[sdiy] Where do I go to have PCBs made?

[dj hohum]

I agree. This thread has been very helpful. Is there a good library of
synth-diy type parts for any of the schematic layout/pcb software? It
would sure be nice if all of the standard synth type parts were
available and we didn't have to reinvent the wheel.

daryl

On 8/1/07, Anthony Rolando <goldenechos at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Limor, your PCB manufacture page is an excellent resource. Thanx
>
> TR
>
>
> >From: limor <ladyada at mit.edu>
> >To: "John Luciani" <jluciani at gmail.com>
> >CC: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> >Subject: Re: [sdiy] Where do I go to have PCBs made?
> >Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2007 18:20:30 -0400
> >
> >On 8/1/07, John Luciani <jluciani at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > On 8/1/07, Jason Proctor <jason at redfish.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Advanced Circuits is another option for PCBs. i think they have a
> > > > cheap first-order deal or something like that. their service is
> > > > probably as good as anyone else's, but beware, they will pester you
> > > > via email and even phone.
> > >
> > > I know a few people that highly recommend Advanced Circuits (quality
> > > and service).
> > >
> > > The one issue I have is that they won't let your panelize your
> > > designs.
> >
> > > I know a few people that highly recommend Advanced Circuits (quality
> > > and service).
> > >
> > > The one issue I have is that they won't let your panelize your
> > > designs.
> >
> >Well... for the $33 each mask/silk 'special' you can panelize but
> >every once in a while they'll add a $50 cost per order ("array cost")
> >if they catch you  :)
> >
> >still, if, say your PCB panel is 16 sq inches (4"x4") then 2 PCBs from
> >sunstone with silk/mask is $215 total ($108 each) at 2 day lead
> >http://www.pcbexpress.com/products/prices.php#2pricing
> >
> >if you order from 4pcb, then you get 3 PCBs for: $100 + $50 panel fee
> >plus say $30 UPS shipping (ugh) = $180 ($60 each)
> >But since the $33 is a flat rate, and its 60 sq in max, you can tile 3
> >designs so you'd be receiving 9 PCBs for that price.
> >(im good with tinsnips so i tile designs a lot and just pay the $50
> >and put 3 or 4 designs in)
> >Only annoying thing, is its 5 day lead.
> >
> >I think maybe if you're doing small PCBs (under 9" sq) it makes sense
> >to go with sunstone because you can get 2 for $100. but really at that
> >point it might be wiser to go with http://www.batchpcb.com/ where you
> >pay $10 + $2.50 sq in (takes a long time tho, 2 weeks at least)
> >
> >maybe ill eventually post up a 'javascript pcb calculator' telling you
> >what it will cost, and how long, for each manufacturer on
> >http://www.ladyada.net/library/pcbdesign.html in all of that spare
> >time ive got :)
> >
> >   limor
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