{"product_id":"kit-esp32-can-bus-vehicle-data-reader","title":"ESP32 CAN Bus Vehicle Data Reader Kit with ESP32 + LED","description":"\u003ch1\u003eESP32 CAN Bus Vehicle Data Reader Kit: Build Your Own Wireless Dashboard\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-5 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-18\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e CAN bus data extraction and WiFi dashboard display\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImagine pulling real-time RPM and vehicle speed straight from your car's OBD-II port and streaming it wirelessly to an OLED screen you built yourself. This kit puts automotive CAN bus technology directly into your hands, turning raw vehicle data into a sleek digital dashboard using the ESP32 and MCP2515 CAN controller. No more guessing what's happening under the bonnet — now you can code, read, and display it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll assemble a working OBD-II data reader that captures live RPM and speed PIDs from any OBD-II compliant vehicle, processes the CAN frames with the MCP2515, and pushes the values to a crisp 0.96-inch OLED display over the ESP32’s WiFi. The final build sits neatly on a breadboard, ready to plug into your car’s diagnostic port and start logging — a real IoT dashboard that moves with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecode standard OBD-II PIDs for RPM and vehicle speed using the MCP2515 CAN controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterface the MCP2515 with an ESP32 over SPI and handle CAN bus interrupts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransmit live sensor data via WiFi to a local web dashboard or a 0.96-inch OLED display\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterpret CAN frame structure and apply filter\/mask settings for specific vehicle messages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESP32 Dev Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMCP2515 CAN Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.96in OLED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7kΩ Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400-pt Breadboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM-M Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM-F Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicro USB Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intermediate project speaks directly to automotive enthusiasts and engineering students who want to break into vehicle IoT. If you're a B.Tech ECE or EEE student hunting for a Smart India Hackathon-ready concept, or a CBSE Class 12 student exploring mechatronics, this kit gives you a real car interface to experiment with. IIT, NIT, VIT, and BITS project labs often pick this combo for rapid prototyping in the connected vehicles domain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart by scanning the QR code inside the box to chat with the project-specific AI companion; if needed, WhatsApp our support team for a same-day reply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes this work with all car models?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt works with any OBD-II compliant vehicle (post-2000 petrol, post-2003 diesel) that uses standard CAN 11-bit or 29-bit identifiers. We've tested on Maruti, Hyundai, and Tata models common across India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I display data on a phone instead of the OLED?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the ESP32 can host a web server on its WiFi access point, so you can view RPM and speed live in any browser on your phone while connected to the ESP32's network.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs any soldering required?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo soldering is needed; the breadboard and jumper wires allow a fully pluggable build. You only need a laptop to program the ESP32 via the micro USB cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMCP2515 CAN controller reads OBD-II PIDs from vehicle. 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