platformio / platformio/platform-raspberrypi

Add support for Picoprobe

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Description

Could you include the Picoprobe as a debugging option in PlatformIO? It would be very useful if we could debug and program the Raspberry Pi Pico (with the RP2040 MCU) projects with an under $5 device.

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Research direction

Start by examining the existing debugging options in the platformio/platform-raspberrypi repository and how PlatformIO handles Raspberry Pi Pico and RP2040 projects. Identify the entry points for adding a debugger and define completion as Picoprobe being available for debugging and programming supported RP2040 projects.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
embedded-iot, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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