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PCB Maker Recommendation?

Kirk FraserKirk Fraser Posts: 364
edited 2011-11-17 14:15 in Propeller 1
I need a low-cost reliable PCB maker with very easy software. What maker do you recommend?

Unfortunately my desktop CNC died last night so I need to take the G-code files which outline circuit traces and convert them to a center-line format for their optical etch process. At least software that can read in a file I generate so I can recover my work. Thanks.

Comments

  • RaymanRayman Posts: 14,853
    edited 2011-11-17 09:30
    I use ExpressPCB, but that won't help you with importing g-code...

    You might want to see if DipTrace will do what you want. Then, there are several vendors that accept the output files...
  • LeonLeon Posts: 7,620
    edited 2011-11-17 10:13
    Gerber to G-code conversion is often done but I doubt if there is any software that converts G-code to Gerber files.
  • BigFootBigFoot Posts: 259
    edited 2011-11-17 11:09
    @Leon,

    We have been using a company called Imagineering for the last five years and they always deliver
    consistent quality boards at a reasonable price. Our Contract Manufacturer even prefers there
    boards over the local company's out in the Valley.

    http://www.pcbnet.com/
  • LeonLeon Posts: 7,620
    edited 2011-11-17 11:55
    Can they work from G-code files, which the OP requires?
  • BigFootBigFoot Posts: 259
    edited 2011-11-17 13:48
    @Leon,

    I don't know, why don't you give our rep a call or email.

    Rabya Hyder
    Imagineering
    847 806-0003 x331
    rabya@PCBnet.com

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  • LeonLeon Posts: 7,620
    edited 2011-11-17 14:15
    It's the OP that needs the PCBs, not me.
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