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- | ====== Garmin MFD integration ======= | + | ====== Garmin MFD integration ====== |
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+ | Preliminary manual | ||
===== 1. Introduction ===== | ===== 1. Introduction ===== | ||
- | The integration technology used is called Garmin OneHelm. | ||
- | https:// | + | The integration technology used is called [[https:// |
===== 2. Compatibility ===== | ===== 2. Compatibility ===== | ||
OneHelm is currently available for the GPSMAP® 8400/8600 MFD series. | OneHelm is currently available for the GPSMAP® 8400/8600 MFD series. | ||
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+ | Also, Active Captain is supported. This screenshot shows ActiveCaptain, | ||
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===== 3. Wiring ===== | ===== 3. Wiring ===== | ||
- | The Garmin needs to be connected to the Venus-device using Ethernet. Its not possible to connect over WiFi. For the ethernet connection, a Garmin adapter is required: | + | The Garmin needs to be connected to the [[https:// |
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===== 4. Configuration ===== | ===== 4. Configuration ===== | ||
- | === Venus-device settings === | + | ==== 4.1. GX device settings |
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+ | - 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. Make sure to check out [[https:// | ||
+ | - For boats; and other applications with DC loads such as lighting and a Battery Monitor installed, make sure to enable the "Has DC system setting" | ||
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+ | ==== 4.2. Networking ==== | ||
+ | No special networking settings are necessary. Not on the Garmin; and not on the Victron GX Device. | ||
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+ | The Garmin MFDs run a DHCP server; and the [[https:// | ||
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+ | To connect the GX Device to the internet and the [[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== 5. Configuring Multiple Battery Monitors ===== | ||
- | - Go to Settings -> Services, and there enable MQTT. | + | {{youtube>0Mrk5Q4izvg}} |
- | - 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 Garmin MFDs run a DHCP server; and the Venus-devices are by default configured to use DHCP. After plugging in the cable, the Victron icon will show up after 10 to 30 seconds. | ||
- | How to connect to both a Garmin and Internet? That is unclear as of now. | + | ===== 6. Step by Step ===== |
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- | ===== 5. Usage ===== | ||
- | TBD add screenshots and so forth. |
venus-os/mfd-garmin.txt · Last modified: 2023-06-22 19:35 by sloges