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Rudder Sensor, will this work? - Sparhawk76 - 2023-01-22
I have Sean's motor controller, with the short cable off it to connect to a rudder angle sensor. I spotted this on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ELING-Marine-Rudder-Sensor-0-190ohm/dp/B07V4PTW89/ref=sr_1_3?crid=161NOTXI6U17F&keywords=rudder+angle+sensor&qid=1674407955&sprefix=rudder+angle+sens%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-3
I am wondering if this sensor would be compatible with the controller to give proper rudder feedback?
If it won't work, or if there's a better option, can someone recommend one that would be compatible and wouldn't break the bank?
RE: Rudder Sensor, will this work? - seandepagnier - 2023-01-23
you need to convert from 2 wire to 3 wire using a resistor but it will also mean you lose a few bits of precision. It would probably still be good enough but a 3 wire hall sensor is preferred also because it wont wear over time.
RE: Rudder Sensor, will this work? - wavefrost - 2023-11-28
Using a resistor, try converting from two to three wires. I tried it and it worked well.