Hello and welcome,
There are several options for integrating MacENC on the Mini using WiFi, ethernet, USB, or NMEA 2000® adaptors like the Actisense-NGT-1. (Avoid using the older serial RS422/232 adaptors since keeping their driver software updated is problematic.)
For example, I have a MacBook pro running MacENC hooked up to my Raymarine MFD (e7D) through a Shipmodul miniPlex multiplexor. The MFD is primarily using a SeaTalkng® network for my Raymarine instruments and autopilot but the radar and depth are cabled directly to the back of the MFD. The MFD can also handle the older NMEA 0183 which I use to the miniPlex*. The miniPlex is also connected to a Standard Horizon VHF as well as old Datamarine instruments for wind and speed.
* The newer miniPlex 3 units have NMEA 2000®, WiFi and/or USB connections.
So in short, it can be done.
There are several options for integrating MacENC on the Mini using WiFi, ethernet, USB, or NMEA 2000® adaptors like the Actisense-NGT-1. (Avoid using the older serial RS422/232 adaptors since keeping their driver software updated is problematic.)
For example, I have a MacBook pro running MacENC hooked up to my Raymarine MFD (e7D) through a Shipmodul miniPlex multiplexor. The MFD is primarily using a SeaTalkng® network for my Raymarine instruments and autopilot but the radar and depth are cabled directly to the back of the MFD. The MFD can also handle the older NMEA 0183 which I use to the miniPlex*. The miniPlex is also connected to a Standard Horizon VHF as well as old Datamarine instruments for wind and speed.
* The newer miniPlex 3 units have NMEA 2000®, WiFi and/or USB connections.
So in short, it can be done.
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Jon Longworth
Jon Longworth