CAN-BUS Shield V2.0 for Arduino

As Makers, we simply can’t resist tearing things apart, figuring out how they work and, ultimately, modding things to make them work better, or at least more in accordance with our personal preferences. This is why we can’t resist modules and tools like this DFRobot Original CAN-BUS Shield for Arduino, which allows Makers like us to get into the “brains” of our cars, change around the settings, figure out what makes them run faster or more efficiently and fine-tune the performance to meet our ever-demanding high standards.

This clever little Shield is compatible with the Arduino UNO, Leonardo and Mega boards, and allows you to communicate with your Engine Control Unit via the On-Board Diagnostics standard, to adjust various settings and modify the way in which the car performs. This way, you can mod’ your car to drive precisely how you like, whether you prefer better fuel efficiency or are eager for better performance at high or low speeds. And while it does take some time to learn and discover exactly which settings offer the best results, these tools are a lot more affordable and accessible for the average Maker to acquire and utilise – without the help of a professional.

Bear in mind that if you don’t have the necessary cable, we also stock this DB9 Serial RS232 OBD2 Cable, which is designed to connect the shield to the Engine Control Unit port. Additionally, it’s a good idea to check out DFRobot’s Official Wiki Page for this Shield to see more details on connections, the power requirements and a few other important insights and bits of information that are important in terms of safeguarding your Shield and EMS from damage.

As self-proclaimed “Robo-holics”, DFRobot is a company comprised of over 100 staff members, of which 30% are engineers who love to build robots. It was started in 2008 with the goal of embracing and promoting open-source hardware, with a core focus on Arduino, Raspberry Pi and their very own LattePanda development boards. Since then, DFRobot have manufactured over 1300 unique modules, sensors and components that all work together and complement each other, allowing users like us to enjoy a full spectrum of cutting edge robotics and electronics without having to pay premium prices.

With the primary goal of developing and manufacturing great quality products, while making them accessible to as many people as possible, DFRobot are rapidly becoming one of the most common-place brands in the world of open-source robotics and electronics. With more than 1300 products developed in-house, and an impressive range of different categories and specialisations, there are few brands in the world who can compete in terms of quality, accessibility and genuine innovation.