I used them but had made the mistake of putting text on the copper layer, which I expected to be flipped around and wasn't because they said that normally text should be right-reading. Since it was a bare-bones PCB, I knew that there wouldn't be any silkscreen which is why I placed the text in the first place--knowing that it would be right-reading if you looked at the component side of the board. Well, it cost me a few bucks but my second time around with them worked out fine when I got the hang of submitting the proper artwork.
All in all, I plan on using these guys again and again for my double-sided bare-bones PCB work because I just don't dare make double-sided boards at home.
Peace,
Scotty
----- Original Message -----
From: mikezcnc
To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
Sent: 1/26/04 8:46:55 PM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Newbie question - Cheap Prototypes
100sqinx$0.50+$25= $75 comparing to the other guys. Indeed, this is a
much better fab house and one doesn't need a legal department to talk
to them. They can go to 6 mils which is also better
Their pricing is clear and web site is great. I am impressed by their
business practices. It appears that htey created that link for
people like me who appreciate simplicity. Their main link
is:http://www.4pcb.com/services.htm I alos noticed that they have
sales people in plenty of states. Mike
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "James Stevens" <jstevens@c...>
wrote:
> An even better option is barebonespcb.com - no affiliation, just a
happy customer.
>
> Only a $25 lot charge and 50 cents per square inch. Minimum order
of only 1 piece - perfect when you want to try something out and 2 is
1 pcb too many. Also, they ship the next day.
>
> I've been very pleased with the boards I received from them. Same
specs as below - no mask or screen.
>
> James
>
>
>
> Also check out their "2layer BARE pcb", basically PCBs with no
solder
> mask or silk screen..and it is at even lower prices..$40 lot charge
> plus 60 cents per square inch..
>
>
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