The most reliable way to simulate CAN Bus projects in Proteus is actually to use the MCP2515 directly. Instead, use the COMPIM model combined with a virtual CAN terminal.
While the Proteus model handles the hardware simulation, your firmware needs a matching Arduino or C++ library. Benchmarks show that the Arduino MCP2515 by AutoWP mcp2515 proteus library better
The search for the "perfect" often feels like a quest because Proteus does not include a simulation model for the MCP2515 CAN controller by default. Finding a "better" library usually means moving beyond standard component symbols to third-party simulation models that actually mimic the chip's behavior. The Story: The Quest for the Ghost Controller The most reliable way to simulate CAN Bus
This integration reduces time wasted on simulator workarounds and produces reliable pre-hardware verification. Benchmarks show that the Arduino MCP2515 by AutoWP
