LibreCalcDAQ – Data Acquisition for LibreOffice Calc 🚀

LibreCalcDAQ is a LibreOffice Calc extension that enables real-time data acquisition from serial devices (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc.) and MQTT sources (planned).

If you’ve used PLX-DAQ for Excel, this is the LibreOffice equivalent – but with modern features and flexibility.

✅ PLX-DAQ Compatibility – Works with PLX-DAQ commands for easy migration.

✅ Real-time Serial logging – Capture data directly into Calc.

✅ Auto-scrolling & Live Charts – Keep only recent rows visible and visualize data dynamically.

✅ Free Version Available – Start with the free tier, upgrade for advanced features.

Key Features 🔥

📊 Real-time data logging – Stream live data from serial or MQTT directly into Calc.
📡 Serial Communication – Works with Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and other microcontrollers.
📈 Dynamic Charts – Automatically generate graphs based on live data (Pro version).
📦 JSON Support – Modern data format option (Pro version).
🔄 Auto-scroll mode – Keep the last X rows visible as new data arrives.
💾 Save & Export – Save log files, export to CSV or ODS.

Who is it for? 🎯

🔬 Scientists & Engineers – Log sensor data into spreadsheets.
🏫 Educators & Students – Use it for STEM projects, Arduino experiments.
🏭 Industry & Makers – Capture IoT sensor readings for analysis.

How it Works ⚡

1️⃣ Install the LibreCalcDAQ extension in LibreOffice Calc.

2️⃣ Open LibreCalcDAQ from the Tools menu.

3️⃣ Select your serial port and baudrate

4️⃣ Start logging – data appears live in your spreadsheet! 📊

Why LibreCalcDAQ? 🤔

🔓 Freedom – Works with LibreOffice, no Microsoft dependency.
🌍 Cross-platform – Works on Windows, Linux, macOS (and Raspberry Pi!).

Get Started 🚀

🔗 Website: LibreCalcDAQ

📥 Download: Free Version

💬 Discuss & Support: Contact Us

🔥 Join the Launch on Product Hunt!

We’d love to hear your feedback and thoughts. Upvote & Comment if you find LibreCalcDAQ useful! 🙌

(**** Let me know if you want any tweaks! 🚀)