> >What I want to do is to send and recive data between the PICs.
> >One PIC will act as a 'master' and transmit/recive data to/from the
others.
> >Hardware-wise I will copy the schematic from MCHIP appnote AN247
> Sounds good so far!

My raw input voltage from the tramsformer and bridge is 24-30vDC.
That should be used directly for the CAN-bus, or would it be better to
regulate it to 24vDC with a 7824 first? (AN247 doesnt seems to have
it regulated) Maybe less interferance?


> >Where do I start software-wise? I really could use some simple code
> >if you can share? (Preferably in MPLAB C18 since I will DL the demo
> >and try to learn C)
> There are a few places at MChip for help with this. A full suite of
> CAN routines in PIC18C can be found in AN738. I only play in MPASM so
> I cannot tell you how well they work.

> >Does this mean that the CAN-bus stuff in the PIC is basically
> >useless unless u write a protocol for it?
> Not really. An HLP becomes more important as your system gets more
> complex. What you describe here shouldn't have any worries.
> CAN messages have an 11 or 29 bit identifier. How you use those bits
> to get organized and initiate exchanges are the very basics of what
> a Higher Level Protocol does. I'd suggest setting all nodes to receive all
> messages, then work your way up from there.
>
> Have Fun,
> Lyle

Ok AN738 is a good place to start chewing away it seems. Thanxs
(i have a feeling ill be back (w more questions) as Arnold says ;)

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