Anyone tried PCBWay?

ke4pjw

I am looking to do a small run (50 boards) of a through-hole kit to sell. PCBWay looks like they have OK prices and turnaround times. Was wondering if anyone on the forum has actually used them and what their experience was like.

Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)

Check out this review:

http://www.eevblog.com/forum/reviews/pcbway-mini-review/

-Phil

hatallica

I throw this out there every time that I see a "has anyone tried <insert pcb service>" thread:

http://pcbshopper.com/

Many of the reviews are detailed and several compare experiences with various vendors. You can compare pricing by a mix of attributes (quantity, lead time, and PCB specifications). This has helped me to settle on two vendors that serve different niches.

I have no affiliation, other than using the site. The fellow who runs the site joined in on a forum discussion early this year:
http://forums.parallax.com/discussion/163213/custom-circuit-board

jtilghman

I have used http://oshpark.com/ before with great results.

Tubular

Yes I've used them several times including some extra long/thin boards. Haven't used their assembly process yet

No problem other than you'll wait a while for the post (go with DHL).

They have a good flow status as your boards go through their process

Leon

I mostly use Itead Studio. Prices are the same as Seeed and they use the same fab, but delivery seems faster.