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| **[[http://www.apcircuits.com|Alberta Printed Circuits (APCircuits)]]** \\ I like their quick turn P1 service, I dont like their weird drill-size constraints. Apparently theres a quick way to deal with this in Eagle but I dont use them much anymore | **[[http://www.apcircuits.com|Alberta Printed Circuits (APCircuits)]]** \\ I like their quick turn P1 service, I dont like their weird drill-size constraints. Apparently theres a quick way to deal with this in Eagle but I dont use them much anymore | ||
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| - | **[[http://www.customcircuitboards.com|Custom Circuit Boards]]** \\ "I have used them for our quick turn prototypes and I was extremely happy with the price points and customer service. They are able to handle pretty much anything I throw at them." -zacharyb | ||
| **[[http://e-teknet.com|E-TekNet]]** \\ A front-end for some PCB company in China. A friend recommended them but after making 500 PCBs there, I found their customer service to be frustrating and I was unhappy with the PCBs I purchased. I wouldn't use them again. | **[[http://e-teknet.com|E-TekNet]]** \\ A front-end for some PCB company in China. A friend recommended them but after making 500 PCBs there, I found their customer service to be frustrating and I was unhappy with the PCBs I purchased. I wouldn't use them again. | ||
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| **[[http://www.pcbexpress.com|PCB 123/PCB Express ]]** \\ The software is lame, but the service is pretty good, apparently. I haven't had time to try it out though. Seems to be pretty much identical to Advanced Circuits in pricing and structure: Cheap (no silk/mask) next-day PCBs, a couple-day prototype service with green mask and white silkscreen, and then a more detailed 'production' service. [[http://www.pcbexpress.com/products/prices.php|You can check out their pricing here.]] | **[[http://www.pcbexpress.com|PCB 123/PCB Express ]]** \\ The software is lame, but the service is pretty good, apparently. I haven't had time to try it out though. Seems to be pretty much identical to Advanced Circuits in pricing and structure: Cheap (no silk/mask) next-day PCBs, a couple-day prototype service with green mask and white silkscreen, and then a more detailed 'production' service. [[http://www.pcbexpress.com/products/prices.php|You can check out their pricing here.]] | ||
| - | **[[http://www.2justforyou.com|Sierra Proto (2justforyou)]]** \\ The URL is kinda retarded, their DFM production staff seems so-so compared to 4pcb, and they add a $20 'service' charge to their proto PCBs which is really obnoxious (just be honest about the price, is all I ask). But when they get around to it, the quality of their "NoTouch" boards exceeds that of 4pcb w/gorgeous silk-screening. Whats really nice is that they allow much larger PCBs for their prototype runs, 80 sq. & larger. | + | **[[https://www.protoexpress.com/|Sierra Proto (2justforyou)]]** \\ Their DFM production staff seems so-so compared to 4pcb, and they add a $20 'service' charge to their proto PCBs which is really obnoxious (just be honest about the price, is all I ask). But when they get around to it, the quality of their "NoTouch" boards exceeds that of 4pcb w/gorgeous silk-screening. Whats really nice is that they allow much larger PCBs for their prototype runs, 80 sq. & larger. |
| - | **[[http://www.goldencircuits.com|Golden Circuits]]** \\ A Front end trader for a PCB manufacturer in China. Quality is not consistent and I've found they can and will modify your PCB's without your authorisation. Out of a batch of 200 PCB's, only 75% were usable, the rest had unconnected via's or shorts between tracks that needed to be fixed. Word of warning, Don't get them to assemble your PCB designs! Also they will rip you blind on the shipping, so factor this into your price! | ||
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| **[[http://www.sparkfun.com|BatchPCB (SparkFun Prototyping)]]** \\ They have a 'prototypers' service, $10 + $2.50 per sq in. They use Gold Phoenix as their downstream provider, its probably good for most small projects but be aware that it may take 3 weeks to get your PCBs (they are low priority and made in China) | **[[http://www.sparkfun.com|BatchPCB (SparkFun Prototyping)]]** \\ They have a 'prototypers' service, $10 + $2.50 per sq in. They use Gold Phoenix as their downstream provider, its probably good for most small projects but be aware that it may take 3 weeks to get your PCBs (they are low priority and made in China) | ||
| - | **[[http://dorkbotpdx.org/wiki/pcb_order]]** \\ The Portland Dorkbot group sends out a bi-weekly (sometimes tri-weekly) PCB order. Boards are $5/sq. inch. for 3 copies. The Quality is excellent, the boards are produced domestically, and shipping is covered in your board price. Boards take a max of 9 days turn around. Not cost-effective for producing small volume runs, but good for testing/experimenting with a design. Occasionally some member pitches in for gold-plating and the whole panel gets it. | + | **[[ http://Oshpark.com]]** \\ Laen sends out a bi-weekly PCB order. Boards are $5/sq. inch. for 3 copies. The quality is excellent, the boards are produced domestically, and shipping is covered in your board price. Boards take a max of 9 days turn around. Not cost-effective for producing small volume runs, but good for testing/experimenting with a design. All designs are purple mask with gold-plating |
| **[[http://iteadstudio.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19|ITeadStudio PCB proto]]** \\ 10cm*10cm max -10pcs for ~$40 | **[[http://iteadstudio.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19|ITeadStudio PCB proto]]** \\ 10cm*10cm max -10pcs for ~$40 | ||
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