Introduction
Connect Tech offers CAN support on the Rudi, Spacely and Cogswell Carriers through the Jetson Board Support Package.
Setup
Software support is available through our Board Support Package. Interface using the following commands in the terminal.
#sudo ip link set can0 type can bitrate <num, eg. 100000>
#ifconfig can0 up
For additional details, use the following command:
#ip -details -statistics link show can0
The CAN bus is derived from the Microchip MCP2515. For further information, please view the datasheet below.
Tools
The can-utils can be used for communication over the CAN bus and has useful tools for CAN applications. Acquire the software through the following link: https://github.com/linux-can/can-utils.