Re: gEDA-user: PCB fab with <= $5 with 50 qty order?

[Stephen Ecob <silicon.on.inspiration@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 8:38 AM, Ben Jackson <ben@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> I would not recommend CustomPCB (aka Silver Circuits) for a 50 board
> run.  I've used them before and the individual boards have required too
> much attention to imagine using them for 50+.  I got one batch where
> most of the vias did not conduct (my board easily exceeded the DRC
> requirements).  They were happy to replace my order but they screwed up
> the drill sizes for some connectors (which I worked around by mangling
> the connectors).  Some of my 8mil traces were barly 3mil wide in places.
>
> I will note that I have ordered from them knowing full well what I'll get
> for the price, but for qty 50 I'd want more "plug and play".  I would never
> use them for a PCB going in a kit!

Ouch!  I'll think twice before ordering from them again


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