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PCB fabrication

Matt BattleMatt Battle Posts: 172
edited 2005-12-23 02:13 in General Discussion
I would like to know for the ones who get their PCB fabricated who do you guys use and recommend for small runs like five or less boards? Thank you and have a good day.

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  • Jon WilliamsJon Williams Posts: 6,491
    edited 2005-12-22 15:39
    In my opinion, it's tough to beat ExpressPCB (www.expresspcb.com) -- especially when your project will fit into their standard mini-board format (you can always trim it). The board quality is very good, and their (free!) software is simple and does a good job.

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  • Steve JoblinSteve Joblin Posts: 784
    edited 2005-12-22 15:41
    Check out these...

    http://www.pcbexpress.com

    http://ecommerce.pcbfabexpress.com

    http://www.4pcb.com

    www.sparkfun also has a service that seems very inexpensive for prototyping a few boards.
  • Paul BakerPaul Baker Posts: 6,351
    edited 2005-12-22 15:57
    I like the professional look of PCB full service (solder resist (green layer) and silkscreen), so I don't use expresspcb (plus I like the portability of gerber files (can switch fab house if I want)). For one off and other first draft PCBs I use Sparkfun's www.batchpcb.com since it's cost is $10 + $2.50/sqin. Here is a link to the pictures of the last run's PCB: http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?p=561259

    For final draft and for superior quality PCBs I use Advanced Circuits. They have a deal for 3 PCBs for $99 (upto a certain size) and the results are commercial quality.

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  • Lord SteveLord Steve Posts: 206
    edited 2005-12-22 19:04
    www.batchpcb.com is your friend!!!!!!!
  • Matt BattleMatt Battle Posts: 172
    edited 2005-12-23 02:13
    Thanks guys, I will check them out.
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