Open kallisti5 opened 2 years ago
https://github.com/mjuhanne/OVMS-SWCAN seems to be what folks are talking about. Information is limited, but it sounds like swcan needs to be wired to the private GMLAN bus?
I plan on trying to fully remove my Onstar module at some point (and wiring the microphone to restore bluetooth microphone support) Guessing the OnStar module would have unrestricted GMLAN access?
I found some documentation of the OnStar connectors online from the Bolt EV... Looks like GMLAN low and high speed is readily available at the Onstar box...
SWCAN(Low speed GMLAN) is on pin 1 of the OBD2 connector.
SWCAN(Low speed GMLAN) is on pin 1 of the OBD2 connector.
I think in the Bolt EV you can't access the whole set of GMLAN commands however. There is a gateway between the OBD port and the ECU to prevent access to door lock control , etc.
First of all, you need swcan for car's wake up. And GM cars do not use gateways. What set of GMLAN commands you talking about?
First of all, you need swcan for car's wake up.
And GM cars do not use gateways. What set of GMLAN commands you talking about?
The Bolt might be different than the Volt. Check below:
https://www.chevybolt.org/threads/can-bus-commands-to-remote-start-the-bolt.33637/#post-544035
Either the Bolt is firewalling those specific messages if they come in over the OBD port (unlike the Volt), or the Bolt requires a few additional messages and I haven't figured out what they are yet.
Hello, I want to confirm that sending commands via SWcan located behind the mirror of the camera connector ( black wire : GND and green wire : SWCAN) works and can start air conditioning, heating, unlocking, locking, etc. Tried!
Hello, I want to confirm that sending commands via SWcan located behind the mirror of the camera connector ( black wire : GND and green wire : SWCAN) works and can start air conditioning, heating, unlocking, locking, etc. Tried!
Yup. The mirror and the OnStar module are two places you can get a hold of GMLAN not behind the OBD firewall on the Bolt EV.
Now... we just need to get a reliable source for the SWCAN module for the OVMS
I am willing to build SWCAN modules in the same way we do the KLINE modules today.
Just need a circuit design. Presumably the single SWCAN wire can be brought out onto the DB9 in the same way.
Regards, Mark
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Hello, I want to confirm that sending commands via SWcan located behind the mirror of the camera connector ( black wire : GND and green wire : SWCAN) works and can start air conditioning, heating, unlocking, locking, etc. Tried!
Yup. The mirror and the OnStar module are two places you can get a hold of GMLAN not behind the OBD firewall on the Bolt EV.
Now... we just need to get a reliable source for the SWCAN module for the OVMS
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I made my own module with esp32 and sim800l, which communicates via mqtt with my Home assistant server. The space under the camera cover is large and everything fits normally. I'm wondering if there is information on the swcan bus about SOC, temperature, remaining distance, etc. . My idea is if only the SWcan bus can be used. I also see that there is information from the GPS data, but I don't know how to decode it?
@markwj I'd love a SWCAN module for OVMS. The only reference I see is this one: https://github.com/mjuhanne/OVMS-SWCAN
However, it is oddly a 4 layer board, and only includes gerbers :-(
@Msbog have you published any of the source or hardware for your creation anywhere? I'd imagine a lot of people would be interested.
@markwj I'd love a SWCAN module for OVMS. The only reference I see is this one: https://github.com/mjuhanne/OVMS-SWCAN
However, it is oddly a 4 layer board, and only includes gerbers :-(
There is a PDF schematic there. Doesn't sound overly complicated to simplify this and do it the same way as the K-Line board. But are we sure there is sufficient quantity for this to make it worthwhile? Has anybody looked at SWCAN on the Bolt-EV?
I wanted to look at SWCAN on the Bolt EV which is why I wanted one :-)
Regarding the SWCAN board, given component vs board manufacturing cost, it seems simplest to combine this with the existing k-line option board, to produce a new ‘combo’ option board containing both K-line and SWCAN (DIP switch selectable one or the other, not both).
We are currently working on the design of this board, and discussions are ongoing on the developers mailing list.
Regarding the SWCAN board, given component vs board manufacturing cost, it seems simplest to combine this with the existing k-line option board, to produce a new ‘combo’ option board containing both K-line and SWCAN (DIP switch selectable one or the other, not both).
We are currently working on the design of this board, and discussions are ongoing on the developers mailing list.
