[kwlug-disc] Cheap Custom PCBs Online

[Bob Jonkman]

Khalid writes:

> I am starting to make my own telescope controller with EasyEDA (GPL
> licensed)

Sounds like another presentation in the making...

--Bob.



On 2018-07-16 04:07 PM, Khalid Baheyeldin wrote:
> On a KWLUG thread, home etching custom PCBs was mentioned, back in the day using
> ferric chloride.
> 
> Just like technology moved on companies that sell electronic parts,
> the state of PCBs
> changed too.
> 
> There are a lot of FABs that can make your custom PCB. Many require Gerber files
> produced using EagleCAD, KiCAD (open source), or their own CAD program (e.g.
> Fritzing).
> 
> Now, there is a purely online service with their own online designer
> for PCBs, and
> they provide the cheapest service available (from China of course). The quality
> of the PCBs is very good. You can check some Youtube videos for examples.
> 
> Here is an example of a custom board (for a telescope controller).
> 
> https://easyeda.com/hdutton/OnStepMaxPCB-38b1d02b4071474997e19d99033d3f9e
> 
> Maybe useful to some here.
> 
> The user interface is a bit tedious for me, but that is because of my
> general irrational aversion
> to CAD style GUI programs.
> 
> I am starting to make my own telescope controller with EasyEDA (GPL
> licensed), with much
> cheaper components than the one above (~ $15 vs. $70+).
> 

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