the big red and black wires is all you need but to go in reverse, you need + going to the black wire and - to the red. The little wires are essentially small reds. If you touch the wires to a small battery you can figure it out without damaging the motor. Imo

[@artisticbrit]

Brilliant audio! Nice job! become an amazon affiliate, and place your amazon link to the modulator ;)

[@americanboathead5390]

I've tried once or twice and couldn't figure it out lol. Oh well

[@artisticbrit]

@@americanboathead5390 I’ll send you the link to sign up as an affiliate. I’ll show you the last couple of bits. It’s simple

[@glennminnis2201]

Hello I’m sure you already know but you just found this guy that made a peddle power mini boat .... calls himself.... know expert....he took an angle grinder top to use in the way he powered the peddle and chain device... might be worth a look

[@drgopta2180]

Top of the morning.

[@americanboathead5390]

Tip of the hat friend! Working on the boat show video now! That was awesome!

[@terrywheelock9458]

I wanna build a Mini BOAT!

[@kennethlindahl9206]

Now I have to buy a pulse-width modulator thanks I guess that's what that $600 is for

[@americanboathead5390]

I agree!! They are awesome and most of the $600 will still be left!

[@kennethlindahl9206]

@@americanboathead5390 wel I ment building the whole boat

[@americanboathead5390]

Oh yeah! I like the way you think!!

[@digitalice7875]

Now I gotta go build a boat. Why not?

[@americanboathead5390]

Why not indeed!!

[@Asmr_deluxe]

Just get a minn kota max

[@THE_BaconPirate]

.... It's just 12 volt... Do I smell bacon?

[@americanboathead5390]

Lol

[@wiltonsmith3397]

You are far too young to be a “Boomer”, unless you are using some new obscure definition of the word.

[@americanboathead5390]

I just fit the stereotype in relation to electronics I guess