Is there any updates on this board? I really like my OVMS, but on volt it is not much fun :)
Yeah, i'd love a combined swcan + k-line board. Hell, just open source the design and i'll manufacture it myself. I ended up pulling OVMS out of my car because it was lacking a lot of functionality without the add-on board
Status update: Some prototype boards are being produced now so we can start to work on firmware support and confirm the design. The board provides K-line, SWCAN, and high speed CAN, software selectable.
Do you want a Holden Volt tester?
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Status update: Some prototype boards are being produced now so we can start to work on firmware support and confirm the design. The board provides K-line, SWCAN, and high speed CAN, software selectable.
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@markwj i'd be available to test on a 2019 Bolt EV (and would even toss some money in for it)
As of my latest changes, here's the BoltEV during Level 2 charging:
I (3550249) ovms-server-v3: Transmit all metrics
I (3550249) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/m/egpio/input=0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
I (3550249) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/m/egpio/output=3,4,5,6,7,8,9
I (3550249) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/m/freeram=3480512
I (3550249) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/m/hardware=OVMS WIFI BLE BT cores=2 rev=ESP32/3; MODEM SIM7600
I (3550249) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/m/monotonic=3547
I (3550249) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/m/net/mdm/iccid=XXXXXXREMOVED
I (3550249) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/m/net/mdm/mode=LTE,Online
I (3550249) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/m/net/mdm/model=LE20B03SIM7600M21-A
I (3550259) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/m/net/mdm/netreg=NotRegistered
I (3550259) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/m/net/mdm/network=AT&T Hologram
I (3550259) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/m/net/mdm/sq=0
I (3550259) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/m/net/provider=XXX
I (3550259) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/m/net/sq=-77
I (3550259) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/m/net/type=wifi
I (3550259) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/m/net/wifi/network=xxx
I (3550259) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/m/net/wifi/sq=-76.7
I (3550259) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/m/tasks=17
I (3550259) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/m/time/utc=1669497042
I (3550259) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/m/version=3.3.003-156-g2b63300f/ota_1/edge (build idf v3.3.4-849-g6e214dc335 Nov 26 2022 10:54:44)
I (3550259) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/s/v2/connected=yes
I (3550259) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/s/v2/peers=0
I (3550259) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/s/v3/connected=yes
I (3550259) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/s/v3/peers=0
I (3550259) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/b/12v/voltage=13.8
I (3550269) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/b/12v/voltage/ref=12.6
I (3550269) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/b/c/temp=15,15,16,18,16,15
I (3550269) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/b/c/temp/alert=0,0,0,0,0,0
I (3550269) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/b/c/temp/dev/max=-0.83,-0.83,0.17,2.17,0.17,-0.83
I (3550269) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/b/c/temp/max=15,15,16,18,16,15
I (3550279) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/b/c/temp/min=15,15,16,18,16,15
I (3550279) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/b/consumption=0
I (3550279) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/b/p/temp/avg=15.83
I (3550279) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/b/p/temp/max=18
I (3550279) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/b/p/temp/min=15
I (3550279) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/b/p/temp/stddev=1.07
I (3550279) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/b/p/temp/stddev/max=1.07
I (3550279) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/b/p/voltage/stddev/max=0
I (3550279) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/b/range/ideal=345
I (3550289) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/b/soc=83
I (3550289) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/b/temp=16
I (3550289) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/b/voltage=382.2
I (3550289) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/c/charging=yes
I (3550289) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/c/climit=32
I (3550289) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/c/current=30
I (3550289) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/c/kwh=10
I (3550289) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/c/mode=standard
I (3550289) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/c/pilot=yes
I (3550289) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/c/state=charging
I (3550289) ovms-server-v3: Tx metric ovms/bolt/metric/v/c/substate=onrequest
W (3550489) websocket: WebSocketHandler[0x3f82b89c]: job queue overflow detected
W (3550489) websocket: WebSocketHandler[0x3f82b89c]: job queue overflow resolved, 28 drops
Overall that seems "sane" for level 2. I know DCFC isn't detected correctly for some reason, so that's a big improvement that I need to work on more.
Hi, is there any updates on this? Almost a year passed.
Hi, is there any updates on this? Almost a year passed.
We identified two SPI CAN driver ICs that could support our new expansion board's requirements, but both have been subject to extreme chip shortages (as have many higher-end automotive chips). Distributors were quoting lead times of 2024 or later, and what few chips were on the market were 100 times the normal price and likely fake/faulty anyway.
Thankfully, that seems to be resolving now. The MCP2517fd is now available in small quantities, and that is the older obsolete version of the MCP2518fd that we had identified as one of the options. But both are pin compatible, and probably close to software driver compatible as well. The other (better, imho) alternative is TCAN4551 or TCAN4550, but those are still not reliably available (expecting some versions in summer 2023, but normal availability unlikely until summer 2024).
