

Can module
KiCad: MCP2515 + MCP2551 SPI-to-CAN bus module with broken-out TX/RX pins
- Size
- 75 × 27.8 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 18
- Nets
- 23
- Pads
- 64
- Tracks, vias
- 155, 28
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
- Created
- 28 Sep 2026
- Updated
- 28 Sep 2026
Overview
Can module is an open-source printed circuit board by Madarakante, from the Madarakante/can-module repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 75 × 27.8 mm with 18 parts on 23 nets, routed with 155 tracks and 28 vias.
Its parts include 5 capacitors, 4 resistors, 3 connectors, 2 ICs and 1 diode.
Parts
18| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | .1uf | Capacitor_THT:C_Rect_L9.0mm_W3.4mm_P7.50mm_MKT | C4, C5 |
| 2 | 10k | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R2, R3 |
| 2 | 22pf | Capacitor_THT:C_Disc_D9.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C2, C3 |
| 2 | MountingHole | MountingHole:MountingHole_2.2mm_M2_DIN965_Pad | H1, H2 |
| 1 | 10uf | Capacitor_THT:CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.50mm | C1 |
| 1 | 120 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R1 |
| 1 | 1k | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R4 |
| 1 | 8Mhz | Crystal:Crystal_HC49-4H_Vertical | Y1 |
| 1 | Conn_01x02 | TerminalBlock_Phoenix:TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2-5.08_1x02_P5.08mm_Horizontal | J3 |
| 1 | Conn_01x05 | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x05_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | Conn_01x07 | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x07_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | LED | LED_THT:LED_D5.0mm | D1 |
| 1 | MCP2515-xSO | Package_DIP:DIP-18_W7.62mm_Socket | U1 |
| 1 | MCP2551-I-P | Package_DIP:DIP-8_W7.62mm_Socket | U2 |
Questions
How big is the Can module PCB?
It measures 75 × 27.8 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Can module use?
18 parts. 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 Can module KiCad files?
From the Madarakante/can-module repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is CAN module.kicad_pcb and its schematic CAN module.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Can module design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Madarakante before reusing the design.
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