The CANable 2.0 is a small low-cost open source USB to CAN adapter. The CANable enumerates as a virtual serial port on your computer and acts as a serial-line to CAN bus interface. With the alternative candleLight firmware, the CANable enumerates as a native CAN interface on Linux. CANable 2.0 supports both standard CAN and CAN-FD.

CANable adapters are compatible with ARM-based embedded platforms such as the Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi Zero, ODROID, BeagleBone, etc. and are well suited for integration into OEM products.

CANable 2.0 Features

• Supports CAN2.0A and B, baud rates up to 1M
• Initial slcan support for CAN-FD (beta, 2M/5Mbaud)
• Compatible with socketcan through slcand
• USB-C Connector and breakaway mounting holes
• 4-pin screw terminal: CANH, CANL, 5v (output), GND
• Button for entering bootloader
• Switch to enable/disable onboard termination
• Simple cross-platform Python library
• Manufactured in the USA
• Available for purchase at Openlight Labs

For more information on getting up and running with a CANable device, refer to the getting started page.