Since today is apparently my turn to be Google-whore:
http://www.olimex.com/pcb/protod.htmlhttp://www.olimex.com/pcb/oshedule.htmlHit their main site for frames. (
http://www.olimex.com/pcb/index.html) ----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan King" <alan@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2005 3:33 PM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] CustomPCB and PCBEx
> From PCBEx:
> "
> Thanks for your inquiry. We reviewed your picture of PCB design and found
> there are multiple projects/or multiple parts on one board, which is also
> called "step & repeat" or "panelization". Usually we do not accept
> panelization for our standard online order, but we could do the
> panelization for you according to your design with an extra charge.
> Please find the following two options:
>
> If you order 5-9 pieces, there will be an extra charge of $40 for
> panelization. For 2 layer, 80 sq. inchs, the price comes as:
> Unit price: $25 each
> Extra charge for customer panelization: $40
> Plus Shipping
> "
>
>
>
> Apparently went right over the CSR's head that 'step & repeat' has other
> uses within Gerber and boards than only any one definition, even though
> mentioned as the reason for asking. Also, charge or not, I didn't mention
> a thing about letting them repanelize in any fashion, I don't want anyone
> touching my already made and checked gerbers or remaking them, charge or
> not.
>
> What I or any other customer does within a board outline really should be
> our business, and only our business. I'll be voting with dollars for
> CustomPCB, who simply do their job, rather than one that's looking over
> you shoulder, sees more than one