Enclosure for the Black Magic Probe (v2.1)

This is an enclosure for the Black Magic Probe, a debug probe for ARM Cortex-M and Cortex-A microcontrollers. The Black Magic Probe exists in several hardware versions; this enclosure is for the most widespread version: 2.1.

See also my enclosure for the hardware version 2.3 (the current hardware, at the time of writing).

The cover is removable; it simply uses "friction-fit", but it is effective. There is an optional (wedge-shaped) rim around the debug connector, to protect the shrouds of that debug connector. This rim must be glued onto the top cover. The rim is optional, but I recommend it: the plastic shrouds of the debug connector are quite fragile.

This is an updated version of the first enclosure. The rim (to protect the debug conector) is slightly better, the enclosure is slightly flatter (giving better sight at the LEDs), the friction is slightly stronger, and I added a hole for the boot button of the Black Magic Probe.

Alternative enclosures that I know about are an open-top case with fins and a low-profile closed case. In contrast to these designs, my design has an opening for a slide switch. The Black Magic Probe originally does not have a slide switch, but I extended mine with one. In the OpenSCAD design file, this extra opening can be disabled.

Print instructions

I used PLA, at 0.15 layer height. A brim or supports are not needed.

Although it is called the Black Magic Probe, its PCB is actually purple.