PX4-Autopilot/docs/en/debug/probe_bmp.md
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# Black Magic Probe (and Zubax BugFace BF1)
The [Black Magic Probe](https://black-magic.org) is an easy to use, mostly plug-and-play, JTAG/SWD debugger for embedded microcontrollers.
Since the Black Magic Probe is a generic debug probe, you will need an adapter to connect to Pixhawk flight controllers, which can be purchased here:
- [Drone Code Debug Adapter](https://1bitsquared.com/products/drone-code-debug-adapter) (1 BIT SQUARED).
## Zubax BugFace BF1 {#dronecode-probe}
The [Zubax BugFace BF1](https://github.com/Zubax/bugface_bf1) (formerly known as "Dronecode Probe") is a specialization of the Black Magic Probe for debugging PX4 autopilots.
The probe's USB interface exposes two separate virtual serial port interfaces: one for connecting to the [System Console](system_console.md) (UART) and the other for an embedded GDB server (SWD interface).
The probe provides a DCD-M connector cable for attaching to the [Pixhawk Debug Mini](swd_debug.md#pixhawk-debug-mini).
::: info
The _6-pos DF13_ connector that comes with the probe cannot be used for SWD debugging (it is for using the System Console).
:::
## Using the Probe
::: info
To debug STM32F7 or later (FMUv5 and newer) the Zubax BugFace BF1 / Blackmagic probe likely requires a firmware update.
You can find how to update the [blackmagic probe here](https://black-magic.org/upgrade.html).
:::
To use a Zubax BugFace BF1 with GDB, start GDB with the exact ELF file that is currently flashed on the autopilot:
```sh
arm-none-eabi-gdb build/px4_fmu-v5_default/px4_fmu-v5_default.elf
```
Then, you have to select the Zubax BugFace BF1 interface, on Linux this is e.g.:
```sh
target ext /dev/serial/by-id/usb-Black_Sphere_Technologies_Black_Magic_Probe_f9414d5_7DB85DAC-if00
```
Then you scan for the target:
```sh
monitor swdp_scan
```
And you should see something like:
```sh
Target voltage: 3.3V
Available Targets:
No. Att Driver
1 STM32F76x M7
```
Note that for some autopilots it shows 0.0V but the subsequent steps work nevertheless.
You can now attach to that target:
```sh
attach 1
```
And now you should be connected.