Probe shield
probe-rs·hive·shields/probe_shield/probe_shield.kicad_pcb
About the Probe shield
Probe shield is an open source PCB design by probe-rs, published on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board measuring 85 × 56 mm, with 11 components from 10 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the NCP1117DT33T5G. By type, the board carries 6 connectors, 2 capacitors, 1 IC, 1 LED and 1 resistor.
It belongs with the dev boards & breakouts designs in this gallery.
From the project
A Raspberry PI shield for testing probe-rs against many chips & probes.

Main components on the Probe shield
Probe shield bill of materials (BOM)
11 components, 10 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NCP1117DT33T5G | TO229P990X238-4N | IC1 |
| 1 | Probe Channel 0 | SAMTEC_FTSH-105-01-F-DV-007 | J1 |
| 1 | Probe Channel 1 | SAMTEC_FTSH-105-01-F-DV-007 | J2 |
| 1 | Probe Channel 2 | SAMTEC_FTSH-105-01-F-DV-007 | J3 |
| 1 | Probe Channel 3 | SAMTEC_FTSH-105-01-F-DV-007 | J4 |
| 1 | GPIO shield connector 40pin | PinHeader_2x20_P2.54mm_Vertical_gpio_shield | J5 |
| 1 | probe shield connector 26pin | PinHeader_2x13_P2.54mm_Vertical_probe_shield_male | J6 |
| 1 | 3.3V OK (green) | LEDC1608X80N | LED1 |
| 2 | 10u | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder | C1, C2 |
| 1 | 560 | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder | R1 |
Probe shield design files
The KiCad project lives in the probe-rs/hive repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Probe shield: common questions
How big is the Probe shield?
The Probe shield measures 85 × 56 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Probe shield?
11 components, from 10 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Probe shield design files?
From the probe-rs/hive repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Probe shield design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with probe-rs. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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