Developing an SAE J1939 application has traditionally required a substantial investment—not only in hardware and engineering time, but also in software. Commercial SAE J1939 protocol stacks are often expensive, frequently licensed per device, and in many cases remain closed-source. For students, hobbyists, researchers, startups, and even experienced engineers who simply…
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Choosing the Right Hardware for Embedded SAE J1939 Development
By Wilfried Voss on July 6, 2026
One of the first questions engineers ask when starting with SAE J1939 development is: “Which hardware platform should I use?” The good news is that there is no shortage of choices. Over the years I have worked with numerous embedded platforms, development environments, and operating systems. They all have their…
The CAN Bus Companion for Arduino and Raspberry Pi
By Copperhill Technologies on December 17, 2025
This book provides a hands-on introduction to Controller Area Network (CAN) bus technology through practical projects using the Arduino Uno and the Raspberry Pi 4. By working with readily available CAN bus interface modules, readers learn how to design, build, debug, and test CAN-based systems without the need for specialized…



