The DriveSim-100 utilizes real-time control of the Instrument Cluster and Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS) to enable the monitoring of actual CAN bus communication data during driving simulations. It enhances user familiarity with CAN bus communication architectures and message patterns, serving as a scalable platform for testing and development in related automotive applications.
System / Hardware
Modules and Devices：
Cluster Module (or Ford Mustang Instrument Cluster
Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS) Module
Steering Wheel Controller (Logitech or PXN)
CAN Bus Communication and Control Unit
Dual-Channel CAN 2.0 A/B (CiA 303-1 DB9)
USB 2.0-to-CAN Interface
Cluster Control Module
AFS Control Module
12VDC/5A Power Supply
Software (Graphical User Interface)
Device Controller：
CAN Control and Configuration (Independently configurable per channel)
1.Real/Virtual Interface
2.Frame Format (Standard 11-Bit/Extended 29-Bit)
3.Bit Rate (125 ~ 1000 kbps)
Data Frame Editor：
Editable items include 22 physical and 26 virtual input sources.
High flexibility in editing detailed items of the CAN Data Frame.
Controller Input Mapping functionality.
Virtual Cluster：
Control Modes : Supports both physical controller input and fully virtual control
Real-time Display : Visualizes real-time data for 6 Gauges and 21 Indicators
Interactive Adjustment : Allows values to be modified via drag-and-drop interaction, with real-time synchronization to the Cluster
AFS Simulation Capabilities
1.Supports Class V/C/E/W Modes (ECE324-R123) 2.Real-time Monitoring : Displays headlamp status and Inward/Outward swivel angles 3.Weather Simulation : Switchable Dry/Wet conditions (specifically for Class W)
Physics Simulation : Configurable Road Resistance parameters for RPM/Speed attenuation
Data Frame Monitor：
Real-time Display : Includes details such as ID, FF, DIR, RTR, DLC, DAT (Hex), and DAT (ASCII)
Section View : Data inspection grouped by CAN ID
Data Logger : Supports CSV import/export
Add-ons (Optional)：
ZMQ-based IPC (Co-Simulation with other systems)
Control functionality for CanEduDev CAN Rover
