Introducing the TKE Rover and TKE Driver
TKE Rover brings a new level of creativity to RC cars with groundbreaking wireless applications in CAN technology. It replicates real mobile machines and uses a sophisticated CAN bus configuration, enhanced by wireless CAN interfaces such as the Kvaser Air Bridge.
These interfaces enable seamless wireless connectivity between separate CAN bus lines, promoting bidirectional communication. This innovation extends the rover’s capabilities and opens doors to various applications, from wireless control systems to advanced diagnostics. In addition, the TKE Driver app uses the Kvaser BlackBird v2 CAN interface, which facilitates Wi-Fi data transfer between mobile machines and Android tablets. Together, these innovations demonstrate the transformative power of wireless technology in developing CAN communication.
Wireless Innovation of CAN Technology
TKE Rover exemplifies state-of-the-art wireless applications in CAN technology, functioning as a demonstration for radio-controlled (RC) cars. Furthermore, the TKE Rover features a CAN bus configuration mirroring real-world mobile machine implementations. This implemented CAN bus effectively controls the rover’s functionality. With the use of wireless CAN interfaces the functionality of the rover is extended creating new application possibilities. The TKE Rover CAN bus is extended wirelessly using Kvaser Air Bridge CAN interfaces. The interfaces connect two separate CAN-bus lines together wirelessly. Point-to-point radio link implements the wireless communication between the interfaces. The point-to-point radio link enables bi-directional communication between the CAN-bus lines.
The use of wireless design to extend and connect CAN bus lines together enables development of new types of innovative applications. This concept makes it possible to create wireless control systems, diagnostic tools, data tracking software and a variety of other applications.
Human Machine Interfaces
Developers created the TKE Driver app for Android tablets to wirelessly gather, process, and display CAN bus data from mobile machines. Using a Kvaser BlackBird v2 CAN interface, it facilitates data transfer. The app also includes a battery management module for displaying battery status. Establishing a Wi-Fi connection between the CAN interface and tablet enables seamless data exchange. It’s versatile, allowing the creation of various Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), diagnostic tools, and configuration utilities. Originally designed for driver training, it offers instructors and drivers identical information without compromising safety.
Wireless Integration and Real-World Applications
Wireless CAN interfaces significantly enhance the potential of CAN technology, thereby broadening its applications and capabilities. Moreover, this technology introduces a plethora of new and innovative applications by seamlessly connecting to traditional CAN bus communication networks. In the case of TKE Rover, it seamlessly integrates a complete CAN system and effortlessly receives data wirelessly through the utilization of the Kvaser Airbridge and Kvaser Blackbird. The Canedudev supplied rover integrates a complete CAN system and demonstrates TKE’s control system expertise. The TKE Driver application exemplifies wireless tech’s real-life use, enhancing project outcomes through innovation.
