Definitely some tidying up to do. I noticed some of CK’s links no longer work and I know there are boards out that are not listed. As I said in the op I’m reluctant to go mining for this stuff so thanks for posting Rich.
Is there a different place that offers a service similar to Oshpark (low prices, low minimum order), but can do a thinner pcb? Osh works great for drivers, but for the lighted tailcaps sometimes space is very tight.
Not in the USA that I know of. Places like seeedstudio.com do them overseas in small runs of 10 or more for about $1 a piece, but much less if you buy larger quantities.
Bummer. Have you used that place? are they decently fast?
edit: That price isn’t terrible, and they list a shipping date of 11/16, so it might even be faster than osh. Do you think 0.8mm would be strong enough for a switch pcb?
I really like gojgo.com I can get boards from them faster than OSHPARK (using their DHL shipping option) and at around 1/10th the cost for larger quantities of larger boards. Also check out dirtypcbs.com
I’d suggest testing the transistor prototype then do a gb. Tape the boards to an index card and use small photo mailers to keep postage costs under $1 per set. Over seas mailing 1st class letters(which photo mailers qualify as if kept flat) isn’t much more but delivery is suspect to certain places. Other shipping options are more secure overseas but price goes way up. You’ll see what I mean when they quote shipping on that $10 order.
A groupbuy is probably a good idea. I’m hoping to get two versions going, one with a pot and/or a slide switch, and then the version with the transistors. (although pyro and Djozz will probably beat me to it)
Texaspyro has much more experience with this so I suggest you check out his leads. GB’s are a pain but a big part of what makes this place special so I’m glad when someone steps up to get it done. Sort of a pay it forward thing.
I have also used gojgo.com and they do have pretty good service and excellent prices if you are doing bulk stuff. I perhaps incorrectly assumed that you were looking for ~10 boards, but if you are doing hundreds it is usually a better deal than seeedstudio or a lot of the others.
Be extra careful to make sure that your solder masks, etc., are correct because there is no preview and if there is something that is a bit off you may be surprised with what you get back. Check and double check your stuff before you send off a large order (I know this from experience).
I verify my files by downloading them to OSHPARK and then send the .BRD files to gojgo/dirtypcbs. Both places can work with .BRD files. dirtypcbs provides some basic preview images.
Has anyone tried this board? MTN-17DDm 85 v0.1 BETA
I am confident on RMM skills :bigsmile: , but as he labeled it as beta version, i would like to read any opinion.