Vetus Wireless dual remote control for thrusters

[Sticky Fingers]

That will not work with a Vetus thruster.

Even if it worked it’d be impenetrably complicated

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Push what you like, it won't work with a Vetus thruster.

Indeedio. But he no listen.

 

[PaulRainbow]

Even if it worked it’d be impenetrably complicated

Not to mention unbearably ugly.

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Inddeeeddddd. And he still no listen. But maybe he’s sold a few.

 

[PaulRainbow]

Inddeeeddddd. And he still no listen. But maybe he’s sold a few.

He never listens.

 

[noelex]

Maybe you sell them. That might be a reason for promoting this device but I can’t see any other.

I do not sell anything, or receive any free products or unusual discounts on any marine products. I strongly reject the implication. You should withdraw this unfounded accusation.

I am simply alerting forum members to a better (in my view) and cheaper alternative.

 

[noelex]

The buttons are marked

Stop
Start
Up
Down
North
East
South
West

Which one do I use to push my bow to port?

Programming this circled button to operate the bow thruster to port would be logical.

The right hand top up and down buttons would operate the anchor windlass. The green and red buttons on the left turn the remote on and off.

There is nothing complicated or illogical.

 

[PaulRainbow]

Programming this button to operate the bow thruster to port would be logical.

The top up and down buttons can operate the anchor windlass.

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Nope. Won't work. You're not listening.

 

[noelex]

Nope. Won't work. You're not listening.

It certainly works with a Sleipner or Sidepower (non proportional) bow thruster. I am not sure why it would not work for the very similar Vetus bow thruster.

Non proportional bow thrusters use a relay to activate port and starboard thrust. This relay can be activated by any suitable signal. You do not normally need expensive proprietary parts, but I am happy to learn.

Perhaps you can explain why this would not work for this particular bow thruster.

 

[Dogone]

Nope. Won't work. You're not listening.

No, you’re not listening. It’s an on/off remote switch. It will work fine with any switching of that nature. He never said it would do proportional control did he?