Why should we consider redesign the SWD interface on the XIAO

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Seeed may list the potential use cases of the Xiao line.

  1. Arduino makers looking for a modern MCU at an affordable price
  2. Advanced users for MCU on a very compact board easy to solder onto a final design

Then, for each case, evaluate the corresponding scenarios.

For case 1, USB would be fine if the success rate of flashing the board was close to 100%.

For case 2, USB is not used in final design (except when the project relies specifically on USB), hence the option for a SWD or similar connector.

It happens the Raspberry Pi Pico and Pico W provide better value for both examples.

But once Seeed has selected the use case and the scenario, it could consider another form-factor close to the Xiao for the other ones.

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