GPS speed sensor for Vaderstad biodrill

[Jack Russell]

We have a biodrill and stocks wizard that are running from radar sensors. Is it possible to swap them to a single Gps sensor? And if it is where do I get one from?

Thanks
Will

 

[Pheasant Surprise]

Many ag spec GPS receivers will output “simulated radar” pulses for speed output.

Is that what you’re after?

 

[Jack Russell]

Ideally I want to unplug the radar and plug in a gps speed sensor.

 

[Pheasant Surprise]

Off the top of my head I don’t know what plug or connection interface is on a Vaddy biodrill. Someone no doubt will do or could google it.

It may simply need an adaptation plug/cable wired up, to suit the pinout for radar input and likewise on the GPS unit - of which there are dozens of variations.

So it also depends on what GPS receiver we are talking about.

 

[Northern farmer]

Not answering the question but it would be interesting to know why the preference for a single GPS speed sensor instead of a common radar? What is the issue with two radars currently?

I'm considering radar more reliable over a GPS sensor. Am I wrong?

 

[pdagriservices]

I can t imagine there being much difference between the two? Just seems alot of hassle and expense for not much gain? If its .1 or.2 of a km/hr out? Is it going to make that much of a difference? You know the old saying "If it's not broke!" That's just my opinion anyway!

 

[Pheasant Surprise]

I'm considering radar more reliable over a GPS sensor. Am I wrong?

OP hasn’t really given us the full back story or reasons for wanting to do this....

Suffice it to say that, like most things in life, radar or GPS both have their pluses and minuses.

Radar units can move, slip off angle / go out of calibration and be thrown by tall crop. GPS is liable to some dropouts at field boundaries where there’s potential for tree canopy and loss of clear sky.

Spoilt for choice when you can choose between the three (including wheel speed) based on needs.

 

[topcat2006]

Not answering the question but it would be interesting to know why the preference for a single GPS speed sensor instead of a common radar? What is the issue with two radars currently?

I'm considering radar more reliable over a GPS sensor. Am I wrong?

It depends on the radar sensor.

Some of them do not cope well with water and long crops so can give erroneous readings.

But then the same with GPS. If you are under tree cover the signal quickly becomes unusable and innaccurate.

If it was me I'd be going for GPS for ease of installation unless you have a lot of tree cover in boundaries and then Radar but not RDS/Muller/VANSCO.

 

[towns]

@Jack Russell For the stocks, a Satspeed unit https://www.rdstec.com/custom-content/uploads/2017/05/Satspeed2.pdf will plug directly in place of the Radar. Not sure what connector the Vad has fitted. Stocks should be able to supply you one.

 

[Jack Russell]

@Jack Russell For the stocks, a Satspeed unit https://www.rdstec.com/custom-content/uploads/2017/05/Satspeed2.pdf will plug directly in place of the Radar. Not sure what connector the Vad has fitted. Stocks should be able to supply you one.

Thankyou. The bio drill has the same connector I think.