Upgrading older e97 Raymarine Console for stereo controls

[waughoo]

I'll be at the boat tomorrow (Sunday).  I'll see if I can get you some more specific info.  I read somewhere that you need to modify the home page to get the fusion app on there.  I don't recall doing that, but it was a lomg time ago.  I'll report back.

[waughoo]

Okay... here are the steps.  Go to the home screen and slide to the end where you see empty space for new icons and select "customize" up in the top banner.  Then select "homescreen" in the slide out menu.  Then select "edit page".  Select an empty icon on the home screen.  Scroll down the "app list" on the right hand side and look for the "Fusion Link" option.  Mime was near the bottom of the scroll menu.  Pres the "Fusion link" icon till it fills the screen to the left of the selection pane.  Then scroll back up to the top and select "Finish" from the side bar menu.  You can then adjust the name if you'd like or leave it as named and choose save. 

That should be it!

[waughoo]

And the last two pictures to complete the process.

[krafty81]

Alex thanks so much for the detailed info. I will try these steps on my plotter today. The install is tomorrow. I also picked up an RX70 BT remote I can mount anywhere. That is the backup.

[waughoo]

Looking forward to the full report.  Do make sure to come back and tell us.

[krafty81]

It worked! I followed your instructions and, once the install was complete at connected to N2K, it showed up under the Fusion app. Now linked with my MFD, RX70 remote, cell phone and Garmin watch. So cool that this older MFD can do this - and Raymarine said it could not be done! Let me know if you are in San Diego for payback sometime!

[waughoo]

Great news!! I'm glad you tried it.  You seemed pretty dead set that it wasn't an option. 

I'll certainly let you know if I end up in town. It's always fun to meet the forum members in person.

[krafty81]

Great news!! I'm glad you tried it.  You seemed pretty dead set that it wasn't an option. 

I'll certainly let you know if I end up in town. It's always fun to meet the forum members in person.

Pleasej do! Perfect day for a sail today and I could not find any takers!

[waughoo]

Boy do I know that feeling.  I pretty much gave up asking anymore.  My boat is set up well for single handing, so I just go when the mood strikes and I can stay out as long or as little as I wish.