# Bus Pirate 5 Open Hardware Tool Released

> **Key takeaway:** The Bus Pirate 5, a multi-tool for hackers, has been released with a new design and features.

**Published:** 2024-01-22T14:09:48+00:00 
**Source:** Dangerous Prototypes 
**Category:** open-hardware 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/bus-pirate-5-is-here.html 

## Summary
The Bus Pirate 5 is the latest version of the popular open hardware tool, featuring an RP2040-based design, color LCD, and 1-5 volt power supply and IO buffers. The project's firmware, hardware, and forum have been moved to a new website, BusPirate.com. The previous website, Dangerous Prototypes, will be archived and replaced with a static site.

## What's new in Bus Pirate 5
- RP2040-based design
- Color LCD
- 1-5 volt power supply and IO buffers

## Why it matters
The release of Bus Pirate 5 provides hackers and makers with a new and improved tool for their projects, contributing to the growth and development of the open hardware community.