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    Measure dc current indirectly

    I found a 0-50 amp meter on Amazon for under $10. (panel mount) I think I can mount the meter in the same plate with the trolling motor plug-in box. This will make for easy access to the trolling motor wires that run to the battery in the back of the boat. The meter I found is analog, but will...
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    Measure dc current indirectly

    I am on it. Much easier. Thanks.
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    Measure dc current indirectly

    Good Morning, I have a 12 volt trolling motor on my boat that uses wireless technology to change speed, The only indicator is a small "beep" when speed is increased or decreased. My hearing is so poor that I cannot hear the "beeps" and don't have a clue if the motor is running fast or slow or...
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    Tachometer for electric trolling motor

    I have a motor guide trolling motor on a Lowe 170 boat. The trolling motor is wireless with a foot and a ket fob control. This is a brushless d.c. motor that runs on 12 volts dc. I need some ideas on building a tachometer so I know about how fast the motor is running. Anyone know of a tach...
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    digital sound from flat screen tv

    Hello, How can I convert the digital sound from a flat screen tv to analog? I have some amplified speakers and would like to use them with the flat screen tv. I haven't really looked, but I am sure there is a digital output on the back of the tv. They sell a $400 "sound bar" that hooks up to...
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    Help for a newbie

    Hello the group. I want to control up to 6 stepper motors with a computer. I am going to build a CNC machine to run a wood router. I can handle the mechanics but just don't know where to start with pic chips, interfaces, micro controllers, stepper motors, and so forth. I am okay with the math...
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