NCtoad
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First off, I’m a good tinkerer, but not so much on electronics. I searched this forum on waterproofing a compadre, but still need some specifics. The Plano guide series case seems to be the popular one being used for this mod. Is it the 3400 model? The interior dimensions of the 3400 are 5”x3”x1.63”. Is that big enough to fit everything inside?
2nd: To run the coil cable through the box I’ve read of people using the Heyco liquid tight cord grips. Do these work well and does anyone know what size I’ll need?
3rd: How do I add an external switch when the on/off on a compadre is done with the disc knob? I don’t mind setting the disc just above iron and hunting with it like that so no need to externally mount the disc knob. But I would like an external on/off switch. How do I remove the on/off function from the disc knob and move it to an external switch?
4th: Speaking of on/off switches, Someone in one of the threads I looked up mentioned a reed switch. I had no idea what a reed switch was so I looked it up and it’s a switch that turns on and off with a magnet. The nice thing about using a reed switch is that it can be mounted inside the case and then activated with a magnet on the exterior of the case to turn the detector on. One less penetration on the case. What I can’t figure out is how would I keep a magnet in place over the reed switch so the detector stays on? Or would I be better off just buying an IP68 rated toggle switch and drilling a hole for it?
5th: Any other help/tips would be much appreciated.
6th: Almost forgot this; is the speaker loud enough to be heard through the case or do I need to add a waterproof headphone jack. Ideally, if I did this I would like to buy a jack that’s the same as on my equinox so I can use the waterproof headphones that I bought for my nox. Is a nox compatible jack like that available to be purchased?
Again, thanks in advance for any help!
2nd: To run the coil cable through the box I’ve read of people using the Heyco liquid tight cord grips. Do these work well and does anyone know what size I’ll need?
3rd: How do I add an external switch when the on/off on a compadre is done with the disc knob? I don’t mind setting the disc just above iron and hunting with it like that so no need to externally mount the disc knob. But I would like an external on/off switch. How do I remove the on/off function from the disc knob and move it to an external switch?
4th: Speaking of on/off switches, Someone in one of the threads I looked up mentioned a reed switch. I had no idea what a reed switch was so I looked it up and it’s a switch that turns on and off with a magnet. The nice thing about using a reed switch is that it can be mounted inside the case and then activated with a magnet on the exterior of the case to turn the detector on. One less penetration on the case. What I can’t figure out is how would I keep a magnet in place over the reed switch so the detector stays on? Or would I be better off just buying an IP68 rated toggle switch and drilling a hole for it?
5th: Any other help/tips would be much appreciated.
6th: Almost forgot this; is the speaker loud enough to be heard through the case or do I need to add a waterproof headphone jack. Ideally, if I did this I would like to buy a jack that’s the same as on my equinox so I can use the waterproof headphones that I bought for my nox. Is a nox compatible jack like that available to be purchased?
Again, thanks in advance for any help!