sunnypilot/opendbc
Jan 2025 – Aug 2025
3 Months active
Languages Used
DBCC++PythonTOML
Technical Skills
CAN BusEmbedded SystemsAutomotive SoftwareC++CAN Bus CommunicationFull Stack Development
Chris Patterson
PROFILE
Chris Patterson
Chris Triplenickel developed and integrated advanced automotive software features in the sunnypilot/opendbc and mvl-boston/opendbc repositories, focusing on secure and reliable vehicle control. Over four months, Chris delivered cruise control messaging enhancements, implemented Secure Onboard Communication (SecOC) for longitudinal control in Toyota vehicles, and expanded support to new plug-in hybrid models. Using C++, Python, and CAN Bus communication, Chris defined new message structures, updated safety configurations, and automated vehicle identification through data configuration. The work demonstrated depth in embedded systems and security protocols, addressing both data quality and platform readiness for broader adoption of secure automotive control workflows.
Overall Statistics
Feature vs Bugs
100%Features
Repository Contributions
5Total
Bugs
0
Commits
5
Features
4
Lines of code
748
Activity Months4
Your Network
72 people
Work History
September 2025
1 Commits • 1 Features
Sep 1, 20252025-09 monthly summary for mvl-boston/opendbc: Delivered SECOC-based longitudinal control integration for Toyota, enabling longitudinal control for ACC-enabled vehicles and prepping the platform for SECOC-enabled fleets.
1 Commits • 1 Features
Sep 1, 20252025-09 monthly summary for mvl-boston/opendbc: Delivered SECOC-based longitudinal control integration for Toyota, enabling longitudinal control for ACC-enabled vehicles and prepping the platform for SECOC-enabled fleets.
September 2025
August 2025
1 Commits • 1 Features
Aug 1, 2025August 2025 monthly summary for sunnypilot/opendbc: Expanded vehicle coverage by delivering 2021 Toyota Wildlander Plug-in Hybrid support, including fingerprint data and configuration for accurate identification and parameterization within the car support system. This work enhances model onboarding and reduces manual setup, aligning with product goals for broader plug-in hybrid support.
August 2025
1 Commits • 1 Features
Aug 1, 2025August 2025 monthly summary for sunnypilot/opendbc: Expanded vehicle coverage by delivering 2021 Toyota Wildlander Plug-in Hybrid support, including fingerprint data and configuration for accurate identification and parameterization within the car support system. This work enhances model onboarding and reduces manual setup, aligning with product goals for broader plug-in hybrid support.
April 2025
2 Commits • 1 Features
Apr 1, 2025April 2025: Delivered SecOC Longitudinal Control for Toyota in sunnypilot/opendbc, enabling secure transmission of acceleration commands via a dedicated CAN message and updating safety configurations and tests to support SecOC-based longitudinal control. This work strengthens security and reliability for Toyota vehicle integration and lays groundwork for broader SecOC adoption.
2 Commits • 1 Features
Apr 1, 2025April 2025: Delivered SecOC Longitudinal Control for Toyota in sunnypilot/opendbc, enabling secure transmission of acceleration commands via a dedicated CAN message and updating safety configurations and tests to support SecOC-based longitudinal control. This work strengthens security and reliability for Toyota vehicle integration and lays groundwork for broader SecOC adoption.
April 2025
January 2025
1 Commits • 1 Features
Jan 1, 2025January 2025: Delivered a Cruise Control Messaging Enhancement by defining PCM_CRUISE_4 in sunnypilot/opendbc to improve interpretation of Powertrain Control Module cruise data. This work enables richer signal extraction and more reliable downstream analytics for cruise control workflows.
January 2025
1 Commits • 1 Features
Jan 1, 2025January 2025: Delivered a Cruise Control Messaging Enhancement by defining PCM_CRUISE_4 in sunnypilot/opendbc to improve interpretation of Powertrain Control Module cruise data. This work enables richer signal extraction and more reliable downstream analytics for cruise control workflows.
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Quality Metrics
Correctness96.0%
Maintainability88.0%
Architecture92.0%
Performance88.0%
AI Usage32.0%
Skills & Technologies
Programming Languages
C++DBCPythonTOML
Technical Skills
Automotive SoftwareC++CAN BusCAN Bus CommunicationCar IntegrationData ConfigurationEmbedded SystemsFull Stack DevelopmentPythonSecurity ProtocolsUnit Testing
Repositories Contributed To
Overview of all repositories you've contributed to across your timeline
mvl-boston/opendbc
Sep 2025 – Sep 2025
1 Month active
Languages Used
C++Python
Technical Skills
Automotive SoftwareCAN BusEmbedded SystemsSecurity Protocols