Bus Pirate
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[![Bus Pirate](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/r/600-600/assets/learn_tutorials/4/0/4/Bus_Pirate.jpg)](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/learn_tutorials/4/0/4/Bus_Pirate.jpg)

*Bus Pirate [(TOL-12942)](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12942)*

This is a troubleshooting tool that communicates between a PC and any embedded device over most standard serial protocols, which
include I<sup>2</sup>C, SPI, and asynchronous serial.

Repository Contents
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* **/Hardware** &mdash; All Eagle design files (.brd, .sch)
* **/Production** &mdash; Production panel file (.brd)
* **/Software** &mdash; Minimal Python example demonstrating binary mode

Documentation
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* **[Hookup Guide](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/bus-pirate-v36a-hookup-guide)** &mdash; Basic hookup guide for the Bus Pirate.
* **[SparkFun Fritzing repo](https://github.com/sparkfun/Fritzing_Parts)** &mdash; Fritzing diagrams for SparkFun products.

Product Versions
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* [TOL-12942](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12942) &mdash; Serial protocol troubleshooting tool

Version History
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* [v3.6a](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12942) &mdash; Updated main connector wire colors/locations and improved power regulation
* [v36](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9544) &mdash; Original version produced by SparkFun

License Information
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This product is _**open source**_!

Please review the LICENSE.md file for license information.

If you have any questions or concerns on licensing, please contact techsupport@sparkfun.com.

Distributed as-is; no warranty is given.

- Your friends at SparkFun.

This is a collaboration with Ian Lesnet.