Foundation in Connected Cars - Kickstart your journey
with Connected Vehicle: CAN data to Cloud
Build a Mini CAN-to-Cloud Telematics Demo in a Few Hours
BONUS: Each participant gets their own IndusBoard COIN (worth ₹1749) to take home, after the training–so they can develop more such exciting projects.
Date: 10 Jan-2026 | Duration: 3 Hours (10.30 am to 1.30 pm)
Venue: Messe Global Convention Center | Pune | India
₹1,999
(In addition to the above, more time may be allocated by instructors for participants who want to do a detailed study and Q&A)
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Modern vehicles are basically computers on wheels. They generate real-time data (speed, temperature, throttle, fuel, etc.) on a network called CAN Bus — and a gateway pushes selected data to the cloud for dashboards, diagnostics, and fleet tracking.
In this hands-on workshop, you will build a mini Connected Vehicle simulation that mirrors how real telematics works:
ECU Simulator → CAN Bus → IndusBoard V2 Gateway → Cloud Dashboard
By the end, you’ll have a working live dashboard showing vehicle telemetry streaming in real time.
Hrishikesh Kamat
CEO, Shalaka Connected Devices
What You’ll Build
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A live Connected Vehicle demo where:
• An ECU simulator generates vehicle signals (speed, fuel, coolant temp, throttle)
• Signals travel over a CAN network
• IndusBoard V2 acts as a gateway and publishes data to the cloud
• A cloud dashboard shows live graphs and gauges
This is the same foundation used in:
• Telematics systems (fleet tracking)
• EV dashboards + apps
• Vehicle diagnostics + service tools
• Predictive maintenance pipelines
Who Should Attend?
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This is perfect for:
• Engineering students who want a real portfolio project
• Embedded / IoT developers entering automotive
• Professionals wanting a hands-on CAN + IoT gateway demo
• Anyone curious about “how connected vehicles actually work”
You don’t need deep automotive experience — we’ll build it step-by-step.
What Will You Get to Learn?
- By the end, you’ll understand and actually implement:
- CAN basics (frames, IDs, priority, why it’s used in vehicles)
- How vehicle ECUs “broadcast” signals on a CAN network
- How a Gateway ECU works (receive → decode → uplink)
- How to publish telemetry to the cloud using MQTT
- How to create a live vehicle dashboard
Workshop Highlights
- Build a complete end-to-end system (not just theory)
- See live speed/fuel/temp graphs like a real telematics product
- Learn the “vehicle data pipeline” mindset (ECU → CAN → Gateway → Cloud)
- Great for portfolios, demos, and interviews
- You take home the architecture + code flow you can extend later
Quick Agenda
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1. Connected Vehicle Overview (how it works in real cars)
2. CAN Bus Basics (simple explanation + key concepts)
3. Build a CAN Data Sender ECU (simulated vehicle signals)
4. Build the IndusBoard V2 CAN Receiver / Gateway
5. Decode signals and publish to cloud via MQTT
6. Create a ThingsBoard live dashboard (speed, fuel, temp, throttle)
7. Demo scenarios: “city drive”, “highway cruise”, “overheat fault”, etc.
What Participants Get
- A working Connected Vehicle understanding
- Dashboard + telemetry pipeline understanding
- Reference architecture for future projects:
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◦ fleet dashboards
◦ EV dashboards
◦ diagnostics tools
◦ industrial CAN gateway products
Hardware Used
- IndusBoard V2 (Gateway + Wi-Fi + MQTT)
- Arduino (Vehicle ECU simulator)
- CAN module(s) (MCP2515)
- CAN wiring + USB cables
- Cloud dashboard (ThingsBoard)
Optional “Next-Level” Extensions (Post-Workshop)
- If you want to take it further, you can upgrade this into:
- Fault codes + alerts (check engine style)
- More signals (battery voltage, SOC, odometer)
- “Publish only on change” logic (gateway hygiene)
- Logging + playback (vehicle data recorder)
- "Hrishikesh Kamat is a technology entrepreneur, innovator, and mentor with a deep passion for IoT, Industrial IoT (IIoT), and bridging the gap between academia and industry. With over a decade of experience, Hrishikesh has worked extensively in developing IoT-driven solutions and building ecosystems for technological growth. As the founder of Shalaka Connected Devices LLP, he has led multiple teams in creating smart embedded solutions for industries, focusing on automation, connectivity, and real-world applications of IoT. He actively partners with industries to develop IIoT roadmaps aligned with Industrie 4.0, helping companies integrate smart manufacturing, predictive maintenance, and connected solutions. A frequent speaker, mentor, and thought leader, Hrishikesh is dedicated to empowering the next generation of engineers with practical knowledge and industry-ready expertise"