Who makes custom PCBs?

[Cobalt60]

I am sure there must be a company out there that makes custom PCBs, and I am wondering if anyone here has any recommendations. Maybe not even a company, maybe just a person who can make custom PCBs.

I do not require components, just the board with traces.

Thanks

-Chris P

 

[jmgelba]

I design pcb's. Shoot me a pm for details.

 

[DirtyLude]

http://www.electro-tech-online.com/threads/cheap-pcb-prototypes.90927/

 

[picbits]

Your location might help

 

[shimniok]

I haven't used them yet, but this is who I plan to use when the time comes... (no affiliation)

BatchPCB - Home

 

[crutschow]

Do you want the boards just maufactured, or also laid out for you?

 

[Krumlink]

Here's a few:
Advanced Circuits
pcb123/sunstone circuits
procyonpcb

 

[Triode]

While were on it, whats the current most practical way of making them at home? I can google it, but each result is a pitch, so it's hard to be sure.

 

[Krumlink]

While were on it, whats the current most practical way of making them at home? I can google it, but each result is a pitch, so it's hard to be sure.

look up some old threads, every few months we get a new "how to make pcb" thread. Look up "pulsar 15 minute board" or link

PCB "Fab-In-A-Box" ... The 8min circuit board system

 

[Hero999]

I use the toner tranfer method with magazine paper for most of my boards.

For boards with finer detail, I use the photo method.

If you want more information, just ask and I'll post you some links.

 

[Boncuk]

Here's a few:
Advanced Circuits
pcb123/sunstone circuits
procyonpcb

the most expensive so far.

 

[Boncuk]

Here's is one who makes good quality PCBs at low prices with minimum tooling costs:

http://www.bilex-lp.com.

Payment is not easy. It's expected to be done using money transfer to a bank in Sofia/Bulgaria.

 

[mansoor7777]

I use Advanced Circuits (4pcb.com) all the time (no affiliation to them). They run a $33/board special (minimum 4 boards).
You will have to provide them with the Gerbers or you can use the free software from Advanced Circuits to design the PCB.

FYI, if you are interested, I run a business of designing PCBs for various clients and use Advanced Circuits to fabricate the boards.

 

[dknguyen]

BatchPCB is good for prototypes- high per-unit cost but low initial cost. That means if you start making a few of the same board, it's cheaper to look elsewhere. But if you need one of many different boards then it's good.