Ultrex Heading Sensor

[janky]

You are right. Maybe it doesn’t. I was thinking of my point 1 heading sensor. If I have a point 1 do I have to install motor guides heading sensor?

[Syncros]

The heading sensor tells the Ultrex what direction the boat is pointed so that when you want to jog left the boat moves left relative to the direction the boat is facing.

[TroyBoy30]

You are right. Maybe it doesn’t. I was thinking of my point 1 heading sensor. If I have a point 1 do I have to install motor guides heading sensor?

if you mean ultrex, then yes. the ultrex heading sensor is totally separate and connects to the motor via bluetooth. the point 1 is nmea. if you look at the picture i posted, that's why i have 2 heading sensors up front. one from the unit and one for the motor

[Jonestrollingmotor]

A better question is why wouldn’t they let me use the humminbird heading sensor I already had instead of installing another one

Maybe it's because the Humminbird isn't Bluetooth ---- yet

[Jonestrollingmotor]

The heading sensor tells the Ultrex what direction the boat is pointed so that when you want to jog left the boat moves left relative to the direction the boat is facing.

It also enhances the spot lock feature.

[janky]

Gotcha, but why is it necessary? All I want it to do is go where I point it and lock where I want it to. Just curious.

[Jonestrollingmotor]

Gotcha, but why is it necessary? All I want it to do is go where I point it and lock where I want it to. Just curious.

It will do both those functions without the heading sensor connected, however, to lock it where you want it, the heading sensor being a magnetic compass will tell the trolling motor which direction (along with the satellites) to go and keep you on the spot.
John

[janky]

Gotcha. So the compasses are not in the head of the motor like I was thinking.

[TroyBoy30]

Maybe it's because the Humminbird isn't Bluetooth ---- yet

yea i want to go the other way. allow the ultrex to use my humminbird heading sensor and do away with the minn kota blue tooth heading sensor. i have 2 humminbird heading sensors and an airmar heading sensor on my boat. with the ultrex puck i have 4 lol

[ezfishn]

Sister companies don't always play nice together...LOL

[janky]

So, is this heading sensor wireless? Can it be stuck the to bow as opposed to screwed? Thanks.

[ntslam]

So, is this heading sensor wireless? Can it be stuck the to bow as opposed to screwed? Thanks.

Yes, you only need to connect it to a power source. You can try Velcro or glue or even some double sided tape if you choose

[gatorsin09]

Anybody stuck it anywhere they didn't have to drill a hole?Like a battery compartment or inside a compartment?

[Jonestrollingmotor]

Anybody stuck it anywhere they didn't have to drill a hole?Like a battery compartment or inside a compartment?

It is Bluetooth. It has to be mounted flat and have a clear line of sight to the trolling motor.