Arduino MKR CAN Bus Shield AFX00006

The Arduino MKR CAN Bus Shield adds CAN 2.0B connectivity to Arduino MKR boards, enabling data rates up to 1 Mbit/s for automotive diagnostics, industrial automation, and IoT applications. It uses the Microchip MCP2515 controller and MCP2551 transceiver, interfacing via SPI and connecting to the CAN network through a screw terminal block.

Advantages

Direct stacking onto MKR boards provides a compact solution without extra wiring. A selectable 120Ω termination resistor simplifies network configuration, while LED indicators offer immediate visual feedback on CAN activity. The Arduino CAN Library ensures straightforward software integration.

Suitable for

• Arduino MKR family boards
• CAN bus prototyping and development
• Industrial automation systems
• Automotive diagnostic tools
• IoT devices requiring CAN connectivity

Key specifications

• CAN controller: Microchip MCP2515
• CAN transceiver: Microchip MCP2551
• CAN standard: CAN 2.0B
• Data rate: up to 1 Mbit/s
• Operating voltage: 3.3V DC from host MKR board
• Interface to MKR: SPI
• Connector: screw terminal block
• Onboard selectable 120Ω termination resistor
• LED indicators for CAN activity
• Form factor: MKR shield

Recommendations

For reliable CAN communication in MKR-based projects, this shield offers a robust and easy-to-use solution with full library support.