CAN BUS Shield for Arduino

The CAN BUS Shield for Arduino adds Controller Area Network communication capabilities to your Arduino projects. Featuring an integrated MCP2515 chip and onboard transceiver, it is well suited for makers, students, and hobbyists exploring automotive and industrial data networks.

MCP2515 CAN controller

The shield incorporates an onboard MCP2515 CAN-Bus controller chip to manage bus communication. This offloads protocol processing from the main Arduino board.

Integrated CAN transceiver

A built-in CAN-Bus transceiver function allows direct physical connection to the network. This eliminates the need for separate external interface modules.

Arduino shield form factor

Designed to plug directly onto compatible Arduino boards for simple hardware integration. The stackable layout keeps wiring neat and straightforward during prototyping.

Automotive and industrial communication

This expansion shield enables hands-on experimentation with CAN-based communication protocols. It is ideal for educational projects, telemetry setups, and vehicle diagnostics exploration.

Downloads & documentation

• Product wiki (DFRobot)