A bit of history on can buss

[jclausen]

with the proliferation of electrical devices in vehicles came ever thicker wire bundles and more complex multiipole switches by which to control them. In 1985, Bosch provided a better idea to Mercedes the Controller Area Network bus system, (can). Instead of running power to each device from a central switch, this system, can, connected all devices, lights, window controls, power seats, to go to a single bus. Each device contained its own tiny computer. Each device recognized its own coded signal, telling it to switch it self on, each signal is assigned priority level to eliminate ambiguity.

[White94RX]

Thanks for the throwback to Body Electronics 1

[jclausen]

I had no idea exactly how it really started

[Nemolad]

Thank you.