PiCAN 2 GPS Rev B V1.1
SK Pang Electronics Ltd
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2020
www.skpang.co.uk
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1.
Introduction
This PiCAN GPS board provides CAN-Bus capability for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 3. It
uses the Microchip MCP2515 CAN controller. CAN connections are made via 4 way
screw terminal plug. GPS is provided by a 66 channels MTK3339 chipset module. An
onboard battery holder for a CR1220 cell. The backup power is for the real time clock
and help to reduce fix time. The GPS module has built in patch antenna but an external
active antenna can also be use via the uFL connector.
Easy to install SocketCAN driver. Programming can be done in C or Python.
1.1.
Features
• CAN v2.0B at 1 Mb/s
• High speed SPI Interface (10 MHz)
• Standard and extended data and remote frames
• CAN connection via screw terminal
• 120Ω terminator ready
• Serial LCD ready
• LED indicator
• Four fixing holes, comply with Pi Hat standard
• SocketCAN driver, appears as can0 to application
• Interrupt RX on GPIO25
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MTK3339 chipset
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-165 dBm sensitivity, 10 Hz updates, 66 channels
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RTC battery holder
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Fix status LED
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On board patch antenna
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uFL connector for external active antenna
2.
Hardware Installation
Before installing the board make sure the Raspberry is switched off. Carefully align
the 40way connector on top of the Pi. Use spacer and screw (optional items) to secure
the board.
