python-can

The python-can library provides controller area network support for Python, providing common abstractions to different hardware devices, and a suite of utilities for sending and receiving messages on a can bus.

python-can runs any where Python runs; from high powered computers with commercial can to usb devices right down to low powered devices running linux such as a BeagleBone or RaspberryPi.

More concretely, some example uses of the library:

• Passively logging what occurs on a can bus. For example monitoring a commercial vehicle using its OBD-II port.
• Testing of hardware that interacts via can. Modules found in modern cars, motocycles, boats, and even wheelchairs have had components tested from Python using this library.
• Prototyping new hardware modules or software algorithms in-the-loop. Easily interact with an existing bus.
• Creating virtual modules to prototype can bus communication.

Brief example of the library in action: connecting to a can bus, creating and sending a message:

.. literalinclude:: ../examples/send_one.py
    :language: python
    :linenos:

Contents:

.. toctree::
   :maxdepth: 2

   installation
   configuration
   api
   interfaces
   bin
   development
   history

Known Bugs

See the project bug tracker on github. Patches and pull requests very welcome!

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