Arduino MKR CAN Shield [ASX00005] – CAN Bus Communication Shield for Arduino MKR Boards | Ideal for Automotive, Industrial, & IoT Applications

Features

• Expand Your Arduino MKR Board with CAN Bus Communication: The Arduino MKR CAN Shield [ASX00005] adds powerful Controller Area Network (CAN) communication capabilities to your Arduino MKR board, enabling you to create robust, real-time, and scalable systems for industrial automation, automotive, and IoT projects. Easily interface with CAN devices and networks to send and receive messages, making it perfect for applications that require high-speed, reliable communication.
• High-Speed Data Transmission for Industrial & Automotive Systems: Designed for use with MKR boards, the shield allows for high-speed communication (up to 1 Mbps) via the CAN 2.0A/B protocol, commonly used in automotive and industrial control systems. This makes it ideal for connecting to embedded systems, sensors, actuators, or other CAN-enabled devices, enabling the development of smart systems such as fleet management, industrial monitoring, or vehicle diagnostics.
• Fully Compatible with Arduino MKR Boards: The Arduino MKR CAN Shield is specifically designed to seamlessly integrate with all Arduino MKR series boards, such as the MKR Zero, MKR Wi-Fi 1010, and MKR GSM 1400, providing easy-to-use CAN connectivity via the SPI interface. With this plug-and-play compatibility, you can quickly add CAN capabilities to your existing Arduino projects and start building complex networks.
• Reliable and Scalable for IoT & Embedded Systems: The MKR CAN Shield is engineered for applications requiring robust communication with multiple devices. Whether you're designing industrial IoT systems, connected vehicle networks, or remote monitoring setups, this shield supports the efficient exchange of data over long distances, offering scalability for connecting a large number of devices in a CAN bus network.
• Easy Integration with Arduino IDE & Libraries: The shield is fully supported by the Arduino IDE, with pre-built libraries and examples to simplify development. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced maker, you can quickly start programming the CAN bus communication protocol using familiar Arduino code. The shield also features built-in diagnostics and supports both standard and extended message formats, giving you flexibility and control in your projects.