Arduino CAN-BUS Shield V2

Brief Explanation of CAN BUS Technology

CAN bus technology is a communication protocol commonly used in the automotive industry for exchanging data between electronic control units (ECUs). The real-time transmission of information such as wheel speed, engine speed and other sensor data is crucial for the proper functioning of modern vehicles. CAN bus technology has also applications in other industries, such as industrial automation, aerospace, and medical equipment.

 

CAN BUS Arduino Shield V2.0

The ARDUINO CAN BUS Shield V2.0 is a powerful tool that allows for easy integration of the CAN bus technology into Arduino projects. It features a high-speed SPI interface, on-board voltage regulator, and support for both CAN 2.0A and CAN 2.0B protocols. Additionally, it has a built-in SD card slot for data logging and supports up to 110 nodes on the network. With this CAN-BUS Shield, you can easily add CAN-BUS capability to your Arduino/Seeeduino. It features a reliable MCP2515 CAN Bus controller with SPI interface and MCP2551 CAN transceiver for optimal performance. Now that you've added an OBD-II converter cable and imported the OBD-II library, you're all set to start building your onboard diagnostic device or data logger. These features make it a versatile and reliable choice for a wide range of applications.

 

Features

• Supports CAN V2.0B speed, which can go up to 1 Mb/s.
• The maximum speed of the SPI interface is 10 MHz.
• Data and remote frames that are standard (11 bits) and extended (29 bits)
• With two receive buffers, messages are stored in order of priority.
• Industry standard DB-9 connector
• LED indications
• CAN BUS Shield compatible with the Arduino Mega (ATmega1280/2560), Arduino UNO (ATmega328) and Arduino Leonardo (ATmega32U4).

 

Hardware Overview

1. DB9 Interface - using a DBG-OBD Cable to connect to an OBDII Interface.
2. V_OBD - It's powered by OBDII Interface (from DB9).
3. Led Indicator:
   • PWR: power led
   • TX: blink when the information is being sent
   • RX: blink when it's getting information
   • INT: data interrupt
4. Terminal - CAN_L and CAN_H
5. Pin out Arduino UNO
6. Grove connector for Serial 
7. Grove connector for I2C 
8. ICSP Header pins
9. IC - MCP2551, a CAN receiver with a high speed (datasheet)
10. IC - MCP2515, with an SPI interface, a standalone CAN controller (datasheet)

PIN Map

DB9&OBDii Interface

CS pin

The SPI_CS pin of V1.2 is connected to D9 by default. If you want to change to D10, please follow the steps below.

• Step1: Look at the back of the PCBA, and you'll see a pad name CS.

• Step2: Between pad 9 and the middle pad, cut the wire.

• Step3: Solder pad 10 and the middle pad.

SPI pins

The SPI pins (SCK, MISO, and MOSI) are routed to the ICSP pins by default. Some boards, however, have the SPI pins at D11–D13. If this happens, the PCBA needs to be changed. Look at the back of the PCBA. There are three pads marked MOSI, MISO, and SCK. By default, they are all linked to A. You can switch them to B if you want to.

Note:

For Arduino UNO, Arduino Leonardo, Arduino Mega, and any other Arduino board built on AVR, it works well with the default settings.

 

Applications of CAN-BUS Shield V2

• Automotive diagnostic bus and tuning
• Fleet management and monitoring
• Common Industrial bus automation and control

 

Limitations of ARDUINO CAN BUS Shield V2.0

• Limited compatibility with certain vehicle models
• Requires more programming knowledge and experience
• May not be as reliable as professional diagnostic tools

 

Conclusion

The ARDUINO CAN BUS Shield V2.0 is a helpful tool for those familiar with CAN bus systems and with the technical knowledge to set them up properly. While it may not be as reliable as professional diagnostic tools, it is a cost-effective solution for those who need to interface with a vehicle's CAN bus system. It is essential to consider its limitations and use them with caution to ensure accurate and reliable communication and data transfer.