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Add remote CAN resource

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Description

With local can resources in place (see #1287 ), we can add remote access with NetworkCANPort. We discussed the approach at EOSS2023. Pengutronix guys suggest bridging by one of these tools:

The idea of bridging is similar to NetworkSerialPort. We will start a daemon on an exporter. A client will create a local vcan<x> interface by connecting to the daemon.

I don't know about these projects, so if there is any recommendation which is better to start with, please let me know.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the local CAN resources from #1287 and the existing NetworkSerialPort approach. Compare cannelloni and socketcand for the proposed exporter daemon and client-created vcan interface, then clarify the preferred bridge before defining implementation and test scope. Done means remote CAN access is available through a selected bridge.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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