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FalCAN Probe Simplifying CAN Bus, UART, and RS-485 Debugging for Engineers The FalCAN Probe is an open-source communication and debugging tool created by Anders B. Nielsen to simplify testing in automotive electronics, industrial automation, and embedded systems. It works as a powerful bridge between a computer and hardware devices using popular communication protocols such as UART, CAN Bus, RS-422, and RS-485. These protocols are widely used in car diagnostics, CNC… |
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bUniProbe, a Multi-Protocol Hardware Debugger with a Web Interface There's no shortage of tools to test and debug hardware, but not many feature interfaces for SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, GPIO, ADC, and DAC in one device. bUniProbe is one of the few, and its hardware side is just half the story. It hosts its own web interface over Wi-Fi, so anyone on the network can open a browser, connect, and start working. This means multiple users can work together without the… |
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CARA: A Rope-Driven Quadruped Robot Without Gears or Pulleys Over the past year, Aaed Musa built a robot dog called CARA, short for "Capstans Are Really Awesome". The design does not involve gears or pulleys like traditional ones. CARA uses something called capstan drives that move joints using ropes wrapped around rotating drums. This system has numerous advantages, such as zero backlash, high torque transparency, low inertia, low noise, and low cost… |
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Nexperia Unveils 12-Channel 40V LED Driver for Safer and More Efficient Automotive Lighting Nexperia has introduced a new 12-channel, 40V LED driver IC, especially made for automotive lighting. Such as tail lights, brake lights, signal lights, and in-cabin illumination, it is AEC-Q100 qualified and ASIL-B compliant. One of the biggest advantages of the NEX13120FPC-Q100 is its exceptional thermal performance. It has a… |
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HydraLink: The Ultimate Tool for Automotive Ethernet Diagnostics and Prototyping The automotive sector is undergoing a transformative shift from traditional CAN-based communication standards to advanced Automotive Ethernet networks like BroadR-Reach. These new protocols offer higher bandwidth, better scalability, and more reliable data exchange, aligning with the demands of modern, connected vehicles. As engineers and researchers explore these cutting-edge systems, the… |
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WiCAN Pro An Advanced Open Source OBD Scanning Tool MeatPi Electronics, an Australian based Hardware developer firm, announced their new open-source OBD scanning tool called WiCAN Pro. It is set to be launched on the ground funding platform Crowdsupply. Built on the infamous ESP32-S3 SoC, WiCAN Pro runs on the open-source WiCAN firmware. The WiCAN Pro features a dedicated OBD interpreter chip, ensuring comprehensive support across… |
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Vaaman - The Reconfigurable Edge Computer The Vaaman is an open-source edge computing board said to be a game-changer in edge computing because of its reconfigurability. Developed by Vicharak, this advanced computing board stands out with its six-core ARM CPU and an onboard FPGA with 112,128 logic cells, delivering unparalleled hardware acceleration and parallel computing performance. Vaaman's design is… |
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ESP32-C3 Based CAN Adapter for Car Hacking and General CAN Bus Development WiCAN from MeatPi Electronics is a powerful ESP32-C3-based CAN adapter for car hacking and general CAN Bus development which is available in two form factors, OBD-II and standard USB-CAN adapter. The original firmware can interface directly with RealDash over Wi-Fi or BLE. Realdash allows the creation of your own custom dashboard with stunning graphics and… |
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CAN-Bus Enabled Smart-Tactor Contactors Provide Critical Data to Improve System Performance Sensata Technologies has introduced the new GXC and MXC series of Smart-Tactor contactors with CAN bus communication that provides valuable data for improved system performance, reliability, and diagnostics in the military, battery system, energy storage, commercial vehicle, and industrial applications. This new series of contactors are easily integrated and simply data… |
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RejsaCAN ESP32 Board Supports Auto Shutdown Feature and Fits into 3D Printed OBD-II Dongle RejsaCAN-ESP32 is a small board based on ESP32-WROOM-32 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module with a CAN interface that fits into a 3D printed OBD-II dongle for easy installation into most cars and includes an auto-shutdown option to prevent battery drain by monitoring the battery voltage in the car. RejsaCAN-ESP32 PCB has been designed in EasyEDA … |
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New Automotive High-Speed CAN Bus Transceiver with Data Rates up to 5Mbps MORNSUN has launched the new SCM3425ASA CAN transceiver modules that feature high electromagnetic immunity, low electromagnetic emissions, and meet the AEC-Q100 standard for the automotive industry. This CAN bus transceiver can be widely used in automotive electronics, IoT, industrial electronics, etc. With an input voltage range of -42VDC to +42VDC… |
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Serial Communication Protocols Before starting with Serial Communication Protocols, let’s break down the terminology into three parts. Communication is a very well-known terminology that involves the exchange of information between two or more mediums. In embedded systems, communication means the exchange of data between two microcontrollers in the form of bits. This exchange of data bits in a… |
