[Coco] Off topic? PCB manufacture

[Zippster]

Hi Salvador,

I usually use OSH Park for prototype boards.  Their pricing is ok for smaller prototypes at $5 per sq in on 2 layer boards,
and twice that for 4 layer.  That’s for 3 PCBs.  The quality is good, but nothing spectacular.  They only do ENIG finish, one of the
most expensive finishes, and preferred by some.  I tend to like a well done HASL finish myself, but that’s personal preference.  
Their service is good.  They are very responsive and have let me cancel orders without any problem if I ask before they are 
sent to the fabricator.

If you are having more than a few small boards made, OSH Park isn't economical.  For production runs I’ve been using PCB Cart.
Very good pricing if you’re having 20+ boards made, quality is great, with lots of options as far as solder masks, plated contacts,
silkscreen colors, etc.  Turn around is good, about 2 weeks.

One place I don’t recommend is Dirty PCBs.  They are super cheap.  Quality is ok, but you may have up to a 1-2 month wait,
and they use 1.2mm PCB material. (1.6mm is standard).

- Ed


> On Jul 7, 2015, at 9:28 PM, Salvador Garcia <ssalvadorgarcia at netscape.net> wrote:
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> I've noticed that a few of this list's participants have designed and made PCBs (Kip, Zippster just to name two). I will be needing to make a PCB soon and wonder what company you all use to have these items made. At this time I am looking at Osh Park, but wonder how this compares to other companies that you all have used in terms of quality and price. 
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> Can someone provide any feedback?
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> I am in the USA and my board has 5 components: 2 28 pin DIP packages and three 14 pin DIP, normal spacing on these. The board size 3 x 2 inches; however, I am still learning to use the PCB layout software, so these dimensions might change a bit.
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> Thank you all!
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> Salvador