This code visualizes arrows on a LED Matrix that is installed in the driving simulator of the Reutlingen University of applied Science. Navigation messages are read from the CAN-Bus and the corresponding arrow visualization is shown. The mindset of the project is to imagine future developments in the automotive industry.

in other words: Navigation message: Turn right Visualization: Animate arrows right

Animation can be adjusted based on how far the turn is away form the current position of the car.

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The Code runs on a Arduino 4.0 Teensy. It coordinates 1536 LEDs. The IDE provided by Arduino is recommended for use. It can be downloaded from the Arduino website (https://www.arduino.cc/en/software). The required library for reading the CAN messages is is part of the repo (seeed_arduino_can_lib_for_driving_sim.zip) and must be integrated in the following way. In the IDE under Sketch > Include library > Add .ZIP library. To install a modified Sketch on the Arduino, the computer must be connected to the Arduino via a USB cable.