Confused

  • sedge1
    Posts: 11
    February 5, 2012 at 6:31 pm #1306996

    Hi Guys,newbie here,hope someone can help.
    Appologies if this is a stupid question,but the more i read the more confused i get.
    Using a Lowrance HDS gen 2 with structure scan is it possible to transfer the recorded
    data to a laptop and create a 3D map like the maps in Dr Depth,or would i have to
    use the Dr Depth ( or similar ) software ?.

    DrewH
    s/w WI.
    Posts: 1404
    February 5, 2012 at 6:37 pm #1035623

    Welcome aboard.

    KirtH
    Lakeville
    Posts: 4063
    February 5, 2012 at 7:22 pm #1035638

    You would have to use Dr Depth for now, I heard the are developing something to do this but it maybe a while.

    bassn7
    Bruce,WI
    Posts: 776
    February 5, 2012 at 9:30 pm #1006617

    You can make maps w a gen1 too it’s just that you need programs like doctor depth to have the software to translate the information to a map.At Doc Sampson’s class he said that the maps take a lot of time to get all the data you need to make a good map,that the best thing is to just buy the chips w maps on them if they’re availible!
    I know of some small lakes I’d like to map just because i can!
    Stan

    sedge1
    Posts: 11
    February 6, 2012 at 4:47 pm #1035946

    Cheers Guys
    Is Dr Depth the best software or are there any others worth
    considering ?.

    jig_n_pig
    Balsam Lake Wisc.
    Posts: 183
    February 6, 2012 at 5:28 pm #1035977

    I agree with Bassn7. Dr Depth will do what you want, but it is time consuming and not easy to do. I worked with a buddy last year to make a map of a local lake and even as good as we are with the computer and programming, we didn’t think it was worth all the time.

    doc samson
    MN
    Posts: 222
    February 6, 2012 at 6:44 pm #1036017

    It doesn’t take much time to make maps of fishing spots using DrDepth; it takes too much time to make maps of lakes. Lowrance StructureMaps can only be viewed in the HDS Gen2 at this time but Lowrance keeps changing our technology so you never know.

    sedge1
    Posts: 11
    February 9, 2012 at 1:58 pm #1037051

    Dr Depth it is then,but which version for a Lowrance HDS Gen 2 with Structure Scan.Standard,SS,BT or SS+BT. I was just wondering if Id need the SS with Structure Scan ?.

    doc samson
    MN
    Posts: 222
    February 9, 2012 at 11:57 pm #1037313

    One reason is that you can view the side scan in DrDepth and see how they lay on Google Earth. Notice the separate rock piles by the bridge. Everything makes more sense when you understand the exact location of structure.

    sedge1
    Posts: 11
    February 12, 2012 at 3:04 pm #1038116

    Cheers Doc.Just starting to get my head around it all now.
    What connectors/cables do you need between the HDS and the
    laptop?,and is it possible to view the live data from the HDS
    on the laptop?

    doc samson
    MN
    Posts: 222
    February 12, 2012 at 3:20 pm #1008246

    You will need a standard Cat5 Ethernet cable used by computers and this Lowrance converter (Lowrance/LEI part number 000-0127-55) which can be ordered from Lowrance on online stores like http://www.jollyannsales.com/ or a Google search of the part.
    You view the depth data as you move with the boat to create alive depth map or view the side scan live. I have been doing this for years.
    Ethernet does not transmit GPS data so you will need another cable to connect the NMEA 0183 form the HDS to the laptop to get the GPS data so the map is accurate. http://www.hightechfishing.com/store/cable.html

    sedge1
    Posts: 11
    February 12, 2012 at 3:36 pm #1038122

    Ive been on your site Doc and have seen this

    NO European Union sales for DrDepth. Please contact us for more information

    Im in the uk. Help!

    doc samson
    MN
    Posts: 222
    February 12, 2012 at 3:53 pm #1038129

    It has something to do with the EU VAT tax and DrDepth being produced in Sweden. You will have order from Per at http://www.drdepth.se. I see you are UK and I read something about UK getting out of the EU. If that does happen you can order from me. I provide support for my sales to make sure you get started quickly with mapping.

    sedge1
    Posts: 11
    February 12, 2012 at 4:00 pm #1038131

    Cheers Doc,its a shame because i’d like to deal with you.
    Thanks for the help

    sedge1
    Posts: 11
    February 21, 2012 at 8:49 pm #1041457

    Is it true that Structure Scan 2 is coming out ?

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