Using CAN bus with NUCLEO boards (Demo for the CANnucleo library).

Dependencies:   CANnucleo mbed-dev

Dependents:   BMS_2 Can_sniffer_BMS_GER Can_sniffer_bms ECU_1

Using CAN bus with NUCLEO boards

Demo for the CANnucleo library


Information

Because CAN support has been finally implemented into the mbed library also for the STM boards there is no need to use the CANnucleo library anymore (however you may if you want). See the CAN_Hello example which is trying to demonstrate the mbed built-in CAN API using NUCLEO boards.

Two low cost STM32F103C8T6 boards are connected to the same CAN bus via transceivers (MCP2551 or TJA1040, or etc.). CAN transceivers are not part of NUCLEO boards, therefore must be added by you. Remember also that CAN bus (even a short one) must be terminated with 120 Ohm resitors at both ends.

Schematic

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Hookup

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The mbed boards in this example are transmitting CAN messages carrying two data items:

uint8_t   counter;  // one byte
float     voltage;  // four bytes

So in this case the total length of payload data is five bytes (must not exceed eight bytes).
For our convenience, the "<<" (append) operator is used to add data to the CAN message.
The usage of "<<" and ">>" operators is similar to the C++ io-streams operators. We can append data one at a time

txMsg << counter;
txMsg << voltage;

or combine all into one expression.

txMsg << counter << voltage;

The actual data length of a CAN message is automatically updated when using "<<" or ">>" operators.
After successful transmission the CAN message is printed to the serial terminal of the connected PC. So we can check the details (ID, type, format, length and raw data). If something goes wrong during transmission a "Transmission error" message is printed to the serial terminal.

On arrival of a CAN message it's also printed to the serial terminal of the connected PC. So we can see the details (ID, type, format, length and raw data). Then its ID is checked. If there is a match with the ID of awaited message then data is extracted from the CAN message (in the same sequence as it was appended before transmitting) using the ">>" (extract) operator one at a time

rxMsg >> counter;
rxMsg >> voltage;

or all in one shot

rxMsg >> counter >> voltage;

Important

Before compiling the project, in the mbed-dev library open the device.h file associated with the selected target board and add #undef DEVICE_CAN as follows:

device.h

#ifndef MBED_DEVICE_H
#define MBED_DEVICE_H

//=======================================
#define DEVICE_ID_LENGTH       24

#undef DEVICE_CAN

#include "objects.h"

#endif

NOTE: Failing to do so will result in compilation errors.

The same source code is used for both boards, but:

  • For board #1 compile the example without any change to main.cpp
  • For board #2 comment out the line #define BOARD1 1 before compiling

Once binaries have been downloaded to the boards, reset board #1.

NOTE:

The code published here was written for the official NUCLEO boards. When using STM32F103C8T6 boards, shown in the picture above (LED1 is connected to pin PC_13 and, via a resistor, to +3.3V),

  • Import the mbed-STM32F103C8T6 library into your project.
  • Include (uncomment) the line #define TARGET_STM32F103C8T6 1
  • Select NUCLEO-F103RB as target platform for the online compiler.

