Mailing list archives : pcb-rnd

ID:4568
From:Barath Aron <ba...@mailbox.org>
Date:Wed, 25 Nov 2020 20:02:16 +0100
Subject:Re: [pcb-rnd] where to get PCBs manufactured
in-reply-to:4566 from thet <pa...@halfshavedyaks.xyz>
replies: 4572 from thet <pa...@halfshavedyaks.xyz>
I have good experience with JLCPCB. All of my boards came without 
manufacturing issues. Delivery is about a week to Europe with DHL.
 
On 11/25/20 6:56 PM, thet wrote:
> OK thanks. I have been looking at JLCPCB and I don't think I have
> anything remotely near their size limits. They do a cheap protoype deal
> so I will try them.
>
> I have erred on the large side for holes. I'd rather the components were
> too loose while soldering, especially as I don't always know in advance
> exactly which component I will use.
>
> I have a variety of hole sizes, and I was concerned that there might be
> a restricted set of specific sizes, but JLC just specify min and max.
>
> On 25/11/2020 17:25, rnd2@igor2.repo.hu wrote:
>> On Wed, 25 Nov 2020, thet wrote:
>>
>>> thanks for the helpful reply- I will check those things.
>>>
>>> How do I find out what drill sizes I need to restrict to. Do they
>>> actually use drills with a limited range of sizes?
>> Lately they round sizes automatically and do almost any size. The risk is
>> that your part won't fit. I assume you will manually solder the board. If
>> your hole is not tight enough, it will be harder to keep the part in place
>> for soldering. If it's too tight, the pin won't fit and you'll need to
>> drill (which will remove plating). So it is worth comparing the datasheet
>> and the footprint.
>>
>>> What is DRC?
>> Design rule checker. You could try this menu: window/DRC Check - it's
>> non-destructive.
>>
>>
>>
>
 
 

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