MCP2515 CAN Bus Module - 5V SPI Interface Controller Board With 120 Ohm Resistors

About This Product

Hey electronics enthusiasts and DIY makers! If you're working on projects that need CAN bus communication, this little MCP2515 module is about to become your new best friend. This compact board (about 1.57x1.1 inches) handles CAN V2.0B specification with communication speeds up to 1Mb/S - seriously fast for most projects. It operates on 5V power and uses SPI interface protocol, making it super easy to connect to Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other microcontrollers. The built-in 120 ohm termination resistors are a nice touch - they handle impedance matching to ensure solid data transmission over longer distances without signal radiation issues. The operating temperature range from -40??C to +85??C means this thing can handle pretty much any environment you throw at it. The PCB itself is 22x11mm, so it's compact enough for even the tightest project enclosures. Setting it up is straightforward if you're familiar with SPI communication - just connect power, ground, and the SPI pins, then you're ready to start sending and receiving CAN messages. Whether you're building automotive diagnostics tools, industrial monitoring systems, robotics projects, or any application that needs reliable serial communication, this module delivers professional performance at a hobbyist price. The build quality is solid for the cost, and it comes with everything you need to get started (though you'll need to add your own header pins if you want to plug it into a breadboard). It's one of those components that seems specialized until you realize how many cool projects can benefit from CAN bus capabilities. Perfect for students, hobbyists, or professionals looking to add robust communication to their electronic designs!