I was just wondering if anyone knows a good way to run my garmin eTrex off my Yamaha SRX. I dont have a battery on the sled. I hate replacing my gps batteeries every 3 hours so thats why i want to directly connect my gps off a headlight or something like that. I have tried to find regulators and other devies but nothing seems to work. Also i was wondering if anyone has any maps that i can put on my Garmin GPS for the L.P and U.P of michigan.


Thank-You,
Jon

Talk to your dealer and see what they sell for DC power outlets. Many sleds have the wiring harnesses built right into them, so all you have to do is install the outlet. Then you buy a DC power cord for the GPS and you're set.

My bro got a Polaris dc power plug kit for his Arctic Cat for the very same thing.....It should work on any I would think......I think he paid $50 for the kit....

Ok thankx allot guys ill try to see what i can find, hopefully i can get something working by the start of this winter. I would love to have some more feedback on this topic. Please anything about GPS powering off a snowmobile would be very helpfull. Alos if anyone has and good files of Snowmobile tracks in the Michigan area, or maybe a good website where i can download tracks for free.

I'd try the Polaris plug (part # 2872214) if you didn't want to make one.

http://www.numbskull.com/snowmo/gps/schematic.asp

http://www.purepolaris.com/Detail.aspx?Dep...arisPGACatalog)

http://www.cycoactive.com/gps/030-0021.html

thankx allot guys iam gonna give Polaris a call tomorrow to order the part maybe... If anyone has the polaris part on their Yamaha i would like to know if it works. thanks for helping out a snowmobiler in need.

still need more info on this topis if any ones knows anything leave a comment!! THANK-YOU!!!

I run my GPS with a 12v voltage regulator that converts the variable AC power from the sled's lighting coil to 12VDC. Here's a link to the schematic I used: Voltage Regulator Schematic
I've built two of these and both work perfectly. A couple of the parts on the list (I can't remember which ones) have been discontinued but Radio Shack carries substitute items. Find a sales clerk that knows electronics and they can advise you on a swap. Very basic electronics knowledge and some soldering skills are all that's needed to put it together.
The enclosure I used is about 1.5" wide by 3" long and maybe 1" deep. I mounted it behind the headlight access door under the hood and ran a cig lighter plug to the dash. Just plug the GPS power cord in and I'm ready to go. The only downside to this setup is that the regulator can't make 12VDC when the input drops below 12VAC so the power cuts out when the sled drops to a low idle for more than a few seconds. It comes right back when the engine speed increases though. The GPS can run on it's own batteries when that happens.
Good luck in whatever you decide.

Hey can you ask your brother how he set up the kit? i want to make sure iam doing it right.

Not sure about those DC Kits. Most are designed to power a helmet shield which isn't anything but a resister. I suspect you would have 12-18 volts of AC power at the plug. The ETrex needs a maximum of 3 volts DC so a rectifier, filter and regulator are in order. How about just wiring it to a couple C or D Cell rechargables?

Yea that sounds like a good idea. how long do you think the batteries would last in cold weather(-10degress F). I also want to have the back light on 2407 when i ride at night. Thanks for the post though.

Thats what I use as well, works great. Plugs into the accesory plug on my Firecat.

Maybe a small 12v battery can be mounted under the hood somewhere?

I bought a rechargeable battery pack that fits neatly into an oil caddy mounted under my hood! I have to recharge every couple of days, but it isn't really that big of a deal.

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This is a test!

shadetree has a plug that goes into heated shield outlet and gives you a cig lighter and a heated sheild plug

Hey i got the Polaris part now what, instructions on how to hook it up to Yamaha SRX.

Check this out...

http://www.snobunje.com/store.php?crn=72&a...ion=show_detail

i had the polaris kit set up on my ZR and will be installing it on my xfire soon after i pick it up. It worked great. make sure it's grounded properly. i think i may have a post on this board somewhere (general forum maybe) from a couple years ago (fall 04) when i hooked it up. You'll need a multimeter to make sure it's putting out a constant 12-14 volts. if it's swinging up and down it's not hooked up right. Read the directions that came with the kit at least 5 times, give it a try then read them again.

When it's right it's sweet. Just need to keep the rechargable batteries for stops so it doesn't power down and have to reacquire.

Good Luck

if any one has any more information on this topic please leave a comment....

Also if any one knows how to get Michigan Trails on GPS

Click to view attachmentI have been making these voltage convertors for sleds. For those who arent electronically savvy, it is easier than trying to make one yourself. But like said before, you will still need to keep batteries in the unit since the power will die once the sled is turned off. I sell these for $35 shipped to lower 48. Box size is 1x2x4, and can be smaller upon request to a 1x2x3. Fused input and output, quick disconnects with pigtails. Cig lighter adaptors can be added for another $5. 1 amp max circuit. The circuit is similar but not exact to the one referred to earlier on here. I can take paypal.

As far as the trail maps, go to www.sledtheweb.com and email David(webmaster) to see if you can purchase the trail maps. He may be the only one I know who would have that setup. I have part of the Muskegon/Oceana County sytem mapped, but it is not complete.

scott.king9@comcast.net

Try this...
Michigan GPS maps

I installed a cigarette lighter plug on the sled to use the Garmin Cig lighter power cord. Problem was the vibrations would work the cord loose from the plug and I would lose power without realizing it.

I soldered the two wires from an RCA plug into the power cord and plug it into a heated visor type plug on the dash. This never comes loose, and I can still use the cig adapter in my truck. I keep the plug velcroed to the dash so it won't flop around.

I have the power plug hooked up to the battery in my sled, but if you don't have a battery, you can wire it up as explained above (just like a visor plug).

Good luck.

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Snobooger-Thanks will have to try those out.

Carguy, nice setup on the GPS. I havent had an issue with my gps freezing up, but nice idea there. Nice looking setup too.

The convertors have been selling pretty good. Anyone in need of one?

PS 05 and newer LC skidoos even without a battery have a rectifier built in the regulator. The system puts out 15 volts dc after the regulator, so you dont need a convertor. I guess they went to a three phase stator and DC regulation for the CPU.

scott.king9@comcast.net

hey i got my polaris part working ill try to get some pictures on the wiring up , been busy lately with school work. Thanks again for all the post!!





LET IT SNOW !!!

Hello Sir.
Do you still make this?

Jan

Yes, sorry havent checked this string in a while. I still make these to order. I think I have made a few dozen for the HCS guys in the past few seasons. I can build up to 4 amps, and prices vary for the power as I stock order just the 1 amp components and have to custom order the components for the higher current. I dont like to build more than 4 amp as that is 48watts you are pulling off your stator. Most applications that require more than 2 amps, you should probably have a battery to use as the main power draw and let the sled charge the battery as it needs to. I usually get the shipped within a couple of days from the order, depending on how busy it is with the parts side of my hobbies.

Thanks HCS for the post and think snow! Tired of this 80' weather. Where is the snow????

I would like to get one of these coverters from you for a NUVI 500. I am not sure of the wattage needed. It would be going in a 600 fusion. The smaller the unit the better. I use paypal as a prefered method of payment. Please pm me about getting this. Thanks

I just bought a voltage convertor from nextel9 for my garmin quest. I havent hooked it up yet I am waiting on one more piece of my mount. But he made it fast and shipped it real fast it looks good I will post on how it works when I get it all hooked up. I will definatly buy from him again

chris

I don't think you need a converter. The Polaris have an extra power plug or two in the harness.