So, we are building prototypes around MCP2517fd, and we will see if that can meet our needs. Most distributors are showing wider availability now, and production quantity late summer/autumn 2023.
@markwj if you share the PCB, I can try building one myself. I'm afraid i'm going to be getting rid of the Bolt EV at some point in the next few months... so my time to debug / test is short.
@markwj if you share the PCB, I can try building one myself. I'm afraid i'm going to be getting rid of the Bolt EV at some point in the next few months... so my time to debug / test is short.
Prototype design schematic attached. The idea is to unify all our expansion options (K-Line, SWCAN, CAN4, etc) into one board. As we have only two full GPIOs (plus a few spare expansion ones), we would use 74HTC4052 chips to switch between expansion options (only one being usable at any one time, but software switchable).
OVMS_Unified_Expansion_Prototype.pdf
Design is not finalised, but used for prototype boards only at the moment.
@markwj I am a software developer and Bolt EUV owner, so I'd love to help with testing this and possibly a few minor development tasks. I just signed up for the developer mailing list.
So this board: https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/SWCAN_adapter_for_OVMS_b002c070.html doesn't work?
So this board: https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/SWCAN_adapter_for_OVMS_b002c070.html doesn't work?
Works (as of Nov 24, 2022) with this fix https://github.com/kssmll/Open-Vehicle-Monitoring-System-3/commit/e278043f148742d941c157ed0e0f2c4cf56997a2 https://github.com/kssmll/ovms-swcan-board
Nice!
Noob question: how can I change OVMS this lines? Can't find a file edit option in OVMS. Just got my OVMS for a week and also bought the SWCAN adapter.
Where have you got SWCAN from?
Sorry, bought should be: build The SWCAN adapter is built by PCBWAY. I'm unsure if this works. The minimum order quantity is 5, so I have 4 boards left.
Sorry, bought should be: build
The SWCAN adapter is built by PCBWAY.
I'm unsure if this works.
The minimum order quantity is 5, so I have 4 boards left.
Where are you located, can you sell me one?
Netherlands, selling is no problem. Still not sure if the board is working. Hopefully @kssmll or someone else can tell me how i can change the code.
Netherlands, selling is no problem. Still not sure if the board is working. Hopefully @kssmll or someone else can tell me how i can change the code.
You need to build your own configuration with the swcan module enabled (check swcan in configuration). See help for developers. Also, the code for your car must be use the swcan module. See Chevorlet Volt for example. Now swcan compilation is broken, so you need the fix from my fork.
Netherlands, selling is no problem. Still not sure if the board is working. Hopefully @kssmll or someone else can tell me how i can change the code.
You need to build your own configuration with the swcan module enabled (check swcan in configuration). See help for developers. Also, the code for your car must be use the swcan module. See Chevorlet Volt for example. Now swcan compilation is broken, so you need the fix from my fork.
Can somebody help me with that? So a firmware file with SWCAN enabled and script changes? I will test the changes ;-)
Just got a file form @kssmll (many thanks) Look very good!
Now I can:
Not working:
If someone interested, contact me: i n f o @ b u i t e r o n l i n e . n l I have 4 left
If someone interested, contact me: i n f o @ b u i t e r o n l i n e . n l I have 4 left
Sent an email to you. Btw, remind, does your car has onstar?
Any updates on this? I just went through the experience of GMs app locking important functions behind a paywall and I want to replace everything. If there is a functional board for the Bolt EV, I'd be keenly interested in getting OVMS set up and working.
I got the board from ibusol, just ordered the rest of the kit for my 2017 bolt ev. Once I have it and start wrapping my head around this I will post an update.
Sorry, I can't be any more help on this one (Bolt EV has been sold). I definitely don't need my OVMS for my new vehicle (Rivian makes great software :wink: )
Good luck!
Only 1 SWCAN unit available. For me: no reason to post something, it just works.
@brocktice
2017 bolt ev
Which kit did you order? And from what vendor?
@IBUSOL
Just got a file form @kssmll (many thanks) Look very good!
Did you have to modify the OVMS hardware or cabling?
Last print is also sold. No SWCAN units left anymore.
Just bought an Ampera-e, would love to make it more connected! What is the current status, how useful is OVMS for the Ampera-e (Bolt) at the moment?
I'm not sure of the details to set this up.. but the Bolt EV is need of the swcan? The ODB2 port goes to "sleep" after a while and doesn't respond to commands.