OpenXC Message Format Specification
Version: v0.8.0
This specification is a part of the OpenXC platform.
An OpenXC vehicle interface sends generic vehicle data over one or more output
interfaces (e.g. USB or Bluetooth) as JSON or Protocol Buffers (protobuf).
JSON
The JSON format is the most flexible and easiest to use. The format is fully
specified in the JSON.mkd file in this repository.
a more flexible option than binary, but is less compact and
therefore takes more bandwidth and processing power.
The JSON format is best for most developers, as it is fairly efficient and very
flexible.
Binary (Protocol Buffers)
The binary format is encoded using Google Protocol
Buffers. The format is specified in the
file openxc.proto. The descriptions of the messages can be foud
in the JSON specs - the binary format mirrors this.
The binary messages are published by the VI using the standard length-delimited
method (any protobuf library should support this).
The binary format is best if you need to maximize the amount of data that can be
sent from the VI, trading off flexibility for efficiency.
Trace File Format
An OpenXC vehicle trace file is a plaintext file that contains JSON objects,
separated by newlines (which may be either \r\n
or \n
, depending on the
platform the trace file was recorded).
The first line may be a metadata object, although this is optional:
{"metadata": {
"version": "v3.0",
"vehicle_interface_id": "7ABF",
"vehicle": {
"make": "Ford",
"model": "Mustang",
"trim": "V6 Premium",
"year": 2013
},
"description": "highway drive to work",
"driver_name": "TJ Giuli",
"vehicle_id": "17N1039247929"
}
The following lines are OpenXC messages with a timestamp
field added, e.g.:
{"timestamp": 1385133351.285525, "name": "steering_wheel_angle", "value": 45}
The timestamp is in UNIX time
(i.e. seconds since the UNIX epoch, 00:00:00 UTC, 1/1/1970).
Official Signals
These signal names are a part of the OpenXC specification, although some
manufacturers may support custom message names.
Note: When compiling for platforms using Bluetooth LE, all signals below will have frequencies of 0.5 Hz due to bandwidth limitations.
- steering_wheel_angle
- numerical, -600 to +600 degrees
- 10Hz
- torque_at_transmission
- numerical, -500 to 1500 Nm
- 10Hz
- engine_speed
- numerical, 0 to 16382 RPM
- 10Hz
- vehicle_speed
- numerical, 0 to 655 km/h (this will be positive even if going in reverse
as it's not a velocity, although you can use the gear status to figure out
direction)
- 10Hz
- accelerator_pedal_position
- parking_brake_status
- boolean, (true == brake engaged)
- 1Hz, but sent immediately on change
- brake_pedal_status
- boolean (True == pedal pressed)
- 1Hz, but sent immediately on change
- transmission_gear_position
- states: first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth,
ninth, tenth, reverse, neutral
- 1Hz, but sent immediately on change
- gear_lever_position
- states: neutral, park, reverse, drive, sport, low, first, second, third,
fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth
- 1Hz, but sent immediately on change
- odometer
- Numerical, km
0 to 16777214.000 km, with about .2m resolution
- 10Hz
- ignition_status
- states: off, accessory, run, start
- 1Hz, but sent immediately on change
- fuel_level
- fuel_consumed_since_restart
- numerical, 0 - 4294967295.0 L (this goes to 0 every time the vehicle
restarts, like a trip meter)
- 10Hz
- door_status
- Value is State: driver, passenger, rear_left, rear_right.
- Event is boolean: true == ajar
- 1Hz, but sent immediately on change
- headlamp_status
- boolean, true is on
- 1Hz, but sent immediately on change
- high_beam_status
- boolean, true is on
- 1Hz, but sent immediately on change
- windshield_wiper_status
- boolean, true is on
- 1Hz, but sent immediately on change
- latitude
- numerical, -89.0 to 89.0 degrees with standard GPS accuracy
- 1Hz
- longitude
- numerical, -179.0 to 179.0 degrees with standard GPS accuracy
- 1Hz
- button_event
- Value is State: left, right, up, down, ok.
- Event is State: idle, pressed, released, held_short, held_long, stuck
- (The buttons this message refer to are highly dependent on the specific vehicle, but if it's supported, try the steering wheel buttons.)
Signals from Diagnostic Messages
This set of signals is often retreived from OBD-II requests. The units can be
found in the OBD-II standard.
- engine_load
- engine_coolant_temperature
- barometric_pressure
- commanded_throttle_position
- throttle_position
- fuel_level
- intake_air_temperature
- intake_manifold_pressure
- running_time
- fuel_pressure
- mass_airflow
- accelerator_pedal_position
- ethanol_fuel_percentage
- engine_oil_temperature
- engine_torque
License
Copyright (c) 2012-2021 Ford Motor Company
Licensed under the BSD license.