PicoProbe Debugger Case

Overview

Thepicoprobe is a great tool that can be put into operation with minimum effort, following the instructions in the "getting-started-with-pico"-document. Nevertheless, I wanted to improve a few details:

1. save space on the breadboard
2. protect thepicoprobe
3. make connections to target more reliable and simple
4. provide some documentation I do not want to search for in the manual everytime

As result I created this case and a dedicated, removeable debugger-cable.

The case itself consists of the top- and bottom-half.

Additionally, you can printout one or two of the optional covers. These are used to hold a small label with documentation either on the top, the bottom, or both. I personally like to have the pin-description of the Pico on one of the labels, and the pinout/connection-scheme of the debugger-cable on the other one. You will find these labels also as download - I recommend printing them in high resolution on photopaper and laminate them because of the small details and size.

Parts-List

Case:

3D-printed parts

1 Top-half 1 Bottom-half 0-2 Covers for labels (optional)

Additional parts

0-2 Labels (optional) 1 SUBD9-connector female 4 Screws self-tapping, eg. 3x8mm 2 Screws self-tapping, eg. 2,8x12mm wiring as required

Debugger-cable:

1 DSUB9-connector male 1 cover for DSUB9 2 pin-headers 3 pins 1 pin-header 2 pins cabling and shrink-tube as required

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

Prusa

Printer:

Rafts:

Supports:

Resolution:

Infill:

Filament: eg. Plasty Mladec PETG

Notes:

How I Designed This

I useFreeCAD and find it awesome!

Category: Electronics