WiCAN is a powerful ESP32-C3-based CAN adapter for car hacking and general CAN-bus development. It is available in two form factors, OBD-II and standard USB-CAN. The original firmware can use Wi-Fi or BLE to interface directly with RealDash, which allows you to create your own custom dashboards with stunning graphics. It is available for Android, iOS, and Windows 10. WiCAN connects to your existing Wi-Fi network and any device on that network, where it allows you to configure Wi-Fi and CAN settings through a built-in web interface. Both versions have a power-saving mode that detects when the voltage drops under 13 V or some other preset value. When this power-saving mode is engaged, WiCAN is capable of entering sleep mode, which drops current consumption below 1 mA.

WiCAN is a simple, ready-to-use solution for CAN-bus development and hacking. It accelerates development by providing vehicle-diagnostic APIs and libraries in various languages and for various operating systems. WiCAN works with a large array of pre-existing vehicle-diagnostic libraries, including RealDash, SavvyCAN, BUSmaster, python-can/SocketCA, and more. APIs are also available for LabView, C#, VB.Net, Delphi, and Python in case you’re writing your own software.

WiCAN-OBD

WiCAN-OBD will be of great interest to car enthusiasts and tinkers who want to modernize or customize the head-unit displays in their cars using RealDash. Check out some examples of the available graphic interfaces, which are supported by a robust collection of Manuals & Tutorials to get you started with RealDash.

Another great feature of WiCAN-OBD is its MQTT battery alerts. It can monitor your battery voltage and send an alert if that voltage drops under a set threshold. This feature is especially important for users who own multiple cars they do not use regularly.

WiCAN-USB

WiCAN-USB can be powered through USB or through a screw-terminal connector. The hardware and firmware is almost identical to WiCAN-OBD, but with an extended voltage range up to 36 V. Many of the projects we work on involve 12 V or 24 V trucks, and WiCAN-USB comes in handy when we need to monitor those trucks remotely, from the comfort of our desks, by configuring them to connect to Wi-Fi. And, thanks to its low cost, we don’t need to worry about breaking or losing it the WiCAN-USB device itself.

WiCAN-USB can also be used as a USB-to-CAN adapter when Wi-Fi connectivity is not available or when a hardwired connection is needed.

Web-CAN

WebCAN is a browser-based web application that allows you to send and receive CAN-bus data. It’s designed to run on any platform, including Android and iOS. WebCAN works over Wi-Fi or USB using websockets or the WebUSB API.

Features & Specifications

• Consumes less than 1 mA in battery-saving mode
• Screw-terminal connector input voltage from 7.5 V to 36 V
• Supports Firmware updates over Wi-Fi
• Supports CAN 2.0 A/B up to 1 Mbit/s
• Works with RealDash (based on "realdash 66")
• Supports SocketCAN and works with BUSMaster
• Supports TCP and UDP
• Wi-Fi can be used in AP or station mode
• Wi-Fi and CAN settings are configurable through a web interface
• Provides diode protection for the USB port

Comparisons

Support & Documentation

You can find our User Guide, software and open source hardware documentation in our GitHub repo.

Fulfillment & Logistics

After testing and packaging the production batch of WiCAN products, we will send them on to Crowd Supply’s fulfillment partner, Mouser Electronics, who will distribute them to backers worldwide. You can learn more about Crowd Supply’s fulfillment service under Ordering, Paying, and Shipping in their guide.

Risks & Challenges

The pandemic has resulted in many issues in terms of delayed work and supply shortages, and there is always the possibility of future lockdowns or issues with supply chains and shipping. However, we believe that we have mitigated the most significant risks by stocking critical components that we will need for an estimated first batch.