Serial Studio for Linux

Visualize embedded device data

Overview

Serial Studio is a software tool for Linux that helps you see live data from embedded devices like microcontrollers.

It works well for anyone needing to watch sensor outputs, debug electronics, or study data sent over serial ports, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), or network protocols like TCP and UDP.

This app supports real-time data from different sources all at once.

It works on multiple operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and macOS, so you can use it on whatever system you prefer.

Data you collect can be saved in CSV files, which makes it easy to analyze later with other software.

Serial Studio lets you build custom dashboards using visual widgets, so you can view the data that matters most to you.

It also offers advanced data decoding through JavaScript, allowing you to interpret complex or binary data formats.

This makes it a flexible tool for students, hobbyists, and engineers who want to understand their hardware’s behavior in real time.

Keep in mind, this Flatpak version of Serial Studio is the open-source edition under GPLv3.

Some commercial features like MQTT support, 3D plotting, and XY data analysis are not included here.

Also, it has fewer input protocol options compared to the Pro version and doesn’t provide built-in data storage beyond exporting to CSV.

If you need a safe and versatile program for viewing embedded device data live on Linux, Serial Studio offers a solid option with cross-platform support and useful real-time visualization features.

Pros

  • Supports real-time data visualization from multiple input types including serial, BLE, and TCP/UDP.
  • Cross-platform compatibility with native support for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • Offers CSV export for saving incoming data and advanced decoding with JavaScript.

Cons

  • Commercial features like MQTT integration, 3D plotting, and XY analysis are not included in the open-source version.
  • Limited input protocol support compared to the Pro version, which includes MQTT.
  • No mention of support for data storage or historical data analysis beyond CSV export.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
GPL-3.0-only
Mobile friendly
No
Bug tracker
https://github.com/Serial-Studio/Serial-Studio/issues

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