Looking for good source on CAN/LIN expansion board kit

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        So im def a beginner in PSoc, but a developer and programmer. I picked up the CY8CKIT-017 and CY8CKIT-050 to work on a personal project which will communicate with my truck via the OBD port. I watched the small 5min intro video on the description page for the kit, but looking for a little more on the board, Im trying to read up on how to configure the board to get the data I want and how to configure and integrate it with the PSoC 5 5LP kit. Any help would be great, just looking for good source or links or even books if they are available. thank you   
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        I did go thru this setup found here http://www.cypress.com/?docID=44342 But after following the example to the end, realized that it was meant to be used with 2 boards/kits. I only have the one kit, I do have a PSoc 4 Pioneer Kit, but from what I can tell, I wouldn't be able to set it up to act as the transmitter, correct?   
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HeLi_263931
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You can use an external CAN controller (like the MCP2515) with the PSoC4 to act as CAN transmitter.

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        I searched for that part and so far im finding chips, that come up for that MCP2515 recommendation. I found this one http://www.mikroe.com/add-on-boards/communication/canspi/ is that the one?   
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HeLi_263931
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I was more like building your own board, but that one might work too. It has different connectors than the Pioneet kir, so you need to adapt for it.

   

If you look on ebay you can find MCP2515 Arduino shields - these should also work with the Pioneer kit (and the connectors fit directly).

   

If you feel like building your own board, you might consider the USBTin (http://www.fischl.de/usbtin/). Its a standalone CAN interface (using USB) that gets controlled with a serial terminal.

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