CircleProbe Octopus: The Next Generation of Testing Flexibility

Highly Flexible Ball-Joint Arms and Total Compatibility with Your Lab Probes

Why Octopus? Freedom to Measure Without Compromise

Building on the solid reputation of our HexaProbe and CircleProbe series, the Octopus line introduces revolutionary ball-joint articulated arm technology. Each arm is composed of 21 interchangeable segments, 3D-printed using high-quality engineering filaments to ensure both extreme flexibility and a rock-solid hold.

Forget rigid arms that limit your angles: Octopus arms offer total maneuverability. With an overall length of approximately 26.5 cm, an Octopus arm can quickly and easily reach any point or component on your PCB—even the most hidden or difficult-to-access areas—regardless of circuit complexity.

Seamless Integration: Use Your Favorite Probes

The true breakthrough of the Octopus series is its integration capability. We have designed and manufactured custom 3D-printed adapters for 8 of the most popular probe and accessory types on the market. Now, you can mount your Mini Grabber Test Clips, SparkFun Alligator Clips, or even high-end logic analyzer probes from Saleae, Tektronix, or Zeroplus directly onto the Octopus arms.

This removes the need for proprietary leads and allows you to leverage the equipment you already own and trust with maximum reliability and precision.

Supported Probe Adapters (Available as complete kits):

• Mini Grabber Test Clips (included in the base kit)
• E-Z-Micro-Hooks
• SparkFun Alligator Clips
• Saleae/Zeroplus Logic Analyzer Probes
• Tektronix Logic Analyzer Mini Grabber Clips
• Hirschmann Grabber Clips
• Hirschmann Spring Loaded Test Probes
• Pomona Micro SMD Grabbers

(Note: Only the Mini Grabber Test Clips are included in the Octopus base kit; other adapters are sold separately).

Two Variants: Choose the Right Base for Your Project

The Octopus series is available in two variants to perfectly match the size of the boards you are working on:

• HexaProbe Octopus: Features the original monolithic hexagonal base, perfect for standard-sized boards and rapid testing setups. Includes 6 PCB locking supports.
• CircleProbe Octopus: Features the modular X-base with arc extensions, ideal for large boards and complex setups requiring maximum expandability. Includes 8 PCB locking supports.

What’s in the Box?

Each Octopus kit includes everything you need to get started right away:

1. Modular Base CircleProbe
2. 8 PCB Locking Supports
3. 8 Octopus Ball-Joint Articulated Arms (21 segments each)
4. 8 Mini Grabber Test Clips
5. 8 Custom Adapters for Mini Grabber Test Clips
6. 8 Electrical Wires (55 cm) with pre-soldered male Dupont connectors
7. Stainless Steel Hardware for professional, long-lasting tightening.

Base Comparison Table

Maker Tip: Need to hit an impossible angle? You can easily remove segments from an Octopus arm to shorten it, providing even greater stability and precision on crowded boards. All segments are interchangeable for total setup customization!