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I am looking to build my first DRSSTC, but I don't have the means to make the required PCB's myself. I was wondering if any of you know of some good online PCB fabricators. Thanks.
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you can get a kit to make PCBs from a Radioshack - and if there is a Fry's or other electronics store that sells parts, they likely have the items to make PCBs as well
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Just depends if you want to go through a hassle. I found it extreamly easy to make my board. I just laser printed to gloss paper, Ironed it, and chemical it. Not 1 single flaw, and I found it so easy that I plan to do another soon. It's just a hassle to toy around with Ferric Chloride, preparing the area, for me..dragging electrical cords to the street for an agitator, and so on.
Even for a very large board (8" X 10"), the cost per board would be only $108, plus shipping.
For a board of moderate complexity, with a size similar to the Eastern Voltage Research Plasmasonic controller board (4.5" X 6.75"), the cost would be $76.
Of course you can add extra cost options (solder mask, silkscreen, etc), but for a prototype board these are basically cosmetic enhancements and have no effect on the functionality of the board.
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Herr Zapp beet me to the punch but hear is one of the express pcb boards. I spent 67 total for 3 pcbs. this is Steve Wards Universal driver plus extra in surface mount
Even for a very large board (8" X 10"), the cost per board would be only $108, plus shipping.
For a board of moderate complexity, with a size similar to the Eastern Voltage Research Plasmasonic controller board (4.5" X 6.75"), the cost would be $76.
Of course you can add extra cost options (solder mask, silkscreen, etc), but for a prototype board these are basically cosmetic enhancements and have no effect on the functionality of the board.
Regards, Herr Zapp
Regards, Herr Zapp
The size of the board is not known yet.
I just want to get a general idea of what it will cost, and what websites to look at.
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