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Re: Dial-a-Thump [Re: palomar] #12540630 12/16/17 11:28 PM
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I met great people on the Texas Fishing Form. Most are in he White Bass section. People help each other out.
Well here is my thumper.
Amazon.
RioRand™ Upgraded 6V-90V 15A DC Motor Pump Speed Controller.

I have a video but I'm not going to take the time to upload it.


ExpertPower 12V 7 Amp EXP1270 Rechargeable Lead Acid Battery. Battery

190 Rpm 12Vdc Right Angle Drive Electric Motor From Car Seats.
battery box from Academy




all parts were suggestion from another post.


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Re: Dial-a-Thump [Re: palomar] #12540657 12/17/17 12:09 AM
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I believe that this would work for a momentary switch that doesn't need programming. There are several linear actuators on Amazon also.

https://www.amazon.com/Qianson-Infinite-...+on+off++switch


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Re: Dial-a-Thump [Re: palomar] #12540832 12/17/17 04:37 AM
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@FishTheBite: I worked on this off and on in my spare time last week - maybe 6hrs. The hardest part to me was the soldering. The WeMos kit comes with several shields and lots of headers, just pay attention to the pins when you put it together. The kit didn't come with any instructions but you can find lots of information on the web. As for the code, I did write it myself - (I'm a computer programmer but I think anyone could write this stuff). The code is between 20 and 30 lines, if that much. I can send it to anyone that wants it.

@johnnlucky: That's pretty cool.

Parts that I used for my thumper:
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- https://www.amazon.com/RobotDyn-ESP8266-...mos+d1+mini+pro
- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ENT1PPM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- linear actuator, part number CII/A1464
- switched potentiometer
- need a diode between power and ground going to actuator


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Re: Dial-a-Thump [Re: Buzzard Breath] #12540904 12/17/17 10:49 AM
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Probably But you would have to have links with the likes of hiliary to power it.

Re: Dial-a-Thump [Re: palomar] #12541521 12/18/17 12:27 AM
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I would like to know how long it will run on that battery?

Re: Dial-a-Thump [Re: scruboak] #12541837 12/18/17 04:01 AM
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I'm curious too. Shop tested, the thumper was pulling about 1.5A.

I'm planning on trying it out this coming week. I'll probably connect it to my trolling motor battery. Should be a good test of battery drain because I'm usually spot locked when I'm fishing.


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Re: Dial-a-Thump [Re: palomar] #12541982 12/18/17 05:48 AM
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!.5 amps is going to be like running a bilge pump full time .

Re: Dial-a-Thump [Re: palomar] #12542313 12/18/17 05:15 PM
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Very cool idea, thanks for sharing.

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Re: Dial-a-Thump [Re: scruboak] #12542593 12/18/17 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted By: scruboak
!.5 amps is going to be like running a bilge pump full time .


If I understand correctly, it's only going to draw 1.5 amps for the split second it's triggered. It should last a long time.

Re: Dial-a-Thump [Re: palomar] #12542625 12/18/17 10:27 PM
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The flux capacitor requires 80MPH. I would be shy by 50MPH
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Re: Dial-a-Thump [Re: MeatHauler] #12542790 12/19/17 12:48 AM
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MeatHauler is correct, it only draws 1.5A when it triggers.

I haven't tested the limits of the relay and solenoid. The current code will give a 200ms delay when the potentiometer is at the highest setting and a 1sec delay at the lowest. I hold the output pin high for 50ms to allow the electromagnet time to draw the plunger, might be able to reduce this value as well.


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Re: Dial-a-Thump [Re: palomar] #12544630 12/20/17 12:07 PM
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