CAN/I2C Activity Board Pro

The CAN/I2C Activity Board Pro is a multi-sensor development board that provides a rich set of CAN and I2C target devices for the Komodo CAN Duo Interface and Aardvark I2C/SPI Host Adapter. With an onboard DAC, ADC, 3-axis accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital thermometer, 2-axis joystick, port expanders, and a 2x8 LCD display, the board delivers realistic sensor data and actuator feedback for CAN and I2C protocol development and testing.

On-Board Target Devices

The Activity Board Pro creates interactive test scenarios that are impossible with simple loopback connections. CAN-connected sensors (joystick, ADC) generate real-world variable data that the Komodo GUI Software and Data Center Software can capture and decode, while I2C-connected sensors (accelerometer, temperature, light) provide live measurement data for Aardvark API scripts. The onboard LCD provides visual feedback during development, displaying data written via I2C by the host adapter.

Use Cases

• CAN ECU simulation: Generate realistic CAN messages from sensor inputs (joystick position, ADC readings) to test gateway firmware and ECU response logic.
• I2C sensor bring-up: Read temperature, light, and acceleration data from known-good I2C sensors to validate host adapter configuration and API scripts.
• Multi-protocol testing: Exercise both CAN and I2C buses simultaneously using the Komodo and Aardvark together on a single board.
• Training and demos: Provide hands-on multi-protocol workshops with real sensor data and visual LCD feedback.

Watch the Total Phase CAN Activity Board Pro introduction

Example code is provided in C, C#, Python, .NET, VB.NET, and VB6. GSAS Micro Systems supplies the CAN/I2C Activity Board Pro alongside the Komodo CAN Duo for automotive and industrial CAN development teams across India.