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Windows CAN simulator and testing tool with GUI and CLI.

Project description

win_can_tool

A lightweight, Windows‑focused CAN message generator and simulation tool.

This project provides a simple GUI for sending repeating CAN messages using selectable profiles.
It is designed primarily for agricultural CANbus development, CDL gateway testing, bench simulations, and rapid prototyping.


⭐ Features

  • Clean Windows GUI (PyQt6)
  • Select CAN interface:
    • Virtual CAN (python-can built‑in virtual bus)
    • ValueCAN4 (verified)
  • Load prebuilt CAN message profiles
  • Live message editing (ID, DLC, hex bytes)
  • Adjustable send frequency
  • Console log for events and message prints
  • Light/Dark theme assets included

🖥️ Running the Application

Option 1 — Use the EXE (Recommended)

Download the latest release from GitHub:

win_can_tool.exe

Run it directly — no Python install required.


Option 2 — Run From Source

pip install -r requirements.txt
python -m win_can_tool.gui

🧩 Project Layout

win_can_tool/
  bus.py
  cli.py
  engine.py
  gui.py
  profiles.py
  version.py
assets/
  gui_dark.png
  gui_light.png
win_can_tool.ico

📦 Releases

Every tagged version automatically builds:

  • PyPI package
  • Windows EXE
  • CHANGELOG
  • GitHub Release with artifacts

Tag format:

v1.2.8

🤝 Contributing

See CONTRIBUTING.md for full guidelines.

🛠 Development Details

See DEVELOPMENT.md for deep-dive architecture and internals.

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