PigStick: Wireless Pig Tracking for Any Device
PigStick detects MFL tools, 22 Hz ELF transmitters, and acoustics with its built-in geophone. Its browser-based interface turns any phone, tablet, or laptop into your tracking display – no apps to install, no IT tickets, no Bluetooth pairing failures. Connect to PigStick’s WiFi, open your browser, and start tracking. No internet required.
Stay Online While You Track
Your laptop has one WiFi radio. If you connect it to PigStick you’d normally lose your internet, but the included USB WiFi dongle fixes that by adding a second radio so you can monitor the pig while staying on the internet. A magnetic antenna mounts outside your vehicle for reliable connectivity at maximum range.
Automatic Event Capture
Arm the system and walk away. PigStick captures passages automatically with waveform data, GPS coordinates, and UTC timestamps. Events are stored indefinitely – come back days or weeks later to review and export. One tap generates CSV, PDF, or PNG reports.
Live Geophone Audio
Stream real-time geophone audio to your speakers or headphones while watching the waveform on screen. Enable acoustic speed detection to calculate pig velocity from weld-strike intervals.
Multi-Client Streaming
Two simultaneous users can connect to the same PigStick, viewing waveforms and listening to audio from separate devices. Coordinate with your team without sharing a screen.
OTA Updates
Give PigStick your WiFi credentials and it connects to the internet to check for firmware updates automatically. No cables, no returns to CDI, no charge. Your device stays current with the latest features and improvements.
Built for the Field
Rechargeable battery with week-long field life. USB-C charging. Operates from -40°F to +185°F – from North Dakota winters to Texas summers.
Open REST API
If you have your own tracking software, CDI has good news for you.
PigStick exposes a full REST and WebSocket API over its local WiFi connection. Software developers can build custom dashboards, integrate pig tracking into existing pipeline management systems, or automate data collection, all without CDI middleware, cloud dependencies or subscriptions.
Every feature available in PigStick’s browser interface is backed by a documented API endpoint. Arm the recorder, stream live magnetic and audio data, pull event waveforms, manage jobs, and export reports, all from your own code using standard HTTP and JSON from any language or platform.
No Cloud Required and No Strings Attached
The PigStick’s API runs entirely on the device, and your integration works in the field with no internet, no API keys, no rate limits and no fees. Connect to PigStick’s WiFi and start building.