Welcome to the CAN2Cluster project. It is an Arduino based CAN-Bus system for controlling Automotive Dashboard Instrument Clusters. This version is ready to interface with a 2007-2009 Ford Mustang (six gauge) instrument cluster. Adaptation to other CAN-Bus controlled dashboards should be possible by end-user development of the Arduino firmware.
- Thomas B. (@thomastech, Project Creator)
- YOUR Name Here. Contribute to the project and join the cluster hacking team.
- Arduino MEGA2560 R3.
- MCP2515/TJA1050 CAN-Bus Modules (2 pcs, for HS & MS CAN-Bus Ports).
- See PartsList.md for more details.
CAN2Cluster is a interactive desktop display that is best described as a car lover's art piece. It uses a Ford Mustang instrument cluster that has a two channel CAN-Bus communication port for control. Low cost Arduino hardware with CAN-Bus is used to animate the instrument cluster's gauges and warning lights.
There's some interesting features too. An MP3 Audio Player is used to create the sounds of a revving V8 motor that is synced to the dashboard's gauges and indicator lights.
For realism, an automobile ignition key is used to "start" the engine. There's also a hand-held IR remote that can control a dozen different functions. Plus serial terminal host access allows the user to manually control the gauges and indicators.
The Arduino code could be adapted by the end-user to support a variety of applications. For example:
- Automobile Instrument Cluster Tester.
- Animated dashboard display for education, art, or entertainment.
- Dashboard for Race Gaming Cockpit.
Build information can be found in the Mustang Instrument Cluster Project blog (pdf file). Please see the Mustang_Cluster_Build_Log.pdf file.
There are several 3D printed parts used in the display piece. The STL files for these parts are available in the STL_3D-Print_Files.zip package. The file names hint at the part's description. Assembly instructions are not available, so use at your own discretion.
Introduction Video
Demo (Part 1) Video
Demo (Part 2) Video
Sourceforge Ford CAN-Bus: https://sourceforge.net/p/ecu/wiki/canbus/
CANBus, CANBuss, CAN-Buss, OBD, OBD2, OBDII