Development of a Generic CAN Communication, Monitoring, and Diagnostic Tool PC Application (Python/C++-modular)

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Project description

CAN communication is widely used in mobile robotics to connect devices such as motor controllers, battery management systems (BMS) and other embedded components.

This internship focuses on developing a modular PC application adaptable to different CAN interfaces and devices, providing a unified solution for communication, real-time monitoring and system diagnostics.

Objective

Develop a configurable application supporting:

• CAN message transmission and reception
• Real-time visualization
• Data logging
• A diagnostic layer to monitor individual device statuses, detect communication errors and provide a system-wide overview
• Interactive plots and configurable dashboards to analyze device parameters and identify abnormal behavior

Required skills

• Proficiency in Python and C++
• Fundamental knowledge of CAN bus communication
• Experience in software development and modular architectures
• Familiarity with CAN interfaces, drivers and communication APIs
• Knowledge of CAN protocols and embedded systems
• Experience in data visualization and real-time data analysis
• Familiarity with graphical user interface development