CAN-BUS Shield Hookup Guide
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Toni_K, Member #399586
Toni_K, Member #399586 
Resources and Going Further
Once you've gotten the basic functionality of the CAN-Bus shield working, you can start hacking your car and interfacing your own electronics to your vehicle. Try checking out different PIDs on the CAN-Bus with your vehicle, or see if you can interface the CAN-Bus to control LEDs, speakers, and more!
For more information, check out the resources below:
- Schematic (PDF)
- Eagle Files (ZIP)
- Datasheets
- GitHub Repository
- SFE Product Showcase: Yes We CAN!
- GitHub Repo: CarHUD - Demo code used in the product showcase.
- SparkFun According to Pete #56: How CAN BUS Works
- SparkFun According to Pete #57: How OBD2 Works
Or check out these videos from According to Pete's explanation of CAN BUS and OBD-II:
Need some inspiration for your next project? Check out some of these related tutorials:
Getting Started with OBD-II
A general guide to the OBD-II protocols used for communication in automotive and industrial applications.
AST-CAN485 Hookup Guide
The AST CAN485 is a miniature Arduino in the compact form factor of the ProMini. In addition to all the usual features it has on-board CAN and RS485 ports enabling quick and easy interfacing to a multitude of industrial devices.
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