Hardware Capabilities - Gnoke Station

What's New

Gnoke Station now supports direct hardware access through native browser APIs, legacy industrial protocols, and modern IoT standards. Connect to equipment from any manufacturer without custom driver development.

🏭 Industrial Protocols

Modbus RTU & TCP

Both serial (RS-232/RS-485) and Ethernet variants. Connect to PLCs, VFDs, and industrial sensors from any manufacturer.

Profinet

Siemens industrial Ethernet protocol. Integration with high-end automation systems and industrial networks.

CANBus

Automotive and industrial vehicle networks. Monitor engines, ECUs, and heavy machinery in real-time.

Use Case: A packaging facility using Siemens PLCs can now connect directly via Profinet, while legacy conveyor systems connect through Modbus RTU serial ports - all in one dashboard.

🔌 Direct Hardware Access

WebUSB

Native browser USB connectivity. Connect to custom hardware, development boards, and USB sensors without drivers.

Serial Ports

RS-232, RS-485, and USB-to-Serial adapters. Legacy equipment integration through standard COM ports.

HID Devices

Human Interface Devices. Custom hardware interfaces, barcode scanners, and specialized input devices.

Bluetooth BLE

Wireless sensors, fitness trackers, heart rate monitors, and smart IoT devices. No gateway required.

Use Case: Quality control stations can connect USB microscopes, serial-connected scales, and BLE temperature sensors simultaneously - all controlled from a single web interface.

📡 Advanced Sensors

LiDAR

High-speed 3D sensing for robotics, autonomous systems, and dimensional measurement applications.

GPS/Location

Real-time positioning for fleet tracking, asset monitoring, and location-based automation.

Camera/Imaging

Vision systems, barcode reading, quality inspection, and AI-powered image analysis.

📱 Mobile & Extended Platforms

Android ADB

Direct Android device communication. Testing automation, mobile device integration, and remote control.

Wake Lock API

Always-on displays for kiosks, production monitoring, and 24/7 operation without screen timeout.

File System Access

Local data logging, configuration management, and offline operation with direct file access.

        What This Means for Your Project
        Universal Compatibility: Connect to any equipment - from 1980s serial devices to 2025 IoT sensors
No Custom Drivers: Use standard protocols supported by your hardware manufacturer
Cost Reduction: Eliminate expensive protocol gateway hardware ($500-$5000 per device)
Rapid Integration: Days instead of months for multi-vendor equipment integration
Browser-Based: Works on Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android - no native apps required

      

🎯 Real-World Examples

Automotive Shop: Monitor engine diagnostics via CANBus, track inventory with BLE sensors, and control hydraulic lifts through Modbus - all from a tablet mounted on the wall.

Manufacturing Plant: Integrate Siemens Profinet PLCs, legacy serial sensors, and wireless BLE temperature monitors into a unified production dashboard.

Warehouse Operations: GPS fleet tracking, USB barcode scanners, serial-connected scales, and Android tablets for inventory management - all synchronized in real-time.

Research Lab: Connect USB oscilloscopes, serial data loggers, LiDAR sensors, and network cameras for automated data collection and analysis.