Change History

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Force Trolling Motor software version 5.70

as of July 29, 2025

Changes made from version 5.60 to 5.70:

• Remote version updated to 3.80.

Changes made from version 5.50 to 5.60:

• Added support to receive software updates from compatible Garmin chartplotters.
• Added auditory feedback when entering and exiting autopilot modes as well as an option to disable.
• Last user set forward speed will now be stored across power cycles.
• Improved battery life status by adding option to specify battery system chemistry.
• Various bug fixes and improvements.
• Remote version updated to 3.70.
• Foot Pedal version updated to 3.20.

Changes made from version 5.40 to 5.50:

• Point motor forward when deploying.
• Security improvements.
• Improve software update process from ActiveCaptain mobile app.
• Various bug fixes and improvements.
• Remote version updated to 3.60.

Changes made from version 5.30 to 5.40:

• Improved critical battery indicator.
• Various bug fixes and improvements.
• Remote version updated to 3.50.
• Foot Pedal version updated to 3.10.

Changes made from version 5.20 to 5.30:

• Remote version updated to 3.40.
• Foot Pedal version updated to 3.00.

Changes made from version 5.10 to 5.20:

• Added setting to allow Power-Pole anchors to remain deployed when trolling motor is stowed.
• Remote version updated to 3.20.
• Foot Pedal version updated to 2.90.

Changes made from version 5.00 to 5.10:

• Fixed a potential issue with Wi-Fi connectivity.
• Remote version updated to 3.10.

Changes made from version 4.50 to 5.00:

• Added integration with Power-Pole Anchors.
• Other bug fixes and improvements.
• Remote version updated to 3.00.
• Foot Pedal version updated to 2.80.

Changes made from version 4.40 to 4.50:

• Fixed an issue where the propeller fails to engage on some units.

Changes made from version 4.30 to 4.40:

• Improved user messages and system alerts.
• Remote version updated to 2.80.
• Foot Pedal version updated to 2.70.

Changes made from version 4.20 to 4.30:

• Added support to pair two remotes to the trolling motor.
• Fixed an issue where turning off compatible chartplotters also turned off the trolling motor.
• Remote version updated to 2.70.

Changes made from version 4.10 to 4.20:

• Added support for navigating improved Auto Guidance Paths when commanded from a compatible chartplotter.

Changes made from version 4.00 to 4.10:

• Fixed an issue where the unit could fail to power on properly.
• Fixed an issue that could result in chartplotters being unable to sync navigation data.

Changes made from version 3.20 to 4.00:

• Improved navigation data syncing.
• Made changes to support factory production.
• Remote version updated to 2.60.

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

• Added a change to support factory production.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

• Changed the system voltage detection to better support lithium batteries.
• Fixed an issue where propellor turns off when exiting and entering the water.
• Improved communication with remote and pedal.

Changes made from version 2.50 to 3.00:

• Improved anchor lock speed control.
• Improved the behavior if the steering system cannot reach the desired angle.
• Added support for removing an owner by restoring the trolling motor's default settings.
• Improved software update robustness.
• Added support to match the new user data changes in GPSmap 20.00 and echoMAP 13.00 software.
• Remote version updated to 2.50.
• Foot Pedal version updated to 2.60.

Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.50:

• Increased the already long battery life of foot pedal.
• Added ability to disable Heading Hold on foot pedal.
• Fixed minor bugs in remote user interface.
• Made changes to improve manufacturability.

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:

• Added the ability to set the navigation arrival mode as anchor lock or manual. Defaulted to anchor lock.
• Added a blinking red battery light when the battery is critically low.
• Reduced foot pedal activity light brightness.
• Improved foot pedal steering algorithms for easier boat control.
• Increased remote and foot pedal range during initial pairing.
• Added a warning message for when the propeller is blocked, and improved the recovery mechanism.

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:

• Added support for the trolling motor to stay in anchor lock even if the remote or foot pedal loses connection.

Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.20:

• Improved manufacturability.

Changes made from version to 2.10:

• Initial Release.