Lights Manual

TillerBuddy Horn Installation Guide

High-Intensity Wireless Navigation, towpath & Work Light

Every Tiller Should Have a Buddy by its Side

(Made by a Boater for the Boater)

The TillerBuddy Beam is a 2000lm high-intensity LED light, custom-modified with internal wireless circuitry. It is designed to give you instant, remote-controlled lighting for tunnel navigation, night mooring, and emergency signaling directly from your tiller.

1. Hardware & Features

• Brightness: 2000 Lumens (High-Intensity LED).

• Battery: 4400mAh USB-C Rechargeable Lithium-Ion.

• Dual Mode Operation:

  • Remote Mode: Activated via your TillerBuddy V3 or Wearable remote.

  • Manual Mode: Use the physical button on the rear of the unit to cycle through Warm White, Cool White, or SOS modes for use as a standard work light.

2. Installation & Setup

• Mounting: Use the integrated adjustable bracket to secure the Beam to your forward cratch, roof, or stern rail.

• Orientation: Ensure the "face" of the light is angled slightly downward to avoid blinding oncoming boaters while still illuminating the canal banks.

• Standby Mode: Your Beam is pre-paired to your remote and remains in a 24/7 "Always-Listening" standby state for immediate activation.

3. Power Management & Journey Prep

Understanding Standby Draw

Because the Beam must be "awake" to hear the signal from your remote, it consumes a tiny amount of power even when the LEDs are off.

• Standby Duration: From a full charge, the internal battery will typically reach a low state within 3 to 4 weeks if left unused.

• The Pre-Departure Check: We recommend checking your Beams as part of your standard pre-cruise routine. If the boat has been idle for more than 14 days, a "top-up" charge is advised.

• BoatyBuoyBen’s Recommendation: For total reliability during night navigation or long tunnels, we recommend bringing your Beams inside to charge the night before you set off.

Pro-Tip: If you prefer to leave them mounted, a 20,000mAh USB-C Power Bank kept on board is a perfect way to charge the units in place.

4. Remote Logic (Deckhand Users)

If you are using the V3 Vertical Remote, your Beams are programmed as follows:

• Button 2 (Second Down): Beam A (Typically Port/Left)

• Button 3 (Third Down): Beam B (Typically Starboard/Right)

• Button 1 (Top): Panic Mode (Triggers Red Flashing sequence for emergency visibility).

5. Troubleshooting

• Symptom: Light does not respond to remote.

  • Solution: Check the battery. If it’s been mounted for 3+ weeks, the standby draw has likely depleted the cell. Charge via USB-C for 4–6 hours.

• Symptom: Light works manually but not via remote.

  • Solution: Ensure you are within range (approx. 10–15 meters on water). Check the small LED on your remote; if it isn't lighting up, replace the CR2032 remote battery.

• Symptom: Light turns on but is dim.

  • Solution: The battery is low. Recharge immediately to protect the Lithium cells.

Contact & Support

Every TillerBuddy is tested to ensure it survives the real-world canal environment.

• Best way is to hit the Live Chat Support Button (NO annoying automation or AI its direct to a human).