Raspberry Pi Debug Probe

The official Raspberry Pi Debug Probe is an all-in-one USB debugging solution for Raspberry Pi Pico and other RP2040-based boards. It provides both ARM Serial Wire Debug (SWD) and UART serial interfaces in a compact, plug-and-play package—no soldering required.

Compatible with OpenOCD and other CMSIS-DAP tools, the Debug Probe works across Windows, Mac, and Linux, making it an essential tool for serious Pico development and debugging.

Key Features

• ARM Serial Wire Debug – Full SWD debugging support for RP2040 boards
• UART Interface – Built-in serial connection for console output and debugging
• CMSIS-DAP Compatible – Works with OpenOCD and standard debugging tools
• Plug-and-Play – Solderless connection using Raspberry Pi's 3-pin debug connector
• Cross-Platform – Supports Windows, Mac, and Linux

Specifications

• Dimensions – 22mm × 32mm
• I/O Voltage – 3.3V nominal
• Operating Temperature – -20°C to +70°C

Package Contents

• 1× Debug Probe in plastic enclosure
• 1× USB cable
• 1× 3-pin JST to 3-pin JST cable
• 1× 3-pin JST to 0.1" female header cable
• 1× 3-pin JST to 0.1" male header cable

Ideal For

• Debugging Raspberry Pi Pico projects
• RP2040-based development
• Step-through debugging with breakpoints
• Serial console access during development

Resources

• Official Documentation