CAN bus related information

Committer:
hudakz
Date:
Sun May 28 09:24:55 2017 +0000
Revision:
30:65c8d1465863
Parent:
29:9ae558ec888c
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UserRevisionLine numberNew contents of line
hudakz 0:c5e5d0df6f2a 1 /*
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 2 * An example showing how to use the CANnucleo library:
hudakz 0:c5e5d0df6f2a 3 *
hudakz 20:eb1a8042605e 4 * Two affordable (less than $3 on ebay) STM32F103C8T6 boards (20kB SRAM, 64kB Flash),
hudakz 20:eb1a8042605e 5 * (see [https://developer.mbed.org/users/hudakz/code/STM32F103C8T6_Hello/] for more details)
hudakz 6:7ff95ce72f6d 6 * are connected to the same CAN bus via transceivers (MCP2551 or TJA1040, or etc.).
hudakz 6:7ff95ce72f6d 7 * CAN transceivers are not part of NUCLEO boards, therefore must be added by you.
hudakz 6:7ff95ce72f6d 8 * Remember also that CAN bus (even a short one) must be terminated with 120 Ohm resitors at both ends.
hudakz 6:7ff95ce72f6d 9 *
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 10 * For more details see the wiki page <https://developer.mbed.org/users/hudakz/code/CANnucleo_Hello/>
hudakz 6:7ff95ce72f6d 11 *
hudakz 21:7120a0dcc8ee 12 * NOTE: If you'd like to use an STM32F103C8T6 board uncomment line 23
hudakz 6:7ff95ce72f6d 13 *
hudakz 6:7ff95ce72f6d 14 * The same code is used for both NUCLEO boards, but:
hudakz 0:c5e5d0df6f2a 15 * For board #1 compile the example without any change.
hudakz 18:22977a898fe9 16 * For board #2 comment out line 23 before compiling
hudakz 4:ccf4ac2deac8 17 *
hudakz 6:7ff95ce72f6d 18 * Once the binaries have been downloaded to the boards reset board #1.
hudakz 0:c5e5d0df6f2a 19 *
hudakz 0:c5e5d0df6f2a 20 */
hudakz 0:c5e5d0df6f2a 21
hudakz 22:f4682a5ddda6 22 #define BOARD1 1 // comment out this line when compiling for board #2
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 23 //#define TARGET_STM32F103C8T6 1 // uncomment this line when using STM32F103C8T6 boards!
hudakz 0:c5e5d0df6f2a 24
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 25 #if defined(TARGET_STM32F103C8T6)
hudakz 21:7120a0dcc8ee 26 #include "stm32f103c8t6.h"
hudakz 19:872e304d7e17 27 #define LED_PIN PC_13
hudakz 10:66da8731bdb6 28 const int OFF = 1;
hudakz 10:66da8731bdb6 29 const int ON = 0;
hudakz 0:c5e5d0df6f2a 30 #else
hudakz 19:872e304d7e17 31 #define LED_PIN LED1
hudakz 10:66da8731bdb6 32 const int OFF = 0;
hudakz 10:66da8731bdb6 33 const int ON = 1;
hudakz 0:c5e5d0df6f2a 34 #endif
hudakz 0:c5e5d0df6f2a 35
hudakz 10:66da8731bdb6 36 #if defined(BOARD1)
hudakz 10:66da8731bdb6 37 const unsigned int RX_ID = 0x100;
hudakz 10:66da8731bdb6 38 const unsigned int TX_ID = 0x101;
hudakz 6:7ff95ce72f6d 39 #else
hudakz 10:66da8731bdb6 40 const unsigned int RX_ID = 0x101;
hudakz 10:66da8731bdb6 41 const unsigned int TX_ID = 0x100;
hudakz 6:7ff95ce72f6d 42 #endif
hudakz 6:7ff95ce72f6d 43
hudakz 24:e2907bcba75e 44 #include "CANnucleo.h"
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 45 #include "mbed.h"
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 46
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 47 Serial pc(PA_2, PA_3);
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 48 CAN* can;
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 49 CANMessage rxMsg;
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 50 CANMessage txMsg;
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 51 DigitalOut led(LED_PIN);
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 52 Timer timer;
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 53 uint8_t counter = 0; // one byte
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 54 AnalogIn analogIn(A0);
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 55 float voltage; // four bytes
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 56 volatile bool msgAvailable = false;
hudakz 0:c5e5d0df6f2a 57
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 58 /**
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 59 * @brief 'CAN receive-complete' interrup service routine.
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 60 * @note Called on arrival of new CAN message.
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 61 * Keep it as short as possible.
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 62 * @param
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 63 * @retval
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 64 */
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 65 void onMsgReceived() {
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 66 msgAvailable = true;
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 67 }
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 68
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 69 /**
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 70 * @brief Prints CAN msg to PC's serial terminal.
hudakz 25:1d0488a03905 71 * @note}
hudakz 25:1d0488a03905 72 * @param CANMessage to print
hudakz 25:1d0488a03905 73 * @retval none
hudakz 25:1d0488a03905 74 */
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 75 void printMsg(CANMessage& msg) {
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 76 pc.printf(" ID = 0x%.3x\r\n", msg.id);
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 77 pc.printf(" Type = %d\r\n", msg.type);
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 78 pc.printf(" Format = %d\r\n", msg.format);
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 79 pc.printf(" Length = %d\r\n", msg.len);
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 80 pc.printf(" Data =");
hudakz 25:1d0488a03905 81 for(int i = 0; i < msg.len; i++)
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 82 pc.printf(" 0x%.2X", msg.data[i]);
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 83 pc.printf("\r\n");
hudakz 25:1d0488a03905 84 }
hudakz 25:1d0488a03905 85
hudakz 25:1d0488a03905 86 /**
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 87 * @brief Main
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 88 * @note
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 89 * @param
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 90 * @retval
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 91 */
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 92 int main() {
hudakz 21:7120a0dcc8ee 93 #if defined(TARGET_STM32F103C8T6)
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 94 confSysClock(); //Configure the system clock (72MHz HSE clock, 48MHz USB clock)
hudakz 21:7120a0dcc8ee 95 #endif
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 96 pc.baud(9600); // set the Serial speed
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 97
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 98 can = new CAN(PA_11, PA_12); // CAN Rx pin name, CAN Tx pin name
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 99 can->frequency(1000000); // set the bit rate to 1Mbps
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 100 can->attach(&onMsgReceived); // attach the 'CAN receive-complete' interrupt service routine (ISR)
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 101
hudakz 0:c5e5d0df6f2a 102 #if defined(BOARD1)
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 103 led = ON; // turn the LED on
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 104 timer.start(); // start the timer
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 105 pc.printf("CANnucleo_Hello board #1\r\n");
hudakz 0:c5e5d0df6f2a 106 #else
hudakz 10:66da8731bdb6 107 led = OFF; // turn LED off
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 108 pc.printf("CANnucleo_Hello board #2\r\n");
hudakz 0:c5e5d0df6f2a 109 #endif
hudakz 0:c5e5d0df6f2a 110
hudakz 0:c5e5d0df6f2a 111 while(1) {
hudakz 23:069287e799cd 112 if(timer.read_ms() >= 1000) { // check for timeout
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 113 timer.stop(); // stop the timer
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 114 timer.reset(); // reset the timer
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 115 counter++; // increment the counter
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 116 voltage = (analogIn * 3.3f)/4096.0f;// read the small drifting voltage from analog input
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 117 txMsg.clear(); // clear the Tx message storage
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 118 txMsg.id = TX_ID; // set the message ID
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 119 // We are about to transmit two data items to the CAN bus.
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 120 // counter: uint_8 (unsigned eight bits int) value (one byte).
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 121 // voltage: floating point value (four bytes).
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 122 // So the total length of payload data is five bytes.
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 123 // We'll use the "<<" (append) operator to add data to the CAN message.
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 124 // The usage is same as of the similar C++ io-stream operators.
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 125 // NOTE: The data length of CAN message is automatically updated when using "<<" operators.
hudakz 25:1d0488a03905 126 txMsg << counter << voltage; // append data (total data length must be <= 8 bytes!)
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 127 if(can->write(txMsg)) { // transmit the CAN message
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 128 led = OFF; // turn the LED off
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 129 pc.printf("-------------------------------------\r\n");
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 130 pc.printf("CAN message sent\r\n");
hudakz 25:1d0488a03905 131 printMsg(txMsg);
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 132 pc.printf(" counter = %d\r\n", counter);
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 133 pc.printf(" voltage = %e V\r\n", voltage);
hudakz 25:1d0488a03905 134 }
hudakz 10:66da8731bdb6 135 else
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 136 pc.printf("Transmission error\r\n");
hudakz 0:c5e5d0df6f2a 137 }
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 138 if(msgAvailable) {
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 139 msgAvailable = false; // reset the flag for next use in the interrupt service routine
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 140 can->read(rxMsg); // read the message into the Rx message storage
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 141 led = ON; // turn the LED on
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 142 pc.printf("-------------------------------------\r\n");
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 143 pc.printf("CAN message received\r\n");
hudakz 25:1d0488a03905 144 printMsg(rxMsg);
hudakz 16:a86f339d1c25 145 // Filtering performed by software:
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 146 if(rxMsg.id == RX_ID) { // about filtering performed by hardware see the comments in CANnucleo.cpp
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 147 rxMsg >> counter >> voltage; // extract data from the received CAN message (in same sequence as they were added)
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 148 pc.printf(" counter = %d\r\n", counter);
hudakz 28:dde6c4aef759 149 pc.printf(" voltage = %e V\r\n", voltage);
hudakz 29:9ae558ec888c 150 timer.start(); // insert transmission lag
hudakz 0:c5e5d0df6f2a 151 }
hudakz 0:c5e5d0df6f2a 152 }
hudakz 0:c5e5d0df6f2a 153 }
hudakz 0:c5e5d0df6f2a 154 }
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