BMW i3 CCS/charge port controller

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This is a very cheap CAN analizer. But I don't know if the format is compatible with savvy.
https://www.seeedstudio.com/USB-CAN-Ana ... -2888.html

The CAN BUS Analyzer Tool APGDT002 from Micrichip is more expensive but probably compatible. About 100€/$
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I'm thinking more along the lines of something non pc based. just connect two wires and press a button. logs to an sd card.
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I have one of these for exactly that , and its just a reprogrammed olimax board
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAN-Bus-Data ... SwuOZeAQA6
Its great for quick on the fly logging, quick sniffing. I normally just import it I to excel sheet I have so it can convert hex and work out values that are made up of multiple bytes. Admittedly I do prefer the kvaser leaf light and savvy now though.
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I wasn't sure how to put a video on so I have put a link to a vid of me trying to find the can cables.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/KksgtRfJR3v1NPRV7

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since it is an RHD the BDC will be on the left. The CAN BUS is also on the RND switch and instrument cluster. Twisted red and red / blue wire!
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Thanks 👍
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Any progress folks?
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Im sending a usb can device to Scott with an inductive pickup so he can do some logging with savvy can on his car when charging.
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Excellent. Much appreciated.
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paaa wrote: ↑Wed Mar 24, 2021 6:15 pm Im sending a usb can device to Scott with an inductive pickup so he can do some logging with savvy can on his car when charging.
Any news here?

I'm able to buy the device but offcourse i only want todo that if it makes sense :D
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Im hoping to test my setup on a few cars on work tomorrow, and then ship the unit to Scott on Thursday morning.
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paaa wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 6:47 pm Im hoping to test my setup on a few cars on work tomorrow, and then ship the unit to Scott on Thursday morning.
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Here is a general Design_Guide of what needs to be done by a CCS port. I do not know if it is of any help to you, but here it is.

http://tesla.o.auroraobjects.eu/Design_ ... V3_1_1.pdf
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paaa wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 6:47 pm Im hoping to test my setup on a few cars on work tomorrow, and then ship the unit to Scott on Thursday morning.
How's the Can gizmo going? Any luck yet?
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I shipped it last week , it should be arriving soon.The joys of Brexit
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Excellent news, thanks
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i think ive found it in the centre console

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Is this going to be enough access?
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The trick I’ve used in tight spots like that is to push a pin or needle into the wiring, then attach a clip to the bare needle sticking out. This should get you a signal without needing more than 10-20mm of wire access. Good luck and thank you!
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teach me how to run savvy can, i'll pull apart my i3 and go take some logs. I'm serious.
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vwbrady wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:57 pm teach me how to run savvy can, i'll pull apart my i3 and go take some logs. I'm serious.
Windows, Mac, or Linux? What interface are you using?

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vwbrady wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:57 pm teach me how to run savvy can, i'll pull apart my i3 and go take some logs. I'm serious.
If you have a arduino due:
viewtopic.php?t=1425

that gets your can interface out of the way!
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mdrobnak wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 10:54 pm
vwbrady wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:57 pm teach me how to run savvy can, i'll pull apart my i3 and go take some logs. I'm serious.
Windows, Mac, or Linux? What interface are you using?

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vwbrady wrote: ↑Sat Apr 24, 2021 2:11 pm
mdrobnak wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 10:54 pm
vwbrady wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:57 pm teach me how to run savvy can, i'll pull apart my i3 and go take some logs. I'm serious.
Windows, Mac, or Linux? What interface are you using?

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Just search YouTube for Savvycan. Collin has two or three tutorials
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