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https://github.com/thomastech/CAN2Cluster
CAN-Bus Emulator for Controlling Automotive Dashboard Instrument Clusters
https://github.com/thomastech/CAN2Cluster
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CAN-Bus Emulator for Controlling Automotive Dashboard Instrument Clusters
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/thomastech/CAN2Cluster
- Owner: thomastech
- License: gpl-3.0
- Created: 2018-12-28T19:58:36.000Z (almost 6 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2024-03-18T17:19:16.000Z (8 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-07-12T12:41:41.293Z (4 months ago)
- Language: C++
- Homepage:
- Size: 17 MB
- Stars: 34
- Watchers: 6
- Forks: 3
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: Contributing.md
- License: LICENSE
- Code of conduct: Code_Of_Conduct.md
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README
# CAN2Cluster
Welcome to the CAN2Cluster project. It is an Arduino based CAN-Bus system for controlling Automotive Dashboard Instrument Clusters. This version is ready to interface with a 2007-2009 Ford Mustang (six gauge) instrument cluster. Adaptation to other CAN-Bus controlled dashboards should be possible by end-user development of the Arduino firmware.
### The CAN2Cluster Team Contributors
* Thomas B. (@thomastech, Project Creator)
* YOUR Name Here. Contribute to the project and join the cluster hacking team.
### Basic Hardware Summary
* Arduino MEGA2560 R3.
* MCP2515/TJA1050 CAN-Bus Modules (2 pcs, for HS & MS CAN-Bus Ports).
* See [PartsList.md](/PartsList.md) for more details.
### Project Description
CAN2Cluster is a interactive desktop display that is best described as a car lover's art piece. It uses a Ford Mustang instrument cluster that has a two channel CAN-Bus communication port for control. Low cost Arduino hardware with CAN-Bus is used to animate the instrument cluster's gauges and warning lights.
There's some interesting features too. An MP3 Audio Player is used to create the sounds of a revving V8 motor that is synced to the dashboard's gauges and indicator lights.
For realism, an automobile ignition key is used to "start" the engine. There's also a hand-held IR remote that can control a dozen different functions. Plus serial terminal host access allows the user to manually control the gauges and indicators.
The Arduino code could be adapted by the end-user to support a variety of applications. For example:
- Automobile Instrument Cluster Tester.
- Animated dashboard display for education, art, or entertainment.
- Dashboard for Race Gaming Cockpit.
### Project Blog
Build information can be found in the Mustang Instrument Cluster Project blog (pdf file). Please see the [Mustang_Cluster_Build_Log.pdf](https://github.com/thomastech/CAN2Cluster/raw/master/Mustang_Cluster_Build_Log.pdf) file.
### 3D Printed Parts
There are several 3D printed parts used in the display piece. The STL files for these parts are available in the [STL_3D-Print_Files.zip](/STL_3D-Print_Files.zip) package. The file names hint at the part's description. Assembly instructions are not available, so use at your own discretion.
### Video Demos
**Introduction Video**
**Demo (Part 1) Video**
**Demo (Part 2) Video**
### Resources
Sourceforge Ford CAN-Bus: https://sourceforge.net/p/ecu/wiki/canbus/
### Alternate Search Terms:
CANBus, CANBuss, CAN-Buss, OBD, OBD2, OBDII