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But if you prefer a DIY solution, continue reading...\n\n\nNew Debug Probe makes \"tiny-picoprobe\" look not so small anymore:\n\n![size comparison](images/debugprobe.jpg)\n\n\n\n## PCB\nPCB provides pinout to connect to Pico's SWD (\"DEBUG\") connector with flat (3-pin) ribbon cable, and it also has pinouts for UART and powering the Pico being programmed/debugged.\n\n![Tiny PicoProbe PCB](images/tiny-picoprobe.png)\n\nDesigned with [KiCad](https://www.kicad.org/) 6.0.  PCB allows mounting Pico directly or using headers:\n\n![Assembled Tiny PicoProbe](images/assembled.jpg)\n![Tiny PicoProbe with headers](images/headers.jpg)\n\n## Kerbers\nKerber files ready to be sent to a PCB maker (like JLCPCB, PCBWay, etc...):\n* [PCB Version 1.0](kerbers/tiny-picoprobe-v1.zip)\n* [PCB Version 1.1](kerbers/tiny-picoprobe-v1.1.zip)\n\nYou will only need the ZIP file (link above) to order PCBs. Simply upload the ZIP file to a PCB maker website. Then you typically only need to only select quantity and PCB color. If ordering from JLCPCB you can also choose to \"Specify a location\" in the Remove Order Number option (this will place order number on the PCB so that the Pico will cover it).\n\n![Tiny PicoProbe PCB](images/pcb.png)\n\n## Assembly\nPCB contains footprints for a 0805 size SMD LED and resistor to provide power indicator. Power indicator is optional.\n\nID|Type|Description|Mouser P/N|LCSC P/N\n--|----|-----------|----------|---------\nD1|LED (0805)|Pad is suitable for handsoldering 0805 size LEDs, 0603 should work as well...|710-150080GS75000 (?)|C434432\nR1|7.5k (0805)|Depending on LED used choose appropriate resistor. Green high-intensity 0805 LEDs typically work nicely with resistor in 5k to 10k range|603-RC0805FR-077K5L|C229003\n\nNote, if soldering Pico directly on the PCB, then 1\" diameter shrink tubing can be used to wrap the pico and PCB in nice insulated package.\n\n## DIY Kits\n\nIf you'd like to support Open Source Hardware development.  DIY Kits are made available in limited quantity.\n\nCheck availability here: [eBay](https://www.ebay.com/usr/oh6lxv)\n\n## Credits\nIdea for this PCB came from [Fabien-Chouteau/picoprobe-pcb](https://github.com/Fabien-Chouteau/picoprobe-pcb) (check his version as he sells it on Tindie).\n\nKiCad Pico model/footprint that was used can be found here [ncarandini/KiCad-RP-Pico](https://github.com/ncarandini/KiCad-RP-Pico)\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Ftjko%2Ftiny-picoprobe","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Ftjko%2Ftiny-picoprobe","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Ftjko%2Ftiny-picoprobe/lists"}