ARDEP - Automotive Rapid Development Platform #############################################

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ARDEP (A\ utomotive R\ apid DE\ velopment P\ latform) is an open-source hardware and software platform that simplifies automotive development. It combines a feature-rich development board with a robust Zephyr-based software framework, enabling you to build and deploy automotive applications quickly.

Whether you're prototyping a new automotive device or experimenting with diagnostics, ARDEP provides the tools and infrastructure you need.

Waypoints

• Documentation

  • Documentation <https://mercedes-benz.github.io/ardep/>_
  • Getting Started Guide <https://mercedes-benz.github.io/ardep/getting_started/index.html>_

• Hardware

  • Hardware documentation <https://mercedes-benz.github.io/ardep/boards/mercedes/ardep/doc/index.html>_
  • PowerIO Shield documentation <https://mercedes-benz.github.io/ardep/boards/shields/power_io_shield/doc/index.html>_
  • Hardware files <hardware/>_

• Software

  • UDS Library documentation <https://mercedes-benz.github.io/ardep/lib/uds/README.html>_
  • Sample documentation <https://mercedes-benz.github.io/ardep/samples/>_
  • Sample sources <samples/>_

• Project

  • Contributing guidelines <CONTRIBUTING.md>_
  • License <LICENSE>_

At a Glance

• Complete hardware solution - Ready-to-use development board with CAN, LIN and other common communication interfaces
• PowerIO Shield - Extended Power capabilities for 6 Outputs and 6 Inputs up to 48V and 3A per channel
• Automotive-ready software - Built-in UDS diagnostics (ISO 14229) and DFU firmware update support
• Proven foundation - Based on the reliable Zephyr RTOS with a large ecosystem
• Fast prototyping - Develop and iterate quickly without worrying about hardware integration

Key Features

Hardware

• Integrated development board - Open-source design with everything you need built-in
• Automotive communication - Onboard CAN and LIN transceivers (no external components needed)
• Debugger & programmer onboard - Integrated debugger and programmer with UART connection
• PowerIO Shield - Extended power capabilities with six 3A high-side switches at up to 48V
• Arduino headers - Compatible with a wide range of Arduino shields and accessories

Software & Framework

• Zephyr RTOS based - Built on the reliable, widely-adopted open-source Zephyr RTOS
• Automotive diagnostics - Built-in UDS support (ISO 14229) for professional diagnostics
• Firmware updates - Integrated DFU (Device Firmware Update) over UDS
• Modular architecture - Clean separation of concerns, designed for long-term maintainability
• Rich connectivity - CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C, UART and more with unified and easy-to-use APIs

Getting Started

Ready to dive in? Start with the Getting Started Guide <https://mercedes-benz.github.io/ardep/getting_started/index.html>_ for a comprehensive step-by-step introduction. You'll find sample projects and examples to help you get up and running quickly.

For detailed information on using ARDEP, API references, and troubleshooting, refer to the complete documentation <https://mercedes-benz.github.io/ardep/>_.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome and appreciated. Please see CONTRIBUTING.md <CONTRIBUTING.md>_ for guidelines and further information.

License

Copyright Mercedes-Benz AG

This project is licensed under the Apache 2.0 License <LICENSE>_.