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Harry D said:What is A.B.S.E.?
Harry
No, old age dims the perception!
I'm thinking that if a skilled PCB layout tech had the software and time,
he could get a PCB router for cheap, spend time on it to improve his
skills then sell his service. My job with 16 SM parts (0805 + SOT23-5)
could be layout in a few hours and rout in a few hours. At $100 a crack he
is making minimum wage in some cabin in Minnesota, and no 1099s.
sided boards but no PTH, but it's easy enough for a prototype to use
thru-hole components or solder wires for vias. Or just drill and etch the
boards yourself.
What is A.B.S.E.?
Harry
Here is the information for him:
Basically, we take the artwork or pdf file you send, make a film,
expose, etch, drill and tin plate the left copper.
Since we specialize in prototypes, even 1 board, short runs, and small
quantities, with 2-3 day service,discounts are not available.
Single sided boards are 69 cents per square inch plus 2 cents per hole
for drilling.
Double sided boards without plated thru holes are 99 cents per square
inch plus 2 cents for drilling.
There is a first time photo charge of $6.00 for orders of single sided,
and $9.00 for double sided, for making the film.
Plated thru holes, silk screening, and solder masking are not available.
Material is FR4 glass epoxy, 1/16, oz copper, electroless tin plated.
Limit trace width and spacing to .020
Send a drill guide along with the artwork.
Atlas Circuits
Richard Allran
e mail: [email protected]
I've dealt with him for at least ten years. I originally found him
through the "Nuts And Volts" magazine. He's in NC near Charlotte.
Paul
Harry said:There must be a better way to fab 2 layer PCBs at low cost, quickly.
I have no time but need PCBs quickly. It has <15 SM parts including three SOT23-5. I would love to hand off a schematic an $100 and receive three 1.00" x 1.00" x 0.063" PCB in less than four days. All parameters are negotiable. This is for prototyping so workmanship is not critical. I would have to approve the layout before fab.
With 3D printers,routers and chemicals, someone must have a viable solution.
There must be a better way to fab 2 layer PCBs at low cost, quickly.
I have no time but need PCBs quickly. It has <15 SM parts including three
SOT23-5. I would love to hand off a schematic an $100 and receive three
1.00" x 1.00" x 0.063" PCB in less than four days. All parameters are
negotiable. This is for prototyping so workmanship is not critical. I
would have to approve the layout before fab.
With 3D printers,routers and chemicals, someone must have a viable
solution.
Who can do this?
Ciao, Harry
www.expresspcb.com
3 boards - double side plate through no silk. You will have 3 boards in 3 days for 51 bucks. They ship back two day. You use their software and one click sends files to their fab house.
I've been using these guys for over 10 years now. Every design ee should be familiar with some kind of inexpensive quick turn prototype house. There are many out there that accept gerbers. This particular vendor has the schema capture software and it is linked to layout package for rats nest.