PCB mfrs

[SFD]

For the past three years I have used PCB cart, no problem with their service
or quality, but I have found them to become a bit pricey lately.
I took a gamble and gave another Chinese company a shot for a small order.
Their price and delivery time was better, and the boards are equally as
good. The delivery time was not an issue to me, maybe they were just trying
to impress a new customer?
If anyone is interested in the company's name, reply indicating such to this
post and I will provide the details - don't want to be seen as a troll ;-(

 

[el Presidenti]

Yep post it here. I've used pcbcart in the past and was very pleased, I
haven't used them in the last 18 months.

A rough board size, complexity, quantity & price info is always good too
if you are willing to share....

No problem,

FR4 single layer
Material and thickness 1.6T
Finished copper 1oz
Surface finish: HASL
Solder mask: Green
Silkscreen: None
Test: E-Test

50 pieces 63 x 57 mm @ 0.34c each = $17.00
Engineering cost: $60
FedEx: $50.00
Total: US$127

JETEC-PCB Co. Ltd
The contact person is: Ivan Mao
His email address is: [email protected]

 

[SFD]

Interested as well, but jetek.com shows a "domain for sale" page.
Could it be jetec.com?

Sorry, my mistake its http://www.jetek-pcb.com and the dudes email is
[email protected]

 

[Don McKenzie]

For the past three years I have used PCB cart, no problem with their service
or quality, but I have found them to become a bit pricey lately.
I took a gamble and gave another Chinese company a shot for a small order.

I just got boards with these specs:
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2 sided plated holes
Green soldermask Top and Bottom
White Overlay Top and Bottom
PCB size is approx 115.5mm x 55.5mm
Protel 99se Artwork is attached.

Quoted:
10pcs - 53usd PCB lead time is *5* workdays.? shipping cost is 15usd, shipping time is about 4-6workdays.
50pcs - 104usd PCB lead time is *5* workdays.? shipping cost is 15usd, shipping time is about 4-6workdays.
100pcs - 156usd PCB lead time is *6* workdays.? shipping cost is 25usd, shipping time is about 4-6workdays.

I got 50, then followed up with 100 a few weeks later. Can be seen here:
http://www.dontronics-shop.com/ubw32-mcc-pcb-letter.html

The man is Kevin. His English is VERY good.
His email address is: sales AT sitopway.com
His prices quoted were spot on both times.
Very fast delivery via DHL.

Don...

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Don McKenzie

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The World's Cheapest Computer:
DuinoMite the PIC32 $25 Basic Computer-MicroController
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Add VGA Monitor/TV, and PS2 Keyboard, or use USB Terminal
Arduino Shield, Programmed in Basic, or C.

 

[Glenn]

Slightly off topic... but would appreciate some advice on setting up for getting some PCBs made. I've made my own in the past so have just had to generate suitable artwork (embarrased to say I was still using Protel easytrax last time I did one - a while ago).

Any advice on software appreciated. Also how do I spec drill sizes as I've never had to worry about that before, making my own boards? What files willthe manufacturers expect from me etc? Pointers to online resources would be fine to save wasting your time.

Cheers
Glenn