CAN Cables

[Mike Copioli]

Originally Posted by Bryscus

I'm at a loss to understand how twisted pair helps you when CAN doesn't use a differential pair and 5e isn't shielded...

- Bryce

CAN does measure the voltage difference between CAN high and CAN low, this is why it is used in HIGH noise environments such as automobiles.

[eStop Robotics]

The decision is often...buy it or build it?

Given the limited amount of programming and development time during the robot build portion of the FRC season, it makes sense to focus on the implementation of CAN in a robot design rather than spending time fabricating cables.

Building CAN cables is not rocket science but it is one more thing to do on a long list of tasks in a typical robot build.

If you decide to build it...see the Texas Instruments website for Stellaris Jaguar CAN information.

If you decide to buy it...see the eStop Robotics website for CAN cables inclduing a CAN Starter Pack.

Either approach will give you access to the advantages and features of a CAN enabled FRC robot.

[Mike Copioli]

Good advice you may also visit:

http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-0967.htm
http://www.crosstheroadelectronics.com/Cable.html

Andymark has a do it yourself kit, CTRE has both premade and do it yourself along with a video on how to assemble your own cables.