Inexpensive DIY Garmin Livescope Turret and Mount

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Күн бұрын

This is a video detailing how I equipped my boat with Garmin Livescope. I wanted to put my LVS32 on a turret style pole that is attached to my trolling motor. I wanted it to turn independently of the trolling motor itself, so I could still use spot lock while simultaneously moving my transducer to exactly where I wanted to look. My main goal was to build this as cheap as I could (excluding actual Garmin product costs) and still keep it visually appealing. It took some thought and tinkering, but I think I ended up with a pretty damn good set-up for a very low cost. Check out he end result and hopefully it helps you out with your build...

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@MichaelScottFishing 4 күн бұрын

you need to put an old rod sock on the cables from the transducer to protect them even more, plus it looks cool..

@2mouthbassin 23 күн бұрын

Fabrication skills on point. Hats off to ya bud. Tight lines

@abbottangling 23 күн бұрын

Thanks. Appreciate it. 🤘

@kennethwood6429 23 күн бұрын

Great job! Thank you for taking the time to show us how you did it.

@abbottangling 23 күн бұрын

Thanks. Figured it could help someone out with their build. 🤘

@NpisVwjNeejYias 24 күн бұрын

Wow, you did a great job on that livescope setup. Thanks for sharing.

@abbottangling 24 күн бұрын

Appreciate it!

@haroldpowers6108 Ай бұрын

This is one of the best build I have seen Iam like you Ilove trying to make things look good with stuff I have or things Ican fin cheap and repourpose them And again great job.

@abbottangling Ай бұрын

Thank you. Appreciate it!

@chaguie07171959 Ай бұрын

Excellent Install, professional, clean, well done!

@abbottangling Ай бұрын

Appreciate that. Thanks. I did my best. 😂

@ernieowens742 24 күн бұрын

Cool dude looks great

@user-bf5vh9kz2i 11 күн бұрын

Impressed!!!

@abbottangling 11 күн бұрын

Appreciate it!

@user-jv7cv6zr2g 25 күн бұрын

That’s cool man

@ethangreen2286 Ай бұрын

Genius!

@magoo72112 26 күн бұрын

Brilliant!!!!

@abbottangling 26 күн бұрын

Appreciate it! 🤘

@GeeWizGod 28 күн бұрын

Do you have an videos of you taking apart the Motor Guide? Especially how you made it work. Thanks a bunch for the great ideas. I’m trying to do the same but need some more how to videos.

@abbottangling 24 күн бұрын

No, I do not. I should have recorded that as well, but I wasn't intending on doing a video at that point. Then I decided to. It was pretty easy to do.

@user-nl1xm2zd1d Ай бұрын

I'm interested in how you used a linear actuator for rotational control. I can't see either the motor or the actuator.

@abbottangling Ай бұрын

The motor is the actual thing mounted to the trolling motor. It is easily visible. That is what is turning the pole left and right. As far as the actuator, it is mounted where all of my other electrical is. It is just tucked away and isn't visible.

@user-nl1xm2zd1d Ай бұрын

@@abbottangling Okay - I'm an engineer and I'm not following you. The actuator is like a small hydraulic cylinder that moves in a linear motion. I don't see how the actuator can be tucked away. Do you mean the controller is tucked away? Are you just using the controller to run the Minnkota motor and not using the actuator itself?

@abbottangling Ай бұрын

@user-nl1xm2zd1d I am referencing the controller as the actuator, because that is partly causing the motor to move. As the picture shows, the electrical component I purchased is wired in and is activated by the remote. Hopefully, that clears it up...

@user-nl1xm2zd1d Ай бұрын

@@abbottangling Ah. Okay, thanks. Clever idea to use the controller to run the MinnKota motor. I was even aware you could do that. I might just have to try that. I do have access to an old MinnKota trolling motor. You apparently didn't use the actuator itself then. Thanks again. Great idea.

@Outdoorjunkie Ай бұрын

How did you get your plate on the shaft? Is it in two pieces?