From: Sean M. <sm...@ap...> - 2007-04-05 12:22:41
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Chad Robinson wrote: > Dave Hylands wrote: > >> Hi Chad, >> >> >>> Not yet, but I'm working on such a project. To keep the reliability high >>> and the CPU workload low I had planned on using a CAN-capable >>> microcontroller on a small daughter board that I'd talk to using the >>> high speed serial port. That keeps the software on the Gumstix very easy >>> to write and use, and the microcontroller can buffer a bit (although I >>> had planned to slew the CAN bus to a slow rate anyway, for higher noise >>> tolerance - I don't need speed in my application). >>> >>> >> You may wish to look at the MCP2515 along with the MCP2551 >> transceiver. The 2515 has an SPI interface and takes care of all of >> the low level details. >> >> > That it does, and Becker should definitely take a look at it. It's not > particularly ideal for my own application, though - shame, it's a nice, > cheap solution. > > Regards, > Chad > We have a CAN adapter for the Gumstix platform based on the MCP2515 controller and MCP2551 transceiver. We had prototype built last year and have just finished the design for the production board. I have a working prototype driver as well. If you are interested I can send you more information. Sean McGranaghan Embedded Software Engineer The Appcongroup Inc. |