CAN-to-Wi-Fi-Converter-Dongle-for-vehicle-Diagnostic

Overview

This project is a custom designed CAN to Wi-Fi dongle intended for automotive applications. The device is designed to receive CAN bus messages from a vehicle or CAN network and transmit the data wirelessly over Wi-Fi using an ESP32.

The project focuses on learning and implementing automotive communication, embedded systems, and PCB design.

Objectives

• Design a compact automotive communication PCB.
• Interface with CAN bus networks.
• Receive CAN messages from a vehicle or development board.
• Transmit CAN data wirelessly using Wi-Fi.
• Learn automotive PCB design and embedded firmware development.

Features

• ESP32 based CAN to Wi-Fi communication
• CAN bus interface
• Custom PCB design using KiCad
• USB interface for programming and debugging
• Compact hardware design
• Future support for vehicle diagnostics and CAN data logging

Hardware

• ESP32
• MCP2515 CAN Controller
• CAN Transceiver
• USB Connector
• Voltage Regulator
• Passive Components

Author

BENCY R

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

Interested in:

• Automotive Electronics
• PCB Design
• Embedded Systems
• EV Technologies