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PiCAN-M NMEA 2000 HAT

Native NMEA 2000 for your Raspberry Pi.

Overview

The PiCAN-M HAT is the direct-mount alternative to the CX5106. It connects to the Raspberry Pi GPIO header and provides a native CAN bus interface for NMEA 2000 networks. Ideal for permanent helm installations where USB reliability is a concern. Includes a DB9 connector for direct backbone connection. Fully supported by d3kOS and SocketCAN.

Key Features
  • ✓ Direct GPIO mount — no USB required
  • ✓ Native CAN bus via SocketCAN
  • ✓ DB9 connector for NMEA 2000 backbone
  • ✓ Isolated CAN interface
  • ✓ Designed for Raspberry Pi 4B
  • ✓ Supported natively by d3kOS
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Approx. $89 USD

Available through authorised marine electronics dealers. Ask in the forum for a recommendation near you.

Compatible With
  • Raspberry Pi 4B
  • d3kOS v2.0 and later
  • Signal K via SocketCAN provider
  • All NMEA 2000 backbones
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