If you cannot use a pre-built binary firmware from an automaker you can create a VI configuration file and use the code generation tool in the OpenXC Python library. Many :doc:`examples of configuration files <examples>` are included in the docs, as well as a :doc:`complete reference <reference>` for all configuration options
Knowledge of the car's CAN messages is required to build a custom configuration file. If you're just looking to get some data out of your car you most likely want a binary firmware from your car's maker. If they don't offer one, get together with the community to reverse engineer it!
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examples
raw-examples
code-examples
write-examples
raw-write-examples
diagnostic
bit-numbering
reference
faq