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Printed Circuit Board Resources
I have a poll here which showed a pretty even distribution until Sparkfun decided to send all their fans at the site: http://mightyohm.com/blog/2009/01/poll-who-is-your-favorite-prototype-pcb-vendor/
- DorkbotPDX PCB Order - (Open to everyone not just dorkbotpdx people)
- Flash Line Electronics - They have a $10 for 30 sq in. and $20 for 60 sq. in 2-layer special.
- San Francisco Circuits - They offer a hobbyist special
other lists of PCB manufacturers
Other web sites with long lists of PWB fabricators:
- Ladyada's "PCB Cost" Calculator -(its a good way to get a idea of cost, but don't count on it being exact)
- Massmind: PCB fabs (it's almost a wiki)
- Chiphacker: Cheap PCB manufacture (it's almost a wiki)
Solder Paste Stencils
- OHARARP - Kapton stencil, 8.5×11“ max, $25 per sheet + shipping
- 3.5 mil thickness.
- Writeup on using these stencils: http://www.circuitsathome.com/production/on-reflow-soldering
- Has anyone used them?
- Pololu - Mylar (plastic), 24×12” max, $25 for 4 in sq. + $1 for each additional square inch
- 3 or 4 mil thickness
- Christian reported having problems with too much paste on fine pitch components. Not sure what thickness he was using.
Test Fixtures
- Or search for “P75-LM pogo pin” on eBay
