The intent of the CAN system is to allow for easy intercommunication of all SRAD boards. The specific implementation of CAN uses a single branch network of boards daisy chained together.

The standardized header used for the CANbus is the JST-PASK 2 terminal surface-mount connector:
| Pin Number | Function |
|---|---|
| 1 | CAN Low / CAN_N |
| 2 | CAN High / CAN_P |
A typical implimentation of a CANbus for STARR uses the SN65HVD233DR CAN transciever:
