CAN1.c and CAN2.c are a simple example of configuring a CAN network to transmit and receive data on a CAN network, and how to move information to and from CAN RAM message objects. Each C8051F040-TB CAN node is configured to send a message when it s P3.7 button is depressed/released, with a 0x11 to indicate the button is pushed, and 0x00 when released. Each node also has a message object configured to receive messages. The C8051 tests the received data and will turn on/off the target board s LED. When one target is loaded with CAN2.c and the other is loaded with CAN1.c, one target board s push-button will control the other target board s LED, establishing a simple control link via the CAN bus and can be observed directly on the target boards.
