Toto Hardware HAL Skill

Abstract real-time audio and RF sample acquisition from RTL-SDR and PlutoSDR devices.

Updated Mar 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kryptodogg/twister --skill toto-hardware-hal-skill
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Skill: Toto Hardware HAL Skill
Source: https://github.com/kryptodogg/twister/tree/main/skills/toto-hardware-hal
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kryptodogg/twister --skill toto-hardware-hal-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a unified interface for real-time audio and radio frequency (RF) data acquisition from various hardware devices, abstracting away low-level complexities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Hardware Abstraction: Integrates audio (CPAL) and RF (RTL-SDR, PlutoSDR) capture into a single interface.
  • RF Signal Acquisition: Enables tuning to specific frequencies, controlling gain, and capturing I/Q samples from RTL-SDR devices.
  • Use Case: Capture live radio spectrum data around a specific frequency using an RTL-SDR dongle for analysis or monitoring.

Quick Start

Use the Toto Hardware HAL Skill to capture I/Q samples from an RTL-SDR device tuned to 100 MHz with a sample rate of 2.4 MS/s.

Frequently Asked Questions about Toto Hardware HAL Skill

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I capture I/Q samples from an RTL-SDR device?

To capture I/Q samples from an RTL-SDR device, you can tune to a specific frequency, control the gain, and configure the sample rate up to 2.4 MS/s using this hardware abstraction interface.

Can I use this interface to acquire RF signals from a PlutoSDR?

Yes, you can acquire RF signals from a PlutoSDR because the interface includes FFI bindings for the C library libiio, enabling hardware abstraction for PlutoSDR devices.

What is the maximum sample rate supported for RTL-SDR real-time capture?

The maximum sample rate supported for real-time RTL-SDR capture is 2.4 MS/s, allowing you to acquire radio spectrum data for analysis and monitoring.

Does this hardware abstraction support both audio and RF data acquisition?

Yes, this hardware abstraction supports both audio and RF data acquisition by integrating audio capture via CPAL and radio frequency capture from devices like RTL-SDR into a single unified interface.

How do I tune my RTL-SDR dongle to a specific frequency for live spectrum monitoring?

You can tune your RTL-SDR dongle to a specific frequency for live spectrum monitoring by configuring the hardware abstraction layer to capture real-time I/Q samples at your target radio frequency.

Do I need low-level driver knowledge to capture live radio spectrum data?

No, you do not need low-level driver knowledge to capture live radio spectrum data because this Skill abstracts away low-level complexities, providing a unified interface for real-time sample acquisition.