# Saleae Logic 2

> Auth/lab ref: Saleae Logic 2 capture and export workflow: `.sal` traces, raw CSV export, analyzer-table export, and automation API control.

- Skill: `aeondave/saleae-logic-2` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add aeondave/saleae-logic-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/aeondave/saleae-logic-2/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Data & Analytics
- Author: AeonDave (https://skillmd.com/u/aeondave)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/aeondave/saleae-logic-2

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# Saleae Logic 2

Use this when hardware traces need to become something analyzable instead of just pretty waveforms.

## When to use Saleae Logic 2

Use Saleae Logic 2 when you need to:

- open `.sal` captures and inspect digital or analog traces
- export raw signal data to CSV or binary
- export analyzer tables such as UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, or protocol decodes
- automate record, load, analyze, save, or export workflows from Python

## Manual Export Workflow

### Data table export

In Logic 2, use the three-dot menu next to **Data** and choose **Export Table**.

### Raw data export

Use **Options** in the lower-right corner, then **Export Raw Data**.
Choose channels, time range, format, and destination.

### Analyzer export

Use the three-dot menu next to a specific analyzer and choose **Export to TXT/CSV**.

## Automation API Workflow

```python
from saleae import automation

with automation.Manager.connect() as manager:
    capture = manager.load_capture("trace.sal")
    capture.export_raw_data_csv("export_dir")
    capture.close()
```

Key automation capabilities include:

- `Manager.connect()` or `Manager.launch()`
- `load_capture()` for existing `.sal` files
- `export_raw_data_csv()` and `export_data_table()`
- `save_capture()` for `.sal` output

## Practical Notes

- Official docs note that raw digital CSV only records transitions plus a final trailing sample marker.
- Some analyzers cannot use native per-analyzer export in Logic 2; exporting through the data table is the supported fallback.
- The automation API is ideal when the end goal is CSV, scripting, or batch protocol parsing.

## Caveats

- The automation API expects a running local Logic 2 instance unless you launch it programmatically.
- Exported CSV is not identical to every original waveform detail unless you choose the right channels and ranges.
- Some workflows still require manual analyzer setup before export choices become meaningful.

## Resources

No bundled `scripts/`, `references/`, or `assets/`.
Use Saleae's official export documentation and Logic 2 automation API docs for version-specific details.