# Welcome to Kanzentrale **Kanzentrale** ("CAN Central") is my personal research hub focused on modern automotive electronics and protocols. I explore, reverse engineer, and document how these systems really work! From CAN signals to complete feature sets and share tools, guides, and insights with the community. It started with: > _"How does this system actually work?"_ > "My car is on an old platform no longer developed?, fine I will do it myself" I plan on expanding the site over the next few months, with more write ups, demos and video links! --- ## Current Research Highlights ### [[BAP Protocol Overview]] The most complete BAP reverse engineering effort available: - Full protocol specification with frame examples - Cross-platform analysis (PQ and MQB variants) - Tools for decoding, simulation, and testing (Coming soon) - Bench and in-vehicle testing - [Github Repo](https://github.com/MIGINC/BAP_RE) --- ### [[MIB2 STD PQ Reverse Engineering]] This project [hackaday.io](https://hackaday.io/project/203094-mib2-std-pq-reverse-engineering) aims to unlock the hidden MQB features, fixing bugs, and injecting custom logic - Interface with the DSI (Device Service Interface) - Update the HMI state from external tools - Patch known PQ firmware bugs - Create a modular framework for future feature expansion --- ### [[TRW450 Reverse Engineering Writeup]] Write up on the firmware patch I released allowing TRW450 ABS units to all allow adaptive cruise control coded. - Technical breakdown of TRW ACC firmware patch - Checksum details - [Github Repo](https://github.com/MIGINC/TRW450-Unlock) --- ## Who This Site Is For ### Automotive Enthusiasts _"I want to understand how my car’s systems work."_ - From CAN bus basics to advanced protocol behaviour - Real-world retrofits and system mods - Detailed guides with safety in mind ### Developers & Engineers _"I need working code and real specs."_ - Accurate protocol documentation - Examples, tools, and APIs - Real-world testing environments ### Learners & Students _"I want to learn automotive reverse engineering."_ - Beginner-friendly tutorials - Step-by-step reverse engineering examples - Focus on reproducibility and open knowledge --- ## Research Philosophy Every discovery includes: - Source attribution (logs, dumps, RE tools) - Confidence levels: `validated`, `observed`, or `theoretical` - Reproducible procedures ### Community-Focused This site aims to: - Grow collective understanding - Support safe experimentation and retrofits - Encourage collaboration - Bridge theory and practice --- ## Contact Want to contribute, ask a question, or say hi? Reach me via [GitHub](https://github.com/MIGINC) or the email on my GitHub profile ---