LIN solution for Linux?

[altran]

Hi,

Is there a LIN solution for the linux environment? drivers/api etc...?

[M.Maidhof]

Hi,

there are no direct tools or drivers for LIN under Linux available at the moment. A simple solution will be to use the PCAN-LIN module as LIN to CAN gateway, and use a CAN interface under Linux to control the forwarded LIN data.

regards

Michael

[altran]

Hi Michael,

Thanks for the reply. Are there examples on how this would work? If I wanted to send and receive LIN messages using this PCAN-LIN module?

[PEAK-Support]

Please download the manual and the PCAN-Lin Protokoll Specification.

[altran]

I read the PCAN-LIN protocol definition and it looks like LIN messages can be written/read through the CAN interface.

So to be clear, would this setup work for a linux environment:

Linux computer -> PCAN-USB Pro FD -> [PCAN-LIN device] -> LIN Device

I would have to write code on the Linux side for the PCAN-USB Pro FD for this to work...is this correct?


Note* - I am using a separate Microcontroller board as the Master and the PCAN-LIN dongles as Slaves

[PEAK-Support]

We talk about the PCAN-LIN Module (a stand alone Device --> LINK)

You could use the PCAN-LIN to generate a LIN master or Slave and use the CAN Part to forward/receice LIN Frames in CAN Frames. But why not directly use the PLIN Interface on a serial port in LINUX?