venus-os:mfd-navico
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Navico MFD Integration
1. Introduction
Navico is the overall brand behind the B&G, Simrad and Lowrance MFDs.
2. Compatibility
3. Wiring
The Navico device needs to be connected to the Venus-device using Ethernet. Its not possible to connect over WiFi. For the ethernet connection, a Navico adapter is required:
- ETHADAPT-2M 127-56
4. Configuration
Venus-device settings
- Go to Settings → Services, and there enable MQTT.
- Go to Settings → System Setup → Scroll to the bottom → Battery measurements. And there set up what batteries you want to see on the MFD; and by what name.
Networking
No settings are necessary. The Venus-device and the Navico devices connect to each other using a technology called linklocal addressing.
It is possible to connect the a router to the same LAN; and that way provide for internet access.
5. Usage
TBD add screenshots and so forth.
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