I appreciate the response guys.
Acticm1000,
I’m running everything from the bow with my unit. I watched the video you suggested and it has some good information. But, I wish he would’ve added more installation instructions. Humminbird did reply back to me and they’re sticking to their guns on the Y-splitter i mentioned originally. I’m sure they know what they’re talking about. But, they’re sure slow about it.
I don’t know if you were able to see the word document I attached. But, that is the exact wiring i’ll be trying to hook into the single transducer port of the Bird. I do have the 10′ cable that came with the 360 which plugs into the Helix unit. It will have to hook into the single port 14 pin connector thats left from the Y splitter after hooking the factory transducer and Mega 360 transducer to work. I’m not sure if its a male or female plug yet. It does seem like that cable only has 6 pins to plug into the back of my Helix unit though and should be 7. But, I can’t remember or look right now. I knew I’d lose some functionality when doing my research prior to purchasing.
I see you have (2) Helix 10’s. I’m guessing you run DI/SI on one unit and 360 on the other? I’ll be adding a Solix 15 to mine soon. But, for now, I’d like to see this in action. I have to (2) Garmin 7sv (only one hooked up) and the Helix 12 on the bow.
Mojogunter,
I’m not sure on that. But, I’ll gladly post a video of the Bird in action “if”/”when” i get it working correctly.
I can tell you this. The mega DI/SI is amazing compared to the garmin unit(s) I’m running. I’m sure that’s not a good comparison. But, I did have pictures of beds that were crystal clear with the bird.
Ryan,
That maybe something I have to add when i add the Solix 15. I’ll have to do more research to know for sure though.
Thanks again for the pointers.