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    Default Desktop Operation for the HB ONIX


    I need to set up my ONIX at home to make adjustments/updates and organize waypoints.
    I have the HB PC-12 power cable and a gimble mount for the unit. I also have a smaller ATV 12V battery but the wife is scared the battery will blow up in the house :-)
    Any ideas how to power a FF on the desktop? Bought a cheap 110V to 12V transformer ($4.95) but will need to cut the tip off and attach to the PC-12 cable; is this the route to take?
    Tried placing alligator clips to a PC-12 cable with the ATV battery but the unit never powered up.
    Thanks for any help or ideas.
    Crappie Hunter

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    Go over to BBCboards.net and look on the Humminbird forum. Lots of folks using transformers, I'm sure they can advise you.
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    Most converters you would find in your junk drawer from leftover electrical stuff do not put out enough amperage to power Sonar electronics ... They are usually rated 500-600ma (which is 0.5-0.6amps) ...

    Go to Walmart and get this in the camping section ... (It's rated at 5amp and ONIX only needs 3amp) ...

    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-T...upply/34761195

    Then add a male cigarette plug to your PC-12 ...

    Be sure to use a cigarette plug with internal fuse or fuse the positive wire separately ...

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    Both are great pieces of advice; can't thank you enough.
    I like the Coleman transformer idea to keep the wife from overreaction and definately want to view the BBC Boards, I didn't know about them.
    Thanks and good fishing, the cooler weather and happy days are coming.
    Crappie Hunter

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    Only now had a chance to get back with the home bench set operations for the Onix and owe a big thanks to both GWDawg1 and Snake N Da Brush. Gentlemen, you were both exactely right.
    Joined the BBC Board (great electronice message board) and got the Onix to power up using the Coleman Cooler power converter.
    Now I can practice and organize my waypoints; thanks to you both for your help and advice.
    Crappie Hunter

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