[sdiy] PCB / Panel Manufacture

[Oren Leavitt]

Hi Shawn,

Welcome!

I have not tried these guys, but they're in the USA

https://www.basicpcb.com/

- Oren

On 2/6/20 9:31 PM, Shawn Rakestraw wrote:
> Hey All! I'm new to the list and this is my first question.
>
> I want to dip into making some PCBs and possibly front panels. I am 
> into eurorack, so that is what I will be aiming toward. I have been 
> learning how to use Eagle to make my schematic into a board.
>
> Currently, I have been working on a power supply PCB that would mount 
> inside of a case, so I don't have any major size constraints or 
> precision. I will probably make a simple bus board next to distribute 
> the power. Then I want to move on to an actual module. Something 
> simple at first.
>
> I should also mention that I am in USA, although that probably doesn't 
> matter that much anymore. I do prefer to order things in the US when I 
> can though.
>
> I am asking for any advice at all really. My question begins with who 
> / where to order from, but after that I am a bit in the dark about 
> what to even ask. I don't know if copper trace thickness should be a 
> concern. Obviously with power PCBs and distribution boards you want 
> wide traces and I have done some research to try to learn how wide for 
> certain amp loads. Really, any advice will be good for me - anything 
> that you wish you had known before your first order could be helpful.
>
> Has anyone made panels and if so, what is the beginning process for 
> that? Can you design them in Eagle using Nets or something? I don't 
> know how people even design them.
>
> Thanks in advance, I look forward to your replies!
>
> - Shawn
>
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