# SparkFun Debugging Duck

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** DUCK-24079 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/sparkfun-debugging-duck.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/sparkfun-debugging-duck.html.md))

## Retired product

This product is retired and no longer available for purchase. Replaced by: debugging duck.

**Replacement:** https://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/debugging%20duck

## Description

*Can I bother you for a minute?*

[Rubber Duck Debugging](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber_duck_debugging) is the method of working through a problem by verbalizing the problem at hand. There is something that happens once you verbalize your problem that makes your brain skirt around the log jam, and jump over to the solution. No really, it works! It turns out, it doesn't matter who you're talking to, the solution follows the action; you might as well be talking to a rubber duck. Try it out if you want: ask any person "what are you stuck on?". While they are describing the problem, 50% of the time[\[1\]](https://core-electronics.com.au/#footnote-1) you'll see them pause, and then regroup as they realize a solution to the issue they just described. You've been made into a rubber duck. Congrats!

The SparkFun Debugging Duck is a flexible, exceedingly buoyant, clearly fabricated, cognitive device for hardware debugging. Guaranteed to reduce debugging times and increase productivity[\[2\]](https://core-electronics.com.au/#footnote-2) and conversation[\[3\]](https://core-electronics.com.au/#footnote-3). Before you ask your coworker, ask your Debugging Duck "Can I bother you for a minute?".

This is a product that is 50% tongue in cheek, and 50% legit. Ask any engineer and they'll tell you similar stories.

\[1\] Made up number.

\[2\] Sparkfun definitely can't claim that.

\[3\] Okay, that's probably true.

### Documents

- [Dimensional Drawing](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/Rubber_Duck_Dimensional_Drawing_974415241e8.png)
- [Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/2311_32405267a10.pdf)
- [Talk to a duck right now!](https://rubberduckdebugging.com/cyberduck/)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/D/U/DUCK-24079-1.jpg)