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The prices you quote are pretty expensive for 2 layer boards at least. I should ordered 3 Arduino sized boards from OSHPark (US fabricated) for 40USD. From Chin
by new299 9y ago
The prices you quote are pretty expensive for 2 layer boards at least. I should ordered 3 Arduino sized boards from OSHPark (US fabricated) for 40USD. From China I would probably get 10 for about 20USD.
CNC Mills kind of suck. The main issue is alignment of the top and bottom layers, the lack of vias, and that even with the additional pain (and cost) the quality isn't great (no solder mask is the main pain point).
A nice, simple, PCB printer would actually be useful. But they've a long way to come and I think it's quite a niche product. They'd need to produce at least 2 layer boards with vias for me to consider using one. Ideally they'd also have solder mask.
I think it's quite a niche play though. There are many differences between 3D printing and PCB printing, which make 3D printing more interesting/viable.
- StavrosK 9y ago~10 boards from China cost $12 with shipping, and the quality is quite good. I've ordered multiple times, and have been satisfied every time.
- new299 9y agoSounds about right, I've found shipping to my location a bit higher than that. I've also found that some suppliers are better than others. I've had suppliers not print silk on 50% of the boards in batches for example (this was when order a batch of 100).