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OBD-II and the Hacking of Automotive CAN Bus Networks
Let me clarify: this is not a guide to hacking automotive networks. Instead, I attempt to dismiss some common misconceptions about OBD-II and its supposed ability to control a vehicle (Spoiler alert: It cannot). As someone who has spent considerable time studying and working with CAN Bus technologies, I think it is time to set [...]
Know OBD2 Before You Start That Development Project
We at Copperhill Technologies offer a variety of CAN (Controller Area Network) devices for developing automotive and industrial embedded systems. In that capacity, we receive frequent inquiries regarding OBD2 (Onboard Diagnostics). OBD2, or Onboard Diagnostics Second Generation, is a vehicle diagnosis system found in modern cars and trucks. The OBD2 system collects data from sensors and [...]
Powertrain Diagnostics Platform For Engine Development Comes With Two CAN FD Interfaces
Kistler introduced its Kibox2, a modular and extendable powertrain diagnostics platform for engine development. The Kibox2 is equipped with two CAN FD interfaces for reading data from the vehicle network. The diagnostic platform is suitable for standard, electric, and hybrid powertrain analysis. It allows time- and angle-based data recording, real-time calculation of combustion parameters, limit value monitoring, [...]
SAE J1939 Standards Collection - Serial Control And Communications Vehicle Network
The following is an excerpt from A Comprehensible Guide To J1939 by Wilfried Voss. The J1939 Standards Collection was designed to follow the ISO/OSI 7-Layer Reference Model as far as necessary. Each layer is addressed by a corresponding document. The SAE has named documents addressing the transport (4), session (5), and presentation (6) layer in the ISO/OSI 7-Layer [...]
Heavy Duty Truck Diagnostics And Scan Tool Supports OBD-II, SAE J1939, SAE J1708 & 1587 Protocols
The CR-HD unit is the perfect tool for diagnosing and clearing heavy duty diagnostic trouble codes. It covers SAE J1587, SAE J1708 and SAE J1939 protocols for accessing Engine, Transmission, Brakes and more. It features a 2.8” full color LCD display and is ergonomic, highly portable and easy to use. Perfect Scan Tool for Heavy Duty Truck works on [...]