Dirt cheap prototype PCB manufactory

[Baldin]

Got my first PCBs from ITEADstudio today.
There was 12 pieces instead of the promised 10
Looks perfect.
3 weeks from order to arrival in DK ... not bad at all

With regards to cut out information, ITEADstudio want this information on a Mechanical layer .... seems like the right way to do things

... now I just need to order some components from Digikey to be flying

 

[Nisbeth]

Looks good. Placed an order with ITEAD myself for some opamp PCBs, lloking forward to seeing the result

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[xrk971]

Baldin,
Those boards look very nice. What software do you guys use to design and layout the boards to get Gerber file? Freeware I hope. What was cost and how long did it take?

 

[Baldin]

It cost 10 usd for 10 boards 5x5cm at ITEADstudio.
It took 3 weeks from order until I received the boards.
Here is a good list of PCB SW https://www.olimex.com/PCB/DesignTools/

I use a very old PCB SW, because I have gotten used to this SW ... think there are many good FreeWare options today ... Eagle has a light version limited to 10x8cm boards that many uses ... KiCad looks nice ...

 

[xrk971]

Wow, you can't beat $10 for 10! It's unbelievable how they can do small quantities this cheap - I guess it is all robotic? I might have to try squeezing my designs small to get this price point. Thanks.

 

[Baldin]

They have other sizes like 10x10 cm for 24 USD .... see list here
PCB prototyping

Have some black 9x5 cm, 2 layer bords in order

At some point I will have to try 4 layer .... gives some very good possibilities for unbroken GND layer and better layout of supply voltages

 

[Baldin]

Got my latest boards from ITEADstudio today ..... look really good I think

 

[luka]

I agree, it does!
now back to the amp
will it be on your site to read?

 

[Baldin]

Sure thing ... but I'm waiting for components from Digikey, and I'll get the small amp (see post #21) to work first

 

[dchisholm]

Got my latest boards from ITEADstudio today ..... look really good I think

By any chance did you select board dimensions from the "Sick of Beige" standard PWB sizes? (See < http://dangerousprototypes.com/docs/Sick_of_Beige_standard_PCB_sizes_v1.0 >.)

Dale

 

[Pano]

Why is this in Class D?

Good question. I'll move it over to Parts. Good info here, I hope more folks see it.

 

[Baldin]

By any chance did you select board dimensions from the "Sick of Beige" standard PWB sizes? (See < Sick of Beige standard PCB sizes v1.0 - DP >.)

Dale

No, they just look like it as I wanted to try out the rounded corners to see the capabilities of the manufactor .... and they are perfect

 

[Chris85]

How long did it take to get your board from the date of order? Did you use standard delivery or DHL?

I use DHL and I think it abit too expensive for a few days saving.

 

[Baldin]

3 weeks the first time 4 weeks with the second order ..... maybe because of black color and the rounded corners ... did a few mail on the outline, so I guess that caused some of the difference .... but anyway, think it is quite fast
Used the normal shipping

 

[Chris85]

Ok thats good to know, Ill try standard delivery next time I have a non urgent and cheap order. But then again Im the type who cant wait so Ill probably end up paying for the DHL service again.

mange tak

 

[Baldin]

Where in the world are you , and how much time does it normally take with DHL? .... I'm not a patient guy either

 

[Chris85]

UK, Ill assume the delivery time would be about the same as DK.

 

[Nisbeth]

Good my boards from Itead today, looking very good. Will be ordering more soon.

18/2: Placed order
19/2: Confirmed order
28/2: Boards shipped
8/3: Delivered for later collection.

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[sfasf]

I take it '10pcs' means 10 of the same PCB, and that you can't do multiple different designs at once within those 10?

 

[Baldin]

Correct. You get 10 copies of the same design. Still can´t believe you could find this cheaper .... in DK it would cost more to just send the 10 PCBs by mail from one end to the other of DK!