Fixing the mojo

[Buzz Killington]

A few years ago a friend of mine found a killer deal on 2 x mojos. He took one, I took the other.
Well the thing has been through several tough seasons and I noticed that the motor wasn't working the way it had been.
There were 2 x field fixes.
The on off switch wasn't working.
It was a rat nest of impromptu wiring to fix it and keep going.
Returning from a recent deployment I've run out of other chores so looking for things to do led me to tackle this.
In order - as best I can....
I started by drilling out the rivets to access the motor.
Once removed, I inspected the toggle switch, wires, motor, connectors etc... they were in a poor state.
I cut the connectors from the motor and toggle switch. Put new connections and heat shrunk them all.
I replaced the motor with an old rc motor I had lying around.
I then was a bit stumped for a toggle switch until I remembered I had an old flashlight that is in the trash - i fished it out and cannibalized the toggle switch - to my surprise it's waterproof.
I then tested all the components - wouldn't you know it - it works once again.

This was as minimalist as I could go. A busted rc car and flashlight provided me enough to get this going again.

Yes - I left the old toggle on it as I didn't feel the need to plug the hole for aesthetics.
Total cost of repairs:
Time: 60 mins as I was entertaining 2 dogs.
RC motor - free (Amazon had it for $19)
Toggle switch - free (Amazon = 20 × Circular switches for $14.99)
6 x connections I'll estimate $1

And 1 of the dogs seemed happy I was done as it was his dinner time I was infringing on.

On to the next project.

B.

Support your troops. We support you.

B.

[boogaloo]

Great save Brother.

[tom gobble]

Looks good nice save

[Sprite]

I've gotta do this again over the Winter with my Higdon floater. I've fixed so many damn spinners it's not even funny!

-Nick

[KennyT]

Awesome. I have one of the original Canadaduks. It lasted 15 seasons on the original battery. I wrote them this year and tried to get a new unit, plus a replacement battery. The guy advised he has boxed up that business to pursue other interests. He has tons of motors and equipment to build another 100 units I think he said. If I was handy and had some space, I would buy it as I think he wanted about $10K. So if anyone is looking for a retirement or side business, his contact info is on the Canadaduk site. They are amazing units, all come with remotes and they have the best hard plastic wings. I truly believe it is the best hunting related product I have ever purchased. And NO, I am not in ANY way affiliated with the company or its owner.

Anyway, got side-tracked there. Your efforts have motivated me to try drilling mine out and replacing the rechargeable battery as I think that is all that mine needs. FYI, his units are plastic welded and watertight so I am hoping all is good inside. I may post how it goes, but I am turd with tools and I am guessing there will be lots of cursing and band-aids involved. Cheers.

[Sprite]

Awesome. I have one of the original Canadaduks. It lasted 15 seasons on the original battery. I wrote them this year and tried to get a new unit, plus a replacement battery. The guy advised he has boxed up that business to pursue other interests. He has tons of motors and equipment to build another 100 units I think he said. If I was handy and had some space, I would buy it as I think he wanted about $10K. So if anyone is looking for a retirement or side business, his contact info is on the Canadaduk site. They are amazing units, all come with remotes and they have the best hard plastic wings. I truly believe it is the best hunting related product I have ever purchased. And NO, I am not in ANY way affiliated with the company or its owner.

Anyway, got side-tracked there. Your efforts have motivated me to try drilling mine out and replacing the rechargeable battery as I think that is all that mine needs. FYI, his units are plastic welded and watertight so I am hoping all is good inside. I may post how it goes, but I am turd with tools and I am guessing there will be lots of cursing and band-aids involved. Cheers.

For my Mojos, I just buy UB645 batteries from the local Gerrie Electric store instead of the Mojo branded ones. Think I paid $9 a battery for the last few I bought.

-Nick