

CANect
A basic USB-to-CAN converter
- Size
- 60 × 33 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 24
- Nets
- 53
- Pads
- 129
- Tracks, vias
- 120, 0
- Pours
- 2
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
- Created
- 1 Jun 2026
- Updated
- 21 Oct 2026
Overview
CANect is an open-source printed circuit board by GmenezesSilva, from the GmenezesSilva/CANnect repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 60 × 33 mm with 24 parts on 53 nets, routed with 120 tracks and 0 vias.
It is built around the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8, SN65HVD230D and AMS1117-3.3, with the PESD2CAN,215-JSM among its other parts. Its parts include 6 capacitors, 6 resistors, 3 ICs and 2 connectors. It belongs with the ESP32 boards of this library.
Main components
4ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8
SMD,25.5x18mm-40℃~+85℃ -98.2dBm 2.4GHz 20.5dBm 355mA 3V~3.6V 95mA Bluetooth5.0 ESP32-S3 Chip On-board PCB Antenna UART、SPI、I2C、I2S、USB SMD,25.5x18mm WiFi Modules ROHSEspressif SystemsWiFi ModulesSN65HVD230D
SOIC-8-40℃~+85℃ 1 17mA 1Mbps 370uA 3V~3.6V CAN Transceiver Low-power mode、Wake-up function、ESD protection、Thermal shutdown protection、Bus fault protection、Hot-swap protection SOIC-8 CAN Transceivers ROHSTexas InstrumentsCAN TransceiversAMS1117-3.3
SOT-223-40℃~+125℃ 0.003%Vout 1 1.1V@(800mA) 15V 1A 3.3V 5mA 72dB@(120Hz) Fixed Over Current Protection、Short Circuit Protection、Thermal shutdown Positive SOT-223 Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators ROHSAdvanced Monolithic SystemsVoltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) RegulatorsPESD2CAN,215-JSM
SOT-23100nA 17pF 2 230W@8/20us 24V 30.5V 4A@8/20us 60V Bidirectional ESD IEC 61000-4-2 SOT-23 ESD and Surge Protection (TVS/ESD) ROHSJSMSEMIUncategorised
README
README.mdCANnect
Adaptador USB–CAN baseado no ESP32-S3, com firmware desenvolvido sobre o
ESP-IDF. O dispositivo recebe e transmite quadros CAN pela USB usando o
protocolo SLCAN, permitindo sua integração com ferramentas compatíveis, como o
python-can.
Recursos
- Interface USB CDC implementada com TinyUSB.
- Comunicação CAN pelo periférico TWAI do ESP32-S3.
- Quadros CAN clássicos com identificadores padrão (11 bits) e estendidos (29 bits), com até 8 bytes de dados.
- Comandos SLCAN para abrir e fechar o canal, configurar a taxa de transmissão e enviar quadros.
- Componentes separados para o adaptador CAN, a interface USB e o parser SLCAN.
O firmware não implementa CAN FD nem telemetria Wi-Fi. A taxa CAN inicial é de 500 kbit/s; o protocolo SLCAN também oferece estas opções: 10, 20, 50, 100, 125, 250, 500 e 800 kbit/s, além de 1 Mbit/s.
Estrutura do repositório
.
├── firmware/
│ ├── CANnect/ # Projeto ESP-IDF
│ │ ├── main/ # Inicialização e configuração do firmware
│ │ └── components/
│ │ ├── can_adapter/
│ │ ├── slcan_parser/
│ │ └── usb_adapter/
│ └── LICENSE # Licença do firmware
└── Hardware/
├── CANnect/ # Projeto da placa no KiCad
└── LICENSE # Licença do hardwareRequisitos
- ESP-IDF instalado e ambiente de desenvolvimento ativado, com suporte ao ESP32-S3 e ao driver TWAI On-Chip utilizado pelo projeto.
- Placa CANnect ou hardware compatível com ESP32-S3 e transceptor CAN externo.
- Cabo USB de dados.
As dependências do firmware são declaradas em
firmware/CANnect/main/idf_component.yml
e são gerenciadas pelo ESP-IDF Component Manager.
Compilar e gravar
Na raiz do repositório, com o ambiente do ESP-IDF ativado:
cd firmware/CANnect
idf.py set-target esp32s3
idf.py menuconfigNo menu CANnect, configure CAN TX GPIO e CAN RX GPIO de acordo com a
placa e com a ligação ao transceptor. Ajuste também CAN bitrate se necessário.
Os pinos começam sem configuração válida; o firmware não inicializa enquanto
eles não forem definidos.
Compile e grave a placa:
idf.py build
idf.py -p PORT flash monitorSubstitua PORT pela porta serial da placa, por exemplo /dev/ttyACM0 no Linux
ou COM3 no Windows. Para apenas compilar, execute idf.py build.
Uso via SLCAN
Depois de gravar o firmware, conecte a porta USB CDC a um aplicativo compatível com SLCAN. O parser aceita:
| Comando | Função |
|---|---|
O | Abre o canal CAN |
C | Fecha o canal CAN |
S0–S8 | Seleciona a taxa CAN, conforme a tabela abaixo |
t / T | Envia quadro com identificador padrão / estendido |
V, N, F | Consulta versão, número e status do adaptador |
| Comando | Taxa |
|---|---|
S0 | 10 kbit/s |
S1 | 20 kbit/s |
S2 | 50 kbit/s |
S3 | 100 kbit/s |
S4 | 125 kbit/s |
S5 | 250 kbit/s |
S6 | 500 kbit/s |
S7 | 800 kbit/s |
S8 | 1 Mbit/s |
Quadros recebidos no barramento são enviados pela USB em formato SLCAN quando o canal está aberto. A taxa escolhida também precisa ser suportada pelos demais dispositivos conectados ao barramento.
Licenças
- Firmware: MIT.
- Hardware: CERN-OHL-P v2.
Parts
24| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 120 | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R3, R6, R7, R8 |
| 3 | 100nF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C4, C7, C10 |
| 3 | Jumper_2_Open | Jumper:SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_RoundedPad1.0x1.5mm | BOOT1, ENABLE1, JP1 |
| 3 | VERM | LED_SMD:LED_0805_2012Metric | LD1, LD2, LD3 |
| 2 | 10uF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C3, C5 |
| 2 | 120R | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R4, R5 |
| 1 | 4.7uF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C1 |
| 1 | AMS1117-3.3 | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-223-3_TabPin2 | U5 |
| 1 | ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 | RF_Module:ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 | U2 |
| 1 | PESD2CAN_215 | PCM_SparkFun-Semiconductor-Standard:SOT23-3 | CR1 |
| 1 | SN65HVD230 | Package_SO:SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | U1 |
| 1 | Screw_Terminal_01x03 | TerminalBlock:TerminalBlock_MaiXu_MX126-5.0-03P_1x03_P5.00mm | J4 |
| 1 | USB3_A | Connector_USB:USB3_A_Receptacle_Wuerth_692122030100 | J2 |
Questions
How big is the CANect PCB?
It measures 60 × 33 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the CANect use?
24 parts, built around the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8, SN65HVD230D, AMS1117-3.3 and PESD2CAN,215-JSM. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.
Where can I download the CANect KiCad files?
From the GmenezesSilva/CANnect repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is Hardware/CANnect/.history/CANect.kicad_pcb and its schematic Hardware/CANnect/.history/CANect.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the CANect design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask GmenezesSilva before reusing the design.
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