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This PiCAN2 board provides Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus capabilities for the Raspberry Pi. It uses the Microchip MCP2515 CAN controller with MCP2551 CAN transceiver. Connection are made via DB9 or 3-way screw terminal.
There is an easy-to-install SocketCAN driver, and programming can be accomplished in C or Python.
Raspberry Pi 4 Compatibility
The PiCAN board is fully compatible with the new Raspberry Pi 4 Model B.
Features
- CAN 2.0 A/B (ISO 11898) at up to 1 Mb/s
- High speed SPI Interface (10 MHz)
- Standard and extended data and remote frames
- CAN Bus connection via standard 9-way sub-D connector or screw terminal
- Compatible with OBDII and SAE J1939
- Solder bridge to set different configuration for DB9 connector
- 120 Ohm termination resistor
- Four fixing holes, in compliance with Pi HAT standard
- SocketCAN driver, appears as can0 to application
- Interrupt RX on GPIO25
Installing CAN and Python Tools
Documents
- User guide (PDF)...
- Schematic Rev B...
- Python3 examples in Github...
- Example 2...
- Example 3...
- Troubleshooting your PiCAN2 CAN Interface Board for Raspberry Pi...
- PiCAN2 CAN Bus Board for Raspberry Pi - Functionality Test...
- Raspberry Pi PICAN2 Functionality Test With Two PICAN2 HATs...
Download the CAN Test Programs
Please click here to Download the CAN Test Programs. The link in the user manual does not work, but the documentation is being updated.
Connections (Pins) Used On 40-Pin Header
The PiCAN2 CAN Bus interface board uses the highlighted pins on the Raspberry Pi's 40-pin header.
Recommended Literature:
- Programming the Raspberry Pi, Second Edition: Getting Started with Python...
- Raspberry Pi User Guide...
- Raspberry Pi Projects for the Evil Genius...
Other Resources:
- What is Debian Jessie?...
- Raspberry Pi Proven To Withstand Extended Temperature Range...
- SAE J1939 ECU Simulator and Data Monitor for Raspberry Pi...
- PiCAN2 OBDII data logging for the Raspberry Pi...
- The Raspberry Pi SPI Interface...
- Monitoring SAE J1939 Data Using The Raspberry Pi Plus PiCAN2 CAN Bus Interface Board...
- OBD-II Data Logging With Raspberry Pi And PiCAN2 CAN Bus Interface...
Cables:
- OBD2 16Pin to DB9 Adapter Cable - Use Board Settings for OBD-II
- SAE J1939 9pin Cable to DB9 Female - Use Board Settings for Standard CAN
Plastic Enclosure for PiCAN2 and Raspberry Pi 2/3
This is a two part clip together plastic enclosure for use with the PiCAN2 board and the Raspberry Pi 2/3. The enclosure is made from High Impact Polystyrene HIPS UL94-HB material. Mounting flanges allow for wall mounting.
More Information...
Programming the Raspberry Pi - Getting Started with Python
Learn to create innovative programs and fun games on your powerful Raspberry Pi computer with practically no programming expertise required. This useful book has been updated to fully cover the newest Raspberry Pi, including upgrades to the Raspbian operating system.
Explore how to configure hardware and software, write Python scripts, build user-friendly GUIs, and control external electronics. DIY projects include a hangman game, RGB LED controller, digital clock, and RasPiRobot complete with an ultrasonic rangefinder.
- Set up your Raspberry Pi and explore its features
- Navigate files, folders, and menus
- Write Python programs using the IDLE editor
- Use strings, lists, functions, and dictionaries
- Work with modules, classes, and methods
- Create user-friendly games using Pygame
- Build intuitive user interfaces with Tkinter
- Attach external electronics through the GPIO port
- Add powerful Web features to your projects
