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+# CAN
+This library is intended for use with the FazCAN shield for Arduino and the Arduino 1.0 (or later) development environment.  For instructions, please follow the link below.
+
+##Instructions for use:
+1. Copy the C++ program files in the libraries folder of your sketchbook.
+2. Copy each set of files (cpp + h) into a seperate folder in the libraries.
+3. Start arduino IDE and import these libraries