{"product_id":"rhodan-mcb-upper-compass","title":"Rhodan MCB Upper Compass","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRhodan Master Control Board (MCB) – OEM | SKU A00038\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRhodan Master Control Board (MCB) A00038\u003c\/strong\u003e is the central electronic control board of the trolling motor, serving as the \u003cstrong\u003emain control unit for the upper compass, GPS receiver, and FOB remote receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e. Located inside the motor head housing at the top of the shaft, the MCB plays a critical role in GPS positioning, remote communication, and overall motor operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MCB comes with an \u003cstrong\u003eautomatic software update preinstalled\u003c\/strong\u003e and is designed to connect to the \u003cstrong\u003eHCB (Head Control Board)\u003c\/strong\u003e through the coiled data cable using a quick connection. In some cases, a \u003cstrong\u003esoftware update dongle\u003c\/strong\u003e may be required to bring the board's software to the latest version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original MCB design featured a more square, thin-shaped board with an attached cord. 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