[SLL] custom printed circuit boards

[Larry M. Bateman]

> Randolph Bentson wrote:
> > I've a need for a bunch of small (1" x 2") pc boards, which could be
> > build by taking a band saw to many fewer boards containing duplicated
> > circuits. When I Google "custom PC board manufacturing" (without the
> > quotes) I get 132,000 hits. Would anyone care to recommend someone
> > who will make a small run (10?) double sided boards at a modest cost?
> > 
> 
> I have used pcbpool.com a couple of times. They accept Eagle CAD files
> and will panelize as many as will fit on the minimum board size.
> 
> I have also used http://www.apcircuits.com/, they required converting to
> gerber and panelizing myself IIRC.
> 
> Both of them cut the individual boards.
> 
> Oh, and I've used http://www.e-teknet.com/ProductPCB.htm for larger
> quantities. You can see pictures of the first two in my msp430
> presentation slides:
> 
> http://brianlane.com/articles/msp430_linux/mgp00016.html
> 
> Brian

I use Quick Turn Circuits a lot. They're probably not the cheapest,
but reasonable and good. Ref: www.qtcircuits.com. I've not used them
for my multiple-up panels though.

To do multiple boards, it's best to specify a router scoring so
that they just snap apart. I'd suggest alowing a 3/8 to 1/2" strip
between boards.  I can send you a sample panel drawing I've used.
 
Larry

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