Rudder angle and VVM
Grahamu
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Last weekend my Vessel View Mobile modem became invisible on my tablet's Bluetooth. After frustrating 1/2 hour I finally turned off, and then back on, both engine batteries and it became visible. I then had to reprogram and block some alerts. One of which was drive angle. I have a VDO rudder angle sensor which I could mount tied into the steering arm. Question is can it be connected to VVM and if yes what cables would be needed. I know I could put in a rudder angle gauge and replace the clock that doesn't work but would prefer it connected to VVM.
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YYZRC Member Posts: 5,123 ✭✭✭✭✭I found a pic that shows the connector with the tag on it reading “STEER…”. Top right I circled the wires where they connect to the sensor.Maybe you can match the pin out and use your sensor.2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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I do not show that you can select Steering Angle on the Mobile App Module. VesselViews that you can install into the vessels helm will have this feature but VesselView Mobile does not show this.
If you are installing a VesselView you could add a steering sensor to be displayed on the dash mounted screen. We are making changes in the Mobile App Module so I do not know if you had this feature. I do not see this feature so take notice.
To add a teering sensor to be displayed on a VesselView 502, 703 or 902 following will work with your engine.
The kit show below will give you the harnesses you need to connect a steering sensor. There will be a drop on the engine harness that will be a 10-pin connector for Trnsom harness. This drop is what is used to connect a provided harness. We ussually recommend connecting the steering sensor to the starboard engine.
The kit part # is 863188A5. Not cheap, I will try and find a way of mounting the VDO sensor as that is a major part of the cost. I saw a YouTube video using the same sensor and mounting it to the port transom assy and connecting to a 2" gauge.