I was happy with stand alone
charts,
instruments, etc. until my
radar gave out. The new Quantum
radar needs a MFD. so I bought an Axiom. The radar connect via
wifi but I think, as long as I have the capability, I should learn how to run all my data through my Axiom. I don't know how. The first one I want to connect is the
AIS (GME).
Currently, I connect it to my
laptop via USB, but I believe I need
NMEA to connect it o the MFD. The
AIS has a outlet for
NMEA 2000 so, I guess I can buy a cable to connect to the same 5 pin outlet on the MFD and AIS. But the MFD only has one
NMEA 2000 outlet, so, I assume to get several sensors I'd have to get a hub of some sort.
There are also 4 wires for
NMEA 0183 on the AIS. Do I convert that to
wifi using something like a YAKKER? Do I need a multiplexer to get more than one input to harmoniously display?
I think this will be quite a time consuming
learning experience. I'm in
Africa so I can't just take it to the local
Raymarine dealer.
Thanks