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    Does any one know of a variable speed control add on for a 43# 5 speed motorguide trolling motor or a way to build a controller. The lowest speed setting moves my boat .9 mph by gps.

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    Good question. Hope someone has an answer cause I have the same problem. The lowest speed on the dial is just not slow enough at times.

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    I guess I need to get in the motor speed control business. Give me a couple of days to look at speed control resources. You have a few options here. Do you know how to solder? 12v or 24v or 36v or 48v? How much do you want to sacrifice (money)?
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    Yes, I can solder. The system I have is 12v. Did not want to spend alot of money If I can build the electronics my self. I have not tested to amp draw on it yet to see if a off the shelf restate will work. If someone else has did the R&D work and has a drawing and parts list. Could you please send it to me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by chipmaker
    Yes, I know how to solder the system I have is 12v. Did not want to spend alot of money If I can build the electronics my self. I have not tested to amp draw on yet to see if a of the shelf restate will work. If someone else has the the R&D work had has a drawing and parts list.
    Give me a couple of days. I will design you one that can handle about 40 to 50 amps. That should do it. Prob 20 to 30 dollars in parts. I ain't got too much to do at the present.
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    This may be a stupid ideal, but why couldn't you take a 120v dimmer switch (dial type) and hook the wires to it?
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    I could also use a speed control if someone has an extra or circuit diagram. Funny how we think alike when we get close to fishing season. I just had my motor apart over the weekend and the motor itself works but the control board doesnt. Mine is hand control w/ no reverse. Thanks, Rob

    PS I can solder also, my problem when looking at PWM and 555 circuits was I could not find anything for 30 amps, which is what the relays are in my present non working head.
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    The 120 V will not work but a Mack truck headlight dimmer will! We did it on a Minnkota 40 lb. thrust trolling motor - gets a little hot to touch but will definitely slow you down. The neat thing is that you have five different speeds that are variable with this switch. Cannot believe anyone else hasn't thought of this! Still works to this day! Check at NAPA

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    Quote Originally Posted by chipmaker
    Does any one know of a variable speed control add on for a 43# 5 speed motorguide trolling motor or a way to build a controller. The lowest speed setting moves my boat .9 mph by gps.
    There was some one in the swap met section that was trying to sell a like new maximizer that will work.
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    I found one that looks promising:
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