Tige TouchPad Upgrade Project Thread

[IDBoating]

It is extremely unlikely that the connector(s) are the source of the problem. The most common problem is failure of the flex circuit that connects to the snapdomes, as repeatedly documented here. If (and I still don't think this likely) the rainstorm was the cause, I would suspect the rain got into the snapdomes and is causing problems there.

Moving forward on that presumption: I would take the panel apart (you would need to do that anyway, to install our replacement panel) and examine the space between the rubber elastomer buttons and the flex circuit that has the snapdomes. If water is present, dry it out completely. Then plug in the panel and try the snapdomes without the elastomer in place.

[famvet]

Thanks much for your advice. I will tackle it this weekend.

[brianmonique]

Awesome job ID -- finally got around to installing my new pad today - worked perfect and easy install. Works like new - used one spacer.
Thanks for your work on this project - huge success!

[IDBoating]

Excellent, thanks for the feedback! Glad your boat is back to its proper operating condition. That's what matters, after all.

It appears that one spacer is enough for almost all installs. On the next production run we'll probably include just one, with the offer to ship a second one with longer screws if needed.

[IDBoating]

Update: The last two post-production panels shipped out today. We're working on doing another run in the Fall. We'll post here as that gets closer.

In the meantime, if anyone wants to get their name on the list, please send your name and contact data to orders@waketouch.com.

Thanks!

[Thegerman618]

IDB..I know I have been absent here but just had a chance to run a full weekend on the production panel...Everything works perfect and the LED's do work and can be seen on behind the panel. Super excited to have it bolted to the boat again.

[IDBoating]

Delighted to hear that things are working!

We're thinking we need to provide a sticker or something that folks can put under the helm somewhere. If you're looking at a 2006+ Tige with a touchpad, you would look for the sticker to know that it's had the upgrade and you don't have to worry about panel failure. That would help Tige's with touchpads preserve their resale value.

[Thegerman618]

that would be a cool like a little sticker that says "re-manufactured by waketouch llc"

[IDBoating]

We were thinking something like "TouchPad Upgrade by WakeTouch LLC". Just something that, if you were shopping for a boat, you could look for and thus know THAT boat had already been fixed.

[prairietarian]

Installed and tested the new touchpad all weekend. Worked great and was able to adjust the speed! Used 0 spacers. 2014 Tige R20. I do have a problem with the cruise switch though.. The rocker switch doesn't turn the cruise on and off. I have a green/yellow stripe wire connected to it. The cruise is always on when the wire is connected. Switch doesn't do anything. Connected to an AUX switch to see if that would fix the problem and still the cruise was always on/set. So if I wanted to control the speed with the throttle I would have to set the speedset above 45mph. Anyone else had this issue? I have been having some trouble with my RPM gauge, I have a new one on order so maybe thats the issue.

[PaceWithGrace]

2014 R20 here. My cruise switch works fine: when it is On, the Set Speed and Actual Speed display in the right hand gauge (speedo I think). When it is Off, one of those does not display and I have full throttle control.

Both my speedo and tach, and all other gauges, are currently working.

However, I noticed that the SpeedSet sometimes 'forgets' the set speed when I shut off the engine and restart, and I sometimes end up towing the rider at 5.0 mph (until I toggle Cruise off/on and reset my speed)


Severin

2014 Tige R20. I do have a problem with the cruise switch though.. The rocker switch doesn't turn the cruise on and off. I have a green/yellow stripe wire connected to it. The cruise is always on when the wire is connected. Switch doesn't do anything. Connected to an AUX switch to see if that would fix the problem and still the cruise was always on/set. So if I wanted to control the speed with the throttle I would have to set the speedset above 45mph. Anyone else had this issue? I have been having some trouble with my RPM gauge, I have a new one on order so maybe thats the issue.

[IDBoating]

Installed and tested the new touchpad all weekend. Worked great and was able to adjust the speed! Used 0 spacers. 2014 Tige R20. I do have a problem with the cruise switch though.. The rocker switch doesn't turn the cruise on and off. I have a green/yellow stripe wire connected to it. The cruise is always on when the wire is connected. Switch doesn't do anything. Connected to an AUX switch to see if that would fix the problem and still the cruise was always on/set. So if I wanted to control the speed with the throttle I would have to set the speedset above 45mph.

First guess: Something is miswired. Could the wire coming off the cruise rocker switch be stuck on a terminal that is always receiving power? That would render your switch useless, AND have cruise "enabled" all the time.

[prairietarian]

Thanks for the reply's, I will look into that.

[jmitchell]

Finally got around to installing the new and improved Tige TouchPad from IDBoating and it works perfectly! I did not use any spacers with mine and it feels the same (2010 Z1). Thank you thank you for this project, you have eliminated our cruise control stress at the start of every boating day!

[IDBoating]

Excellent, thanks for letting us know! Glad this project is helping so many people.

We should have more in stock in a few weeks, since we know for certain more of the OEM panels will fail. Usually at the most inconvenient times.