OBD2 Interface Apalis

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The Apalis Ixora board, running Torizon OS, is well-equipped with built-in CAN interfaces, making it compatible with the OBD2 protocol that utilizes CAN. This setup allows for direct communication with vehicles using OBD2 over CAN, thanks to Torizon OS’s support for socketcan and can-utils.

However, for other OBD2 protocols such as SAE J1850M, ISO 9141-2, and ISO 14230-4, the Apalis Ixora board does not offer native support. To communicate using these protocols, you would likely need an external microcontroller or an OBD2 adapter like the ELM 327. These devices can translate the signals from these protocols into a format that the Apalis board can understand.

Regarding the use of UART RS232 connections on the Apalis Ixora board, they are not suitable for direct OBD2 communication. OBD2 primarily requires specific protocols that are not natively supported over UART. Therefore, an external microcontroller, such as the ELM 327, would be necessary to translate OBD signals to a format that the Apalis board can process effectively.

In summary, while the Apalis Ixora board can communicate with OBD2 systems using CAN, additional support for other OBD2 protocols will require external hardware like the ELM 327. The UART connections alone may not suffice for OBD2 communication without additional translation capabilities